1992-06-08_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - C1981017

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in accordance with requirements of the Colorado Surface Mining Reclamation Act, to direct water from areas of surface disturbance to sediment ponds for treatment, and to prevent runoff from undisturbed areas entering disturbed areas. Sediment ponds have been installed to provide water treatment. Rock material removed from the run-of-mine coal has been deposited, since 1961, in designated refuse disposal areas. There are two such areas, known respectively as the "old" refuse pile, which was used until 1984, and the present "Sutey" coal refuse disposal area, which is currently in use. See MaRs 2 A-D - Surface Facilities. D. Chronology Since 1986 Since issuance of the last special use permit, in 1986, occurrences significant to the operation include: 1987 Rock tunnel completed and on-line. 1987-1990 Continuous coal production. 1990 Mine fire. 1991 Mine idled, production suspended. Present The mine is being maintained as a production unit. VII. PREPARATORY WORK FOR RESUMPTION OF PRODUCTION Preparation of the mine, and resumption of production, will be closely regulated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) . Extensive requirements of MSHA must be satisfied for the applicant to resume production from the mine. The present work force at the mine consists of a small skeleton crew, employed to maintain the underground facilities in the current idle mode. To prepare the mine and resume production will require the applicant to hire a qualified workforce. MSHA mandated training requirements will have to be met. Safety and operational considerations require that the facilities and equipment, both surface and underground, must be thoroughly inspected, and maintenance and repair work done as necessary. As this involves a great deal of equipment, situated over a large working area, a substantial commitment of time, personnel and resources will be required. Crystal Springs Coal, Inc. 12 Coal Basin Mine