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COAL BASIN MINE PERMIT <br /> APPLICATION <br /> MID-CONTINENT RESOURCES, INC. <br /> CARBONDALE, COLORADO <br /> CHAPTER IV <br /> MITIGATION OF MINING OPERATION <br /> IMPACTS <br /> A. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PLAN <br /> Mid-Continent's program for modernization of the operations has excellent benefits in <br /> terms of air quality. The use of the Adit/Rock Tunnel as the main artery for <br /> transportation to the underground workings replaces the haul road for transport of coal, <br /> men and materiel. The use and frequency of use of the haul roads has been reduced <br /> in the preceding permit term, and further reductions in use are anticipated in the term of <br /> the next permit. <br /> This means a substantial reduction of dust and vehicular emissions as well. <br /> The surface transportation of coal and refuse materials is primarily by conveyor belt, <br /> and the belt lines have been covered to reduce dust. Further, covered bins for coal <br /> storage reduce dust. <br /> 1 <br />