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New road segments will be constructed using sidecast construction techniques, cutting and filling <br />as needed to achieve a typical road width of about 10 - 16 feet. <br />The pad sites will be approximately 150 feet wide and 150 feet long or 0.50 acres. Any salvaged <br />topsoil will be stockpiled adjacent to the pad. Drill fluids will be collected in mud pits. <br />(Approximately, 8'D x 10' W x 40'L in size) <br />After the borehole casing has been completely set, a skid mounted methane fueled pump will be <br />installed over the well head. The pump will be operated with the methane drawn from the mine, <br />and any excess gas will be vented into the atmosphere. MSHA will not presently allow any other <br />suitable alternatives for the vented mine gasses as alternatives (such as flaring) could adversely <br />impact miner safety. <br />Unless otherwise requested, the boreholes will be sealed and the new roads and borehole pads <br />reclaimed in accordance with the procedures further described in the PAP or in accordance with <br />the applicable regulations. Typically, a particular GVB site is reclaimed the year after a panel is <br />mined and sealed. <br />Threatened and Endangered Species Assessment, Cultural Resources Assessment <br />A block clearance cultural resources assessment titled "Class III Cultural Resources Inventory of <br />the Block Clearance Area Project" prepared August 26, 2005 by Grand River Institute has <br />previously been submitted to DMG. This proposed GVB project will not effect any areas of <br />concern noted in this report. <br />A "Block Biological Clearance Project" prepared in August 2005 by Monarch and Associates <br />covers the project area. <br />A copy of the reports have previously been forwarded to the Division and can be found in PAP <br />Exhibit 2.04-E7. <br />Borehole Completion <br />The boreholes in this panel will be drilled during 2010 field season. <br />TR-64 GVB Program <br />Boreholes Drilled Total Borehole <br />Depth Total New Pad <br />Disturbance Total New road <br />Construction <br />LW-16-06, 07 and 08 6,895 feet 1.5 acres 2,400 feet <br />Total 6,895 feet 1.5 acres 2,400 feet (0.9ac.) <br />Total anticipated additional drill pad disturbance (1.5 acres) and temporary road disturbance (0.9 <br />acres) is a total of 2.4 acres. A copy of the previously modified Table 2.05.4-T1, Surface <br />Disturbance Summary on PAP page 2.05-50a is attached herein. <br />Each borehole will be drilled 12 '/4 inch diameter to approximately 20 feet above the coal. 9 5/8 <br />inch steel casing is cemented into the hole to approximately within 100' of the coal. 7 inch <br />0 Page 2