2008-03-03_PERMIT FILE - C2006085A ‎(2)‎

• Permit No: C2006085A
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 3/3/2008
• Section_Exhibit Name: 2.05 Operation and Reclamation Plans
• Media Type: D
• Archive: Yes

Surface Rail Transfer Area
From the portal opening, mine rail will extend for a distance of
approximately 100 feet on level surface to provide an adequate area
for efficient and safe access to the rail mounted vehicles. Near the end
of the rail, in line with the decline, a hoist system will be installed
within a protective shell-type structure. General construction and
dimensional) information for the surface rail system is shown on Table
2.05.3-2.
Ventilation ;Shaft, Mine Fan, and Housing
A single ventilation shaft will be constructed during the initial
development of the mine. The shaft will be circular and approximately
14 feet in diameter throughout its full depth of approximately 300 feet.
Walls of the shaft will be concrete lined, where necessary, to stabilize
weak strata or control water inflows.
At the collar of the shaft a fan housing will be constructed to enclose
the fan, motor, and associated electrical equipment. The housing
structure will be constructed from prefabricated steel panels. An
extension from the housing at the top of the shaft will enclose and--
support the fan. All of the fan housing components will be supported
by a concrete collar pad designed to support the load of the structure,
and will be anchored securely into the ground.
The anticipated ventilation demands to control coal dust, vehicle
emissions, and methane in face areas will require a fan in either an
exhausting nor blowing configuration. Avane-axial type fan is
anticipated .For the installation which provide maximum air moving
efficiency, allow adjustments to flow volume, and can be equipped with
dampers to reduce noise levels. The fan will be controlled and
monitored bey automated systems which well provide timely warning in
the event of fan malfunctions. In addition, the fan will be operated
from a power system that is isolated from the power systems for the
mine and suirface facilities. General construction and dimensional
information for the fan and fan housing is provided on Table 2.05.3-2.
Upon completion of mining, the fan, associated mechanical equipment,
and housing structure will be salvaged and removed from the site.
Foundations and other incombustible construction materials will be
disposed of in the shaft. Finally, the collar of the shaft will be sealed
with a reinforced concrete cap equipped with a vent pipe. Overburden
material will be placed over the concrete cap and the area will be
graded to provide drainage away from the immediate area of the seal.
• Detailed descriptions of the shaft seal and final reclamation of the
associated area are provided later in Section 2.05.4.
2.05.3-13 Revised 5/01/07