2012-04-20_REVISION - C1981012 (2)

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boundary that have not been updated. The following is a list of the maps that show the permit boundary but do not have the updated permit boundary. Please update these maps and submit three certified copies of each map to the Division for review. a. Map 4 — Slope Bottom Area - Apache Seam (The "current permit" line may be incorrect). b. Map 5 — Geology c. Map 7 — Cross - Sections — Coal Seams d. Map 9 — Soils e. Map 10 — Vegetation f. Map 11, Sheets 1 -3 (these show pieces of the permit boundary, depending on the area shown, but some of the pieces do not show the correct permit boundary), g. Map 11A — Apache Canyon Air Shafts h. Map 13, Sheet 1 — Sediment and Surface Water Control Plan i. Map 13B — Post - Mining Topography, Drainage Basins j. Map 14 — Sediment Control Plan West Mine k. Map 16 — Surface Disturbance — West Portal 1. Map 17 — Post - Mining Topography and Cross - Sections m. Map 21 — Non -Coal Waste Disposal Area 28. The permit currently contains Map 22 — Mine Progress. This map shows the progress of the mine, as stated in the title. However, this map has not been updated since 5 July 1982. Please either update this map or delete it. If NECC decides to keep this map, please include a plan for regularly updating this map to keep it somewhat current. 29. Map 24 — Refuse Area also has the incorrect permit boundary and needs to have the new permit boundary included on the map. In addition to the permit boundary being incorrect, this map has not been updated since 15 November 1995. Please update the permit boundary on Map 24 and review the map for accuracy and update it as necessary. 30. Exhibit 8 -4 contains maps that show the location of wells, surface water and other hydrologic features. Plates 2, 3 and 4 show the old permit boundary. Please update Exhibit 8 -4 plates 2, 3 and 4 with the new permit boundary. 31. The map 20 series of maps is the structural inventory of all structures within and adjacent to the permit boundary. This information is also listed in the permit text beginning on page 2.05 -93 and Table 42 in Exhibit 42. Please ensure that all structures, including non - producing and abandoned gas wells, in the permit boundary and within one half mile of the permit boundary are included in the structural inventory and on these maps. Rule 3.02 — Performance Bond Requirements Rule 4.02 — Signs and Markers New Elk Mine PR -04 PAR Letter Page 6 of 7 32. Since NECC is not proposing any surface disturbance with PR -04, there will be no increase in the mines reclamation liability as a result of this revision. 33. NECC is proposing to increase the permit boundary by 1,618.7 acres. Pursuant to Rule 4.02.2, upon final approval of PR -04 please ensure that mine identification signs are placed at the entrance to all public roads. Since the majority of the permit area is in a State Wildlife area, 6 20 April 2012