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a <br />8. Disturbance of Spoil Placed on the Outsiope <br />The pre -law spoil outslopes at the portal areas (see enclosed mine <br />maps) are extremely steep and are not accessible to machinery or <br />workers. Gullies do exist in some slope areas and natural <br />revegetation has been sparse. <br />During mine operation, Mid- Continent has not disturbed these spoil <br />slopes. Berms and sediment ponds on the bench areas kept runoff <br />away from the slopes. When the upper portion of the spoil slopes <br />are excavated to obtain material for backfilling, it is possible <br />that some material will roll over the edge. This is unavoidable and <br />will not result in any damage to the environment. <br />Once the cut and fill work is completed for each bench area, Mid - <br />Continent will attempt to seed and mulch as much of the spoil slope <br />as possible from the top of the bench. A high power blower or <br />hydromulcher will likely be used. <br />