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West Elk Mine <br />(1) Reclamation Timetable <br />Timing and locations of topsoil removal and replacement within the upper refuse disposal and the <br />facilities site are shown on Map 57 and Map 56. It is uncertain at this time however, when (or if) <br />the upper refuse disposal site will be constructed. The timing of topsoil removal and replacement <br />within the lower waste coal disposal site is described in Exhibit 51. <br />Reclamation of the disposal area will begin promptly as each phase of deposition of the refuse coal <br />is completed and will follow the procedures described in the Reclamation Methodology Section <br />and in Exhibit 50 and Exhibit 51. Refuse pile compaction and stabilization, topsoil replacement, <br />and revegetation will occur as portions of the refuse disposal areas aze completed. Disposal in the <br />designated azeas are also discussed in the Reclamation Methodology Section, Exhibit 50, and <br />Exhibit 51: <br />The surface facilities site and other disturbed azeas at the West Elk Mine will be reclaimed as <br />described in the Reclamation Methodology Section. Permanent reclamation of operational azeas <br />will not commence until actual mine operations cease, in approximately 40 years. Table 41A <br />provides a timetable for the major reclamation tasks, other than reclamation of the refuse piles. <br />Removal of the sedimentation.ponds is not included, as they will not be removed until vegetation <br />has been established following completion of the major reclamationtasks. <br />Table 41A Time Tabte for Major Reclamation Tasks <br />1 <br />• <br />1 <br />• <br /> <br />RECLAMATION TASKS APPROXIMATE TIME TO COMPLETE TASK <br />MAIN MINE SITE <br />Remove buildings/structures I6 Weeks* <br />Backfill mine portals & Sylvester Gulch Fan Portal 12 Weeks* <br />Backfill and Grade 16 Weeks <br />Replace topsoil 8 Weeks <br />Seed 2 Weeks <br />LONE PINE GULCH <br />Remove buildings/structures 6 Weeks <br />Backfill fan portals 4 Weeks <br />Backfill and Grade 6 Weeks <br />Replace topsoil 3 Weeks <br />Seed 2 Weeks <br />NORTH SOIL STORAGE AREA <br />Backfill and Grade 6 Weeks <br />Replace topsoil 3 Weeks <br />Seed 1 Week <br />SYLVESTER GULCH FACILITIES AREA <br />Remove buildings/structures 12 Weeks <br />Seal shafrs #1, #2, and #3 12 Weeks <br />Backfill and Grade 16 Weeks <br />Replace topsoil ]4 Weeks <br />Seed 3 Weeks <br />* Tasks could occur concurrently <br />2.05-83 <br />Revised Dec. 1997 MR208; Revised Jun. 1999 TR90 <br />