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At the end of the mine life, anticipated at post-2020, the following plan will be put into <br />effect: <br />- All structures removed and the area backfilled, graded <br />and compacted to stabilize the disturbed area. <br />- Topsoil is redistributed to an approved depth. <br />- Topsoil samples are taken to determine which <br />amendments may need to be added to enhance growth. <br />- An approved seed mix is planted, either by hand <br />broadcsting drill seeding or hydro-mulching. <br />- Tests are performed later to determine the success of <br />revegetation. <br />- After the area has been deemed successfully <br />revegetated, site drainage structures are removed. <br />Postmining Land Use <br />Post-mining land use of the Coal Basin includes continuation of the pre-mining and <br />current uses as grazing land and wildlife habitat, with present areas of surface <br />disturbance utilizes for those puposes. <br />In addition, the Land and Resource Management Plan of the White River National <br />Forest has designated the area for management as follows: <br />- 1 B -Management Area -Management emphasis <br />provides for downhill or cross-country skiing on existing <br />sites and maintains selected inventoried sites for future <br />skiing recreation opportunities. <br /> <br />16 <br />