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F'OEEF'T 11ELHhJE''' T E L I'do ? i45-2?i:i' hdr_ ,, . , _i 4:c F <br /> remove), non-erosive and stable. We would like to leave them in place, at <br /> ground level, covered with topsoil. <br /> Topsoil/Soil <br /> A difficult problem for reclamation at Coal Basin is the lack of topsoil material. <br /> Attached is a list of topsail piles, and estimated volume of soil in each. This was <br /> prepared a couple of yee rs ago, <br /> The Sutey area yielded plenty of soil for coverage of that pile, and some to <br /> spare. We would like to use what you would consider a minimum acceptable <br /> depth in covering the S�::ey pile so as to have more soil from these piles to use <br /> for covering other areas, principally the preparation plant area. <br /> Borrow areas will have to be identified to provide additional soil for coverage of <br /> the disturbed areas, principally the portal benches, preparation plant yard area, <br /> rock tunnel pile and raw coal storage area_ This should be done next summer, <br /> when the ground is visible. Borrow areas should be close to the area to be <br /> topsoiled As "borrowing" soil creates its own disturbance, the soil depths over <br /> the areas being covered should be kept to a minimum. We propose using a <br /> uniform soil depth of 6". <br /> in some areas, such as 'he overland conveyor route, there is no need to add <br /> additional soil material in order to have a suitable growth medium. We would <br /> propose to grade, rip and seed this area. The ground surface beneath the raw <br /> coal pile behind the war+.lhouses might, once the coal is scraped off, be scarified <br /> and seeded without the addition of topsoil_ <br /> Asbestos Removal <br /> There are asbestos panels in the preparation plant We have received some <br /> estimates for removal and disposal of asbestos, which are quite expensive. One <br /> consultant advised us W at with MLRD permission, we could dispose of the <br /> asbestos on the mine si',e by burying it in a portal. We would like to do this, and <br /> could identify a portal which is above any water. <br /> We will look forward to discussing these issues with the Division. <br /> Yours truly, <br /> Diane Delaney <br /> Mid-Continent Resources <br />