2010-05-07_PERMIT FILE - C2006085 ‎(2)‎

• Permit No: C2006085
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 5/7/2010
• Section_Exhibit Name: 2.05 Operation and Reclamation Plans
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

Northfield recognizes that mining and reclamation planning must be a
dynamic process. In order to meet specific reclamation objectives,
these plans must be adjusted where justified to reflect changing
conditions, advances in reclamation technology and the results of
ongoing research on the effectiveness of various reclamation
techniques.
Temporary reclamation measures will be an ongoing part of the mining
operation. These measures generally include ground stabilization
procedures such as establishing vegetation to minimize erosion and
protect the hydrologic balance within and adjacent to surface
disturbance areas. These measures will be applied where appropriate
according to specifications approved by the Division.
Reclamation Plan Timetable
As previously noted, Northfield plans to reclaim mine disturbance areas
as soon as operationally practicable after completion of associated
mining or related activities.
Upon completion of mining, Northfield will reclaim any mine facilities
not approved for retention in conjunction with postmining land uses,
including the portal, ventilation shafts, roads and power lines in a
timely fashion. Reclamation of these areas is scheduled to be
completed within 14 months of the date of last coal production and
filing with the Division for permanent cessation of operations. An
anticipated general timetable for reclamation of the mine site and any
related facilities is shown on accompanying Figure 2.05.4 -1.
Following initial reclamation of mine facilities, the only disturbance
areas which will remain will be the former haul /mine entrance road to
the reclaimed area, sedimentation pond, and associated drainage
structures required to treat runoff from reclaimed areas, and any
structures, facilities, and use areas approved for retention to support
the postmining land use. Drainage strictures will remain in place to
provide short-term drainage and sediment control during the bond
liability period. The mine haul road, including the crossing structure on
Chandler Creek, will be modified to a light -use road during the initial
reclamation activities. The road will terminate in the vicinity of the
sediment pond embankment area. Upon the Division's determination of
reclamation success for contributing drainage areas, sedimentation
ponds and associated drainage structures will be removed and
reclaimed. The light -use road segment within the boundary of the
facilities bench area will also be reclaimed at this time. Northfield
anticipates the completion of reclamation of the road segment, ponds
and associated structures within nine months of
2.05.4 -2 Revised 12/04/09, TR -01