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Revised 11/15/81 2.03.8 Permit Term Information The Maxwell Mine began production in March of 1977. Actual construction of the mine facility was begun in February of 1976. The Maxwell Mine is expected to continue operation for approximately 40 years, or through 2020. During the next five year term of the permit, approximately 300 acres will be affected by underground mining. During the life of the mine, approximately 6,500 acres will be affected by underground mining methods. Surface facilities for the underground operations have disturbed approximately 51.50 acres in 1976 and 1977. CF&I Steel Corporation does not anticipate any additional disturbance other than that required for disposal of coal processing waste material . Areas which will be affected for mining and reclamation during the permit term and the life of the mine are shown in Table 4, Affected Areas for Mining and Reclamation. The horizontal extent of the proposed underground mine workings for the permit term and the life of the mine are shown on the Mine Plan Map (Map 3) . Underground operations at the Maxwell Mine will be in the Maxwell Seam. The location of the Maxwell Seam with respect to the other coal seams and surface are shown in Figure 1, Typical Stratigraphic Section. 2.03.9 Personal Injury and Property Damage Insurance Information CF&I Steel Corporation, through Crane Company, maintains personal injury and property damage insurance. A copy of the insurance policies covering the Maxwell Mine is shown in Exhibit 1, Certificate of Insurance. 2.03.10 Identification of Other Licenses and Permits Numerous licenses and permits have been obtained for the continued operation of the Maxwell Mine. Table 5, Other Licenses and Permits, shows the listing of permits which CF&I Steel Corporation has obtained during the past five years to permit operation of the Maxwell Mine. 2.03-19