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Signs and Markers <br />• Introduction. A variety of signs and markers are utilized to identify the mine, permit perimeter, <br />buffer zones, blasting areas and topsoil stockpiles. Local ordinance or safety practice may <br />dictate some variation or additional signs; however, all signs and markers required are or will be <br />prominently posted. The signs and markers will be maintained by Peabody throughout the <br />conduct of mining activities. A uniform design is utilized throughout the permit area for each <br />type of sign or marker. The signs are lettered and colored so that they may be easily seen and <br />read. The following are descriptions of those signs required. <br />Mine Identification Sign. A mine identification sign is posted at the juncture of the mine <br />entrance road and Haul Road G with County Road 53. The sign shows the name, business <br />address and telephone number of the permittee and identification numbers of current mining <br />and reclamation permits. These signs will not be removed until after release from all bonds. <br />Any disturbance caused by removal of the sign will be completely reclaimed. An example of <br />the mine identification sign is shown in Figure 26-1. <br />Permit Area Signs. All signs are of a company standard design and made of metal erected on <br />steel posts. Each permit area sign is placed along the permit boundary within sight distance of <br />the next sign. These signs are 8" by 24" in size with an orange background. These signs are <br />easily recognized and identify SENECA COAL COMPANY, PERMIT AREA BOUNDARY, and the <br />• permit number. An example sign is shown in Figure 26-2. <br />The permit area will be marked after the permit is granted. However, due to access and terrain <br />limitations, the permit signs on the east side of the permit area will be placed as frequently as <br />possible along the line shown on Figure 26-6, inside the actual permit boundary until such time <br />as fencing is needed to control access. The variance locations approved in MR 10, as well as <br />additional locations, are shown on the above figure. <br />In certain areas of the permit boundary, particularly along the tie-across haul road, the permit <br />boundary traverses through local ranchers' fields. Seneca has, in the past, placed markers in <br />the exact location of the permit boundary in these fields, but they are continually being <br />removed from the ground. This makes it extremely difficult for Seneca to maintain these signs. <br />In the best interest for both parties, Seneca will place permit boundary markers on the <br />perimeter of these fields, as close to the exact location as <br />• <br />I Revised 9/98 <br />