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Roads <br /> The road plan is about a wash as far as cost savings go. We are <br /> trading some backf ill for additional seeding. Also, a compromise <br /> was reached with respect to the culverts with some being removed <br /> and some abandonded in place. Also, we are not going to require <br /> additional topsoil on the roads as long as the fill material is of <br /> suitable quality. <br /> Structures/Foundations <br /> MCR requested leaving a bunch of buildings at the mine site. Our <br /> view is that most of the buildings are not suitable for post-mining <br /> use and basically said no buildings should be left. One exception <br /> is the block Lamphouse at the rock tunnel entrance which we gave <br /> permission to leave. This will save a little money but may be an <br /> area where additional savings could be realized should we decide <br /> that additional buildings could be left for some reason. <br /> Topsoil <br /> With respect to topsoil the Division has stated that less soil <br /> could be used in certain areas as long as the regraded material is <br /> non-toxic. This will provide some savings in haulage and creating <br /> borrow areas. In addition, some areas probably will not require <br /> topsoil at all once regrading is completed due to the fact that the <br /> regraded material will probably be as suitable as topsoil as a <br /> growth medium. <br /> Asbestos removal <br /> This is an area that is out of our control and other laws must be <br /> followed for removal and disposal (kind of like PCBs) . The cost for <br /> this removal has not been included in the reclamation plan as far <br /> as I know but I did do some investigating and I think they can <br /> dispose of the material on site. They may also be able to obtain an <br /> open air permit for removal which should provide considerable <br /> savings. <br />