2009-05-22_PERMIT FILE - C1981044A ‎(6)‎

• Permit No: C1981044A
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 5/22/2009
• Section_Exhibit Name: 2.05 Operation and Reclamation Plans
• Media Type: D
• Archive: Yes

No.9 Mine
Mining operations in [he No. 9 mine were abandoned in March1985. All mine water discharging from the No. 9 mine
was terminated at that time. A reclamation plan for the No. 9 mine and adjacent portal area has been developed and is
presented in Section 2.05.4, Reclamation Plan.
Mining in Bie Bottom
As shown on the Life-of-Mine Plan Map (Map 22), the permit boundary is being retained around the Big Bottom area.
Although there are no present plans to mine in this area, EC reserves its option under existing "grandfathering" rights
to underground mine in this area. This permit does not seek approval to mine in the Big Bottom area. If, in the future,
EC decides to mine in the Big Bottom area, the proper approval will be requested from the CMLRD.
MSHA Roof and Ventilation Plans
In accordance with MSHA regulations, roof and ventilation plans must be submitted for approval prior to mining.
The plans for the No. 6 Mine have been included in this permit as Exhibit 16, MSHA Roof and Ventilation Plans.
When approved, the plan for the No. 6 Mine will be included in this exhibit.
Geologic and Mineable Reserves
In order to satisfy requirements of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) R2 P2 Regulations, the geologic and
mineable reserves on all Federal Lease tracts are contained on Table 55, EC's Federal Coa] Resource Recovery and
Protection Plan (R2 P2). Due to the sensitive nature of this information, it is requested that this information be kept
CONFIDENTIAL.
EC has committed to contact either the Regional Director or the District Mining supervisor if any archeological,
paleontological, or cultural resources are discovered during EC's mining and/or exploration activities.
General Description of ExRloration and Develonment Drilling_Practices
EC plans to conduct surface drilling programs to evaluate mine roof conditions, seam thickness, seam quality and
other mining parameters. The majority of all future sites will be completed within the present mine permit (C-81-044)
boundary. When necessary, roads will be constructed to sites in accordance with guidelines se[ forth in [he following
narrative.
Drilling will be conducted using a truck mounted rotary/core rig. Hole depth will range from 150 feet to 2,200 feet.
Cutting will be ejected using air until such time that a water medium will be necessary. Auxiliary equipment will
include one (1) D-7 rated bulldozer, backhoe, pipe truck, water truck, personnel vehicles, and a geophysical logging
truck.
Drill holes on some occasions will require new roadwork. Necessary agreements from surface owners have been or
will be obtained prior to disturbance. Topsoil from pioneer roadwork, mud pits, and construction of drill pads will be
stockpiled for reclamation. Average size of disturbances are: drill pads 60 feet by six (6) feet, mud pits IZ feet by six
(6) feet by five (5) feet, and roads approximately 14 feet wide. This results in a normal pad size of approximately 60
feet by 40 feet.
Drill holes will be sealed with a combination of cutting, bentonite compounds and portland cement slurry. The sealant
will be placed from bottom to within ten (10) feet of the surface. Holes which have multiple aquifers or bedrock
aquifers will be sealed using a portland and/or bentonite plug extending 50 feet above and below the water
Permit Revision 04-34 2.05-6 Revised 7/2/04