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1992 ANNUAL RECLAMATION REPORT CYCC MINES 1,2, and ECKMAN PARK This report addresses federal coal and associated private coal mining operations conducted by CYCC in Routt County, Colorado, as delineated by mine areas on the enclosed maps titled Mines 1, 2, Eckman Park Annual Reclamation. The method of mining utilized by CYCC consisted of a dragline type operation. Topsoil was stripped by scrapers and segregated into topsoil stockpiles or reapplied directly onto regraded spoils. Following mining operations spoils were graded to approximately the original contour and topsoil was replaced over the spoil material. The seed bed was then prepared and planted during the summer and fall. Topsoil was ripped prior to planting to relieve compaction and increase surface roughness. Contour furrows were installed on steep slopes to help stabilize the site and enhance soil moisture conditions. A detailed description of the cultural practices employed in the reclamation process is presented under Section 780 of Permit C-81-071 for Mines 1, 2, and Eckman Park. Enclosed are four maps which delineate the areas which have been disturbed by mining and the subsequent extent of reclamation. The major categories of disturbance were spoil, graded spoil, haulroads, topsoiled, and reseeded (of which only the reseeded and graded spoil are still applicable). The maps indicate the acreage, date of seeding, and seed mixture used for each reclaimed parcel. Seed mixtures are presented in Table 1 and correspond to the coding on the enclosed reclamation maps. During 1992 the only change was the reseeding of approximately l0 acres near the Pond T access loop which had been seeded in 1991. This reseeding was done in conjunction with some topsoiling activities involving the grading and ripping of previously laid material, and was merely a proactive measure. The cumulative number of disturbed acres still under CYCC liability is approximately 3,100. This is reflective of the corrections made during the past year related to shifts in liability and planimeter discrepancies. With the acreages associated with the transfer of liabilities to TCC for the surface facilities, there are less than 5 acres left to reclaim under CYCC liability, these areas being associated with the dragline dismantling pads. The shaded areas denoted TCC indicate areas of overlap and liability transfer involving the surface operations and the underground mine. CYCC retains liability for those parcels already reclaimed within those areas, with TCC being liable for any subsequent disturbances and reclamation activities. As agreed previously, CYCC has re-drafted Map 4 of 4 to reflect the approved post-mining topography and recent shifts in reclamation liability relating to the TCC Permanent wasterock disposal area. i