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Chapter V <br /> c. FINAL RECLAMATION. <br /> Due to the severe winter conditions in Coal Basin a full working season is only about <br /> six months long (May - October). It will probably require two or more seasons to <br /> complete the reclamation work following mine closure. The planned schedule will <br /> be: <br /> — First season (Summer 6 months). <br /> Reclaim Nos. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 portal areas . <br /> — Second season (Summer 6 months). <br /> Reclaim tunnel and preparation plant areas, all roads <br /> not associated with postmining land uses and the <br /> Carbondale train loadout . <br /> — Third season (Summer 6 months). <br /> Additional work, as necessary. <br /> The major steps are: <br /> - Removal of Structures <br /> - Sealing of Portals <br /> - Backfilling and Grading <br /> - Topsoil Replacement <br /> - Revegetation <br /> (1) Sealing Portals and Shafts. <br /> Adit/Rock Tunnel <br /> Main Entries <br /> No. 1 <br /> No. 2 <br /> No. 3 <br /> No. 4 <br /> No. 5 <br /> (2) Removal of Structures . <br /> Portal Benches <br /> No. 1 <br /> No. 2 <br /> No. 3 <br /> No. 4 <br /> No. 5 <br /> Adit/Rock Tunnel to prep. plant <br /> Sutey refuse disposal area <br /> 8 <br />