2010-08-20_PERMIT FILE - C1981012A ‎(2)‎

• Permit No: C1981012A
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 8/20/2010
• Section_Exhibit Name: Section 2.05 Operation and Reclamation Plan
• Media Type: D
• Archive: Yes

0 (1) Production Methods and Equipment
The New Elk Mine is a typical underground coal mining operation with access to the
Allen seam through a set of incline slopes driven from the surface to the coal seam.
Ventilation is provided by two return air fans located at the East Portal and West
Portal air shafts, two intake air shafts located in Apache Canyon, and four access
slopes, two at the East Portal and two at the West Portal. Development of the Allen
Seam will resume using continuous mining methods depending upon the types of
equipment available. Coal extraction will be achieved using room and pillar mining.
Production levels are dependent on market demand. Increased production will
mandate re-establishing rail transportation to the mine site.
The major mining equipment used at the New Elk mine is listed in Table 18 Mining
Equipment List. Surface facilities associated with the underground operation consist
of facilities necessary for the production and loading of coal into truck and rail cars
for transport. Ancillary facilities consist of shops, warehouses, administrative
buildings, and bathhouse. Operational facilities included ventilation shafts,
ventilation fans, escapeways, and production and supply slopes to access the Allen
seam. Control of surface water in the surface facilities area is provided by ditching
and drop structures to sediment control structures for holding runoff for settlement
and/or treatment prior to discharge. Mine water is provided through small dams and
pump stations located adjacent to the Purgatoire River. Waste water treatment is
provided by septic tanks and by a sewage treatment plant.
TABLE 18 MINING EQUIPMENT LIST
Continuous Miners Feeder Breakers
Roof Bolters Belt Drives and Associated Equipment
Shuttle Cars Rock Dust Equipment
Man Trips Supply Locomotives and Cars
Electric and Diesel Powered Scoops Maintenance Vehicles
Auxiliary Fans Excavator and Backhoes
Track and Rubber Tired Dozers Front End Loaders
Roads are required to provide access to the surface facilities of the mine. These roads
include employee access and service maintenance roads to associated water storage
tanks, pumping stations, ventilation fans, supply yards and refuse disposal area. A
coal haulage road is employed in the transport of coal from the coal processing and
storage area to State Highway 12.
(2) Operation Description
The aerial extent of existing underground mine workings in the Allen seam is shown
on Map 22 Mine Progress Map. Future mining is dependent on the successful
40 reentry and recovery of the New Elk mine, and is subject to conditions encountered.
Upon completion of the recovery process, the projected extent of future underground
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