2007-08-27_PERMIT FILE - C1996083A

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• 2.05.3 (2) Operation Description -Underground Mining The proposed surface disturbance associated with the underground mining activities within the permit area include; 1) haul roads; 2) access roads; 3) a utility corridor; 4) benches for mine facilities; 5) a gob pile and 6) unit train loadout. The area has previously been disturbed by the construction of access roads for property management and mineral exploration and the long term operation of the old King Mine. To the extent possible, the existing access road corridors were integrated into the surface disturbance. The proposed disturbed area is shown on the Mine Facilities Maps Nos. 15- 1, 15-2, 15-3 and 15-4. The Mine Plan Map No. 14 presents the proposed underground development schedule. 1. Haul Roads The haul road will enter the property from old State Highway 133. The traffic on this road will flow one of three directions. The first will be access to the • mine facilities area which is located about 9,500 feet from the highway. This road rises about 800 feet from the old State Highway. The second traffic direction will be to the gob pile. This road will traverse to the east along a rail road siding bench previously utilized by the old King Mine operation. The gob pile is located east of the mine entrance below the old King Mine portals. The third will be coal haul truck traffic which will loop under the truck loadout and return to the State highway. 2. Access Roads Access roads are to be constructed from the main haul road to the utility corridor as shown on the Mine Facilities Maps 15-1 and 15-2. An access road will also be constructed from the portal bench to the utility bench. 3. Utility Corridor A utility corridor will be constructed to provide a cleared route for the water line, power line and downhill conveyor. The proposed surface disturbance is a steep corridor about 3,000 feet long. • PR-06 2.05 - 7 - 8/01 /9 PP~ovED / /l5/02