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1998 Reclamation Summary <br /> Project Acreage Reclaimed Current Ownership <br /> Wash Plant Demolition <br /> Project 0 Public/Private <br /> Huntsman/Old Refuse Pile 7 Public <br /> Dutch Creek Diversion 8 Public /Private <br /> Noxious Weed Control 0 Public/Private <br /> Spring Maintenance 0 Public /Private <br /> 1999 <br /> Bear Creek /Old Refuse Pile. The Bear Creek Project addressed two areas, the eastern <br /> margin of the Old Refuse Pile and the area located east of the Dutch Creek Diversion, <br /> west of the Huntsman Project area, including the Dutch Creek Flume. The portion of the <br /> project located on the Old Refuse Pile was conducted in an area that, while within the <br /> Mid Continent permit area, was exempted from reclamation responsibility, as it was not <br /> affected by mining operations after July 1977. The Inactive Mines Program using <br /> Federal grant money funded this portion of the project. The forfeited bond funded the <br /> remainder of the project. The slopes of the Old Refuse Pile were reduced and the area <br /> was topsoiled and seeded. Following demolition of the Dutch Creek Flume, that area was <br /> graded, topsoiled and revegetated. Eight acres of public land managed by the U. S. Forest <br /> Service were reclaimed during this project. <br /> Facilities Area. This project addressed the reclamation commitments made by DRMS to <br /> Mid Continent Resources during litigation settlement negotiations conducted during the <br /> spring of 1999. Completion of this project fulfilled DRMS reclamation obligations on <br /> privately held property in Coal Basin. <br /> This project primarily addressed reclamation of the wash plant and associated facilities, <br /> the Old Coal Stockpile area located south of the wash plant and ancillary roads and <br /> disturbances located between the Sutey Refuse Disposal area and the former warehouse <br /> location. <br /> The steep wall located at the toe of the north facing cut slope south of the former location <br /> of the thermal dryer and wash plant was cut down to an approximately 2H : IV slope. <br /> Cutting of the slope stabilized that area, while generating earthen material to cover the <br /> coal refuse placed at this location during the Huntsman project. <br /> All other areas were graded to an appropriate contour. Topsoil was applied and the <br /> ground surface was severely roughened throughout the project area. Seed, mulch and <br /> fertilizer were applied. <br /> 14 <br />