2010-03-05_PERMIT FILE - C1981033A

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• Reclamation of the surface operations and facilities within the permit area will commence as contemporaneously as possible after mining operation is completed. The mine water truck will be available to keep any dusty conditions under control. Strong or excessive winds are not commonplace in the vicinity of the Bear Coal Company operations; therefore, planning of any special windbreak vegetation will not be undertaken. • Blasting. Because Bear Coal Company is conducting an underground mining operation, no surface blasting will be undertaken as part of the operation. Burning Coal. Historically, the Bear Coal Company has not experienced any burning or smoldering coal; however, all coal storage areas have been and will continue to be routinely inspected. If any coal is found burning or smoldering, it will be separated and extinguished by burying it or smothering it. Fish and Wildlife Plan The description of the wildlife resources in the permit and adjacent areas is reported in Section 2.04.11. Because of the previous underground mining and the existence of several homes within the permit area, the wildlife populations found in the area of planned surface operations and facilities are extremely low. PJonetheless, impacts on the fish and wildlife resources identified within this area will be minimized by designing and implementing the operational and subsequent reclamation plan in such a way as to avoid further disturbance to habitats either within the permit or adjacent areas. On those areas where surface disturbance cannot be avoided, mitigation measures such as proper road location and adequate sediment control are called for by the operational plan. In all instances, disturbances will be limited for areas needed for the actual relocation of surface facilities, storage of coal, storage of topsoil, with the 2.05-49