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TAB 19 <br /> RECLAMATION SCHEDULE <br /> Introduction <br /> This chapter presents a timetable for each major phase of the reclamation plan and <br /> projected reclamation schedules for Nucla Mine permit area and lands under support <br /> facilities and structures. Additional information regarding the timing of reclamation <br /> activities may be found in the Tabs which discuss the components of the reclamation plan. <br /> For example, seeding dates are specifically discussed in Tab 22, Revegetation Plan. Until <br /> such time as facilities such as roads and sediment ponds are approved as elements of the <br /> postmining land use plan, Peabody must develop schedules for the reclamation of all <br /> disturbed lands. <br /> Exhibits 12-2 and 12-3 identify the limits of disturbance. <br /> Timing of Reclamation Activities <br /> A generalized timetable of reclamation activities is shown in Figure 19-1. The timetable <br /> outlines the sequence and timing of each major phase of reclamation. It is not possible <br /> to precisely specify the timing of each reclamation phase in each mining area block for <br /> the following reasons: (1) variables such as customer demand for coal, coal quality, <br /> overburden characteristics and manpower and equipment availability affect the rate of <br /> progress of mining activities; and (2) variables such as manpower and equipment <br /> availability, weather conditions and season, the availability of materials, and the rate <br /> of mining advance affect the progress of grading, topsoiling and seeding in the mining <br /> area. <br /> Site clearing is performed immediately prior to topsoil removal in a given area. Clearing <br /> includes removal of woody or other materials which could interfere with topsoil removal, <br /> or potentially contaminate topsoil. Site clearing and topsoil salvage operations (Tab 21) <br /> are typically conducted from March to November. These activities may be conducted in <br /> other months if weather conditions permit. <br /> Backfilling and grading activities (Tab 20) are performed throughout the year. <br /> 19-1 Revised 08/19/88 <br />