2012-11-05_REVISION - C1980006 (2)

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Kerr (Marr) Mine - Phase III Fanal Bond Release Request - Permit # C -80 -006 and methodologies are outlined in the approved Minor Revision No. 37 (MR -37) submitted by Kerr Coal Company. The project was completed October, 2002. The required Coal Exploration Drill Hole or Well Abandonment Report was submitted to the Division dated January 26, 2003. 2.3 SEDIMENTATION PONDS, MINE SITE The Sedimentation Ponds A, B, D, E and F are previously approved to remain as permanent structures. Permanence of the ponds is in accordance with the postmining land use to water livestock and wildlife. Former Pond C that was adjacent to the shop facilities and former Pond G located north of County Road 12 E were both reclaimed, reseeded and mulched during the summer season of 2006. 2.4 LOADOUT SITE POND (aka, Tipple Pond) 2011/2012 The former sedimentation pond at the Kerr Loadout site (aka, Tipple Pond) and it's related inflow ditch were drained and backfilled during November, 2011. Fill material used for backfill was utilized from the berms and embankment that composed the pond. Prior to backfilling, the topsoil on said berms was stripped and temporarily saved and then replaced on the backfill of the pond footprint and inflow ditch. Given the weather conditions at that time, seeding was postponed until April, 2012. The reclaimed area was then seeded with the approved seed mixture, mulched with certified weed free hay and the mulch was crimped. During the growing season of 2012, the DRMS inspections reported that the revegetated areas were becoming well established. 3.0 PHASE III BOND RELEASE INFORMATION: (1). Documentation that the ten -year minimum period of responsibility has been met for all reclamation parcels included in the release application, including a map showing the dates of the original and last seeding, etc. A narrative of the reclamation and management history: The ten -year minimum period of responsibility has been met for all mining disturbance areas. Permanent seeding of the remaining portions of the mine site area was completed in the 720 Pit and Pit 1 during 1995 and 1996 respectively. The two remaining 4 acre parcels at the mine site and the Loadout site were seeded in 1999/2000. Dates of the original seeding and subsequent revegetation activities are shown on accompanying Table 3, Reclamation and Management History Summary. A map showing the revegetated areas, and the dates of seeding, is attached as the Phase 3 Bond Release Map. Management of the site following permanent seeding included work to improve drainage and sediment control structures, and enhance vegetation establishment. Contour furrows were constructed on the numerous slopes in accordance with the approved plan and proved very effective in erosion control. Other management activities consisted of routine maintenance of 4