2009-05-08_PERMIT FILE - C1980007

• Permit No: C1980007
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 5/8/2009
• Doc Name: Federal Coal Exploration Plan
• Section_Exhibit Name: Exhibit 80 Drilling Activities - MR352
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

EXPLORATION PLAN
DRY FORK AREA
Table of Contents
Text Page No.
Introduction
Table of Contents i
List of Figures, Ta bles, Attachments ii
3482.1(a~3)i, ii - Names & Addresses of Applicant, Operator,
Lessee of Record, and Representative of Applicant 1
3482.1(aLZi Narrative Description of Proposed Exploration Area 2
Surface Topography 2
Geology 2
Water Resources 3
Vegetation 4
Soils 4
Wildlife
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Spec
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Threatened or Endangere
Land Use 5
Cultural Resources 5
Proposed Access Roads 6
3482.1(a)(3)iv - Narrative Description of Proposed Exploration Methods 6
Pre-Drilling Activities 6
Road Construction 7
Drill Site Construction 7
Methods and Equipment for Drilling 8
Estimated Size and Depth of Holes 8
Modification of Drill Holes to Surveillance for Water Levels 9
Modification of Drill Holes to E Seam MDW 9
Drill Hole Abandonment Methods 10
Reclamation Plan 10
3482.1(a)(3)v - Estimated Timetable for Construction Drilling
• and Reclamation Activities 11
3482.1(a (3)vi - Amount of Coal to be Removed 11