2009-09-21_PERMIT FILE - C1980007 ‎(2)‎

• Permit No: C1980007
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 9/21/2009
• Section_Exhibit Name: Exhibit 51 Lower Refuse Pile
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

Mountain Coal Company, L.L.C. Exhibit 51
West Elk Mine ~ Lower Refuse Pile
Vegeta[ion The area is characterized by the mixed shrub vegetation type. A specific description
and location of the vegetation types can be found on Map 42 (Vegetation Types and Land Use) of
the MRP.
Fish and Wildlife A description of the fish and wildlife within the study area can be found in
Section 2.04.1 I of the MRP.
MCC has submitted a refuse pile plan to the Mine Safety and Health Administration(MSHA). The MSHA
identificationnumberis 1211-CO-09-03672-01.
Mountain Coal Company has received an emissions permit for the lower refuse pile in accordance with the
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Air Pollution Control Division (see Exhibit 6 of
the MRP).

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