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Response to PSC Comments - November 24, 2010
Response to PSC Comments - April 28, 2010
Cover Page
Complete Table of Contents Listing
1 Introductory, Legal, Financial, Compliance, and Related Information
1.0 Introductory, Legal, Financial, Compliance, and Related Information Narrative
Tables
Table 1.3-1 Ownership and Control Information
Table 1.5-1 Other Required Licenses/Permits Applicable for the South Heart Lignite Mine
Figures
Figure 1.0-1 Permit Area
Figure 1.2-1 Newspaper Publication Map
Figure 1.3-1 South Heart Coal LLC Corporate Structure
Figure 1.3-2 Surface Ownership
Figure 1.3-3 Coal Ownership
Figure 1.4-1 Landowner Notification Map
Appendices
Appendix 1.1-1 South Heart Lignite Mine Permit Application Form (SFN 10522)
Appendix 1.2-1 Metes and Bounds Legal Description of Permit Area
Appendix 1.2-2 Proof of Filing Fee
Appendix 1.2-3 Newspaper Notice of Filing for a Permit to Conduct Surface Coal Mining Operations
Appendix 1.2-4 Certificate of Liability Insurance
Appendix 1.3-1 Surface Ownership
Appendix 1.3-2 Coal Ownership
Appendix 1.3-3 Surface and Coal Lease Agreements
Appendix 1.3-4 Certificate of Authenticity
Appendix 1.4-1 Surface Owner Notification Letters
Appendix 1.5-1 Contact List
2 Environmental Resources Information
2.0 Environmental Resources Information
2.0 Environmental Resources Narrative
Figures
Figure 2.0A General Site Map, Sheet 1
Figure 2.0B General Site Map, Sheet 2
Figure 2.0C General Site Map, Sheet 3
2.1 Cultural and Historic Resources
2.1 Cultural Resources Narrative
Tables
Table 2.1-1 Summary of Cultural Sites Located within the Study Area
Table 2.1-2 Legal Description of the Study Area
Table 2.1-3 Previous Cultural Resource Projects within the Study Area
Table 2.1-4 Previously Recorded Sites in the Study Area Vicinity
Table 2.1-5 Site Attributes and National Register Eligibility Recommendations for Sites within the Study Area
Table 2.1-6 Cairn Attributes at Site 32SK1005
Table 2.1-7 Summary of Cultural Site Type
Table 2.1-8 Management Recommendations
Figures
Figure 2.1-1 Archaeology Study Area
Figure 2.1-2 Cultural Resources
Appendices
Appendix 2.1-1 SHSND Correspondences
Appendix 2.1-2 A Class III Cultural Resource Inventory
2.2 Climate
2.2 Climate Narrative
Tables
Table 2.2-1 Existing and Historic Meteorological Stations
Table 2.2-2 Monthly Mean Historic Precipitation
Table 2.2-3 Mean Annual Precipitation
Table 2.2-4 Monthly Mean Historic Temperature at the Dickinson Municipal Airport (July 2, 1949 - April 30, 2007)
Table 2.2-5 Average Historic Relative Humidity by Month at Six-Hour Intervals at Bismarck (1931-1960)
Table 2.2-6 Parameters Measured from the South Heart Meteorological Station
Table 2.2-7 Daily Average, Maximum and Minimum Values for Wind Speed, Wind Gust, Wind Direction, Wind Direction Variance, Air Temperature and Relative Humidity from the South Heart Meteorological Station
Table 2.2-8 Daily Values for Barometric Pressure, Weighing Bucket Rain Gage, Tipping Bucket Rain Gage, and Solar Radiation from the South Heart Meteorological Station
Figures
Figure 2.2-1 Existing and Historic Meteorological Stations
Figure 2.2-2 Monthly Mean Historic Precipitation Values
Figure 2.2-3 Windrose for the Dickinson Municipal Airport Station
2.3 Geology
2.3 Geology Narrative
Tables
Table 2.3-1 North Dakota Generalized Stratigraphic Column for the Williston Basin
Table 2.3-2 Correlation of the Lignite Terminology between the SHLM, Northern Pacific Railway Company (NPRC) and the USGS
Table 2.3-3 North Dakota Previous Mines
Table 2.3-4 Overburden Sampling and Analysis Programs
Table 2.3-5 Borehole Data for 2002, Phase I, Phase II, Phase III, and 2009 Boreholes for Overburden and Coal Characterization
Table 2.3-6 Borehole Data for South Heart Shallow Overburden Boreholes for Overburden Characterization
Table 2.3-7 Overburden Analytes-Suite One
Table 2.3-8 Overburden Analytes-Suite Two
Table 2.3-9 Summary of 2002, Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Overburden Data for Overburden Analysis
Table 2.3-10 Summary of Shallow Overburden Data for Overburden Analysis
Table 2.3-11 Suite Two Results: Acid Base Accounting
Table 2.3-12 Suite Two Results: Whole Rock Acid Digestion for Metals
Table 2.3-13 Suite Two Results: Synthetic Precipitation Leaching Procedure
Table 2.3-14 Suite Two Results: Comparison of Ground Water Leaching Procedure to SPLP
Table 2.3-15 Available 2002 Boreholes with Lithologic Logs
Table 2.3-16 Depth of Subsurface Water Encountered in Phase I, Phase II, Phase III, 2009 and Shallow Overburden Boreholes
Table 2.3-17 2002 Boreholes with Geophysical Logs
Table 2.3-18 Available Boreholes with Coal Quality Data Presented in the Maps
Table 2.3-19 Summary of Pre-2006 Coal Quality Lab Data
Table 2.3-20 Summary of Coal Quality Analysis for All South Heart Cored Holes
Table 2.3-21 Summary of Coal Analysis of Rotary Boreholes for 2006 and 2007 Drilling
Figures
Figure 2.3-1 Geology Study Area with Borehole Locations
Figure 2.3-2A Overview of Study Area Geology
Figure 2.3-2B Study Area Geology Sheet 1 of 3
Figure 2.3-2C Study Area Geology Sheet 2 of 3
Figure 2.3-2D Study Area Geology Sheet 3 of 3
Figure 2.3-3 Stratigraphic Column
Figure 2.3-4 Geologic Cross-Sections
Figure 2.3-5 HT Butte Coal Thickness
Figure 2.3-6 D Coal Thickness
Figure 2.3-7 D Coal Overburden Thickness
Figure 2.3-8 E1 Coal Thickness
Figure 2.3-9 E Coal Thickness
Figure 2.3-10 F Coal Thickness
Figure 2.3-11 HT Butte Coal Bottom Structure
Figure 2.3-12 D Coal Bottom Structure
Figure 2.3-13 E1 Coal Bottom Structure
Figure 2.3-14 E Coal Bottom Structure
Figure 2.3-15 Location of Previous Underground and Surface Mines
Figure 2.3-16 Locations of Oil and Gas Wells, and Underground and Surface Mines
Figure 2.3-17A Overburden Sampling Boreholes
Figure 2.3-17B Shallow Overburden Boreholes
Figure 2.3-17C Boreholes with Suite Two Analyses
Figure 2.3-18A SAR, E.C., and Lithologic Units for SHOB-05, SHOB-14, SHOB-22, SHOB-27, SHOB-33, and SHOB-38
Figure 2.3-18B SAR, E.C., and Lithologic Units for SHOB-07, SHOB-16, and SHOB-29
Figure 2.3-19 Box and Whisker Plot of Texture vs. SAR
Figure 2.3-20 Current and Historic Boreholes with Lithologic Logs
Figure 2.3-21 Current and Historic Boreholes with Geophysical Logs
Figure 2.3-22 Examples of Geophysical Logs for Gamma Ray Analysis
Figure 2.3-23 Drill Hole Locations (Core Holes, Quality Modeled)
Figure 2.3-24 Drill Hole Locations (Rotary Holes)
Figure 2.3-25 E Coal Heating Value (BTU/lb) (As-Received Basis)
Figure 2.3-26 E Coal Sulfur Content (%) (As-Received Basis)
Figure 2.3-27 E Coal Sodium Content (%) (As-Received Basis)
Figure 2.3-28 E Coal Moisture Content (%) (As-Received Basis)
Figure 2.3-29 E Coal Ash Content (%) (As-Received Basis)
Figure 2.3-30 E1 Coal Heating Value (BTU/lb) (As-Received Basis)
Figure 2.3-31 E1 Coal Sulfur Content (%) (As-Received Basis)
Figure 2.3-32 E1 Coal Sodium Content (%) (As-Received Basis)
Figure 2.3-33 E1 Coal Moisture Content (%) (As-Received Basis)
Figure 2.3-34 E1 Coal Ash Content (%) (As-Received Basis)
Figure 2.3-35 D Coal Heating Value (BTU/lb) (As-Received Basis)
Figure 2.3-36 D Coal Sulfur Content (%) (As-Received Basis)
Figure 2.3-37 D Coal Sodium Content (%) (As-Received Basis)
Figure 2.3-38 D Coal Moisture Content (%) (As-Received Basis)
Figure 2.3-39 D Coal Ash Content (%) (As-Received Basis)
Figure 2.3-40 HT Butte Coal Quality (As-Received Basis)
Appendices
Appendix 2.3-1 Previous Mine Search Results
Appendix 2.3-2 NDIC DMR, Oil and Gas Division Well Search Results
Appendix 2.3-3 Well No. 6369
Appendix 2.3-4 Well No. 4975
Appendix 2.3-5 Summary of 2002 Overburden Analyses by Borehole
Appendix 2.3-6 Summary of Phase I, Phase II, and Phase III Overburden Analyses by Borehole within the Study Area
Appendix 2.3-7 Summary of Shallow Overburden Analyses by Borehole within the Study Area
Appendix 2.3-8 2002 Overburden Laboratory Data Sheets
Appendix 2.3-9 Phase I and Phase II Overburden Laboratory Data Sheets
Appendix 2.3-10 Phase III Overburden Laboratory Data Sheets
Appendix 2.3-11 Shallow Overburden Laboratory Data Sheets
Appendix 2.3-12 Suite Two Analyses Laboratory Data Sheets
Appendix 2.3-13 2002 Lithologic Logs within the Study Area
Appendix 2.3-14 Phase II and Phase III Lithologic Logs within the Study Area
Appendix 2.3-15 Shallow Overburden Lithologic Logs within the Study Area
Appendix 2.3-16 2002 Geophysical Logs within the Study Area
Appendix 2.3-17 Phase II and Phase III Geophysical Logs within the Study Area
Appendix 2.3-18 Coal Logs 2007 within the Study Area
Appendix 2.3-19 Detailed Incremental Analyses for the Cored Holes within the Study Area
Appendix 2.3-20 Detailed Incremental Analyses for the Rotary Holes within the Study Area
2.4 Soil Resources
2.4 Soil Resources Narrative
Tables
Table 2.4-1 Laboratory Parameters and Method References
Table 2.4-2 Laboratory Results for All Sample Sites
Table 2.4-3 Soil Series Present within the Permit Boundary
Table 2.4-4 Soil Map Unit Descriptions
Table 2.4-5 Soil Map Unit Acreage within the Permit Boundary
Table 2.4-6 Observation Point Classification and Salvage Recommendations
Figures
Figure 2.4-1 Overview of Soil Study Area
Figure 2.4_2A Soil Survey Map, Sheet 1
Figure 2.4_2B Soil Survey Map, Sheet 2
Figure 2.4_2C Soil Survey Map, Sheet 3
Appendices
Appendix 2.4-1 Typical Soil Series Pedon Descriptions
2.5 Ground Water Hydrology
2.5 Ground Water Hydrology Narrative
Tables
Table 2.5-1 Regional and Local Hydrogeology
Table 2.5-2A Well Monitoring Locations
Table 2.5-2B Staff Gage Locations
Table 2.5-2C Seep and Spring Locations
Table 2.5-3 Summary of Field Derived Aquifer Test Results
Table 2.5-4 Probable Hydrologic Effects of Mining
Table 2.5-5 Ground Water Monitoring Schedule
Figures
Figure 2.5-1 Locations of Monitoring Wells, Staff Gages, and Seeps and Springs
Figure 2.5-2 Geologic Cross Sections
Figure 2.5-3 Underburden - HT Butte Aquifer Potentiometric Surface
Figure 2.5-4 HT Butte Coal Potentiometric Surface
Figure 2.5-5 Overburden - D Coal Aquifer Potentiometric Surface
Figure 2.5-6 Underburden and HT Butte Coal Wells Piper Plot
Figure 2.5-7 Overburden and D Coal Wells Piper Plot
Appendices
Appendix 2.5-1 Monitoring Well Borehole and Construction Summary
Appendix 2.5-2 Monitoring Well Lithologic Boring Logs
Appendix 2.5-3 Monitoring Well Geophysics Logs
Appendix 2.5-4 Water Levels and Seep and Spring Flows
Appendix 2.5-5 Aquifer Testing at the South Heart Lignite Mine
Appendix 2.5-5 Aquifer Testing at the South Heart Lignite Mine Narrative
Tables
Table 2.5-5-1 Summary of Field Derived Aquifer Properties
Figures
Figure 2.5-5-1 Aquifer Testing Well Locations
Appendix 2.5-6 Water Quality Results for Ground Water and Seeps and Springs
Appendix 2.5-6 Water Quality Results for Ground Water and Seeps and Springs Narrative
Tables
Table 2.5-6-1 Ground Water Quality
Table 2.5-6-2 Seeps and Springs Water Quality
Figures
Figure 2.5-6-1 Overburden Wells Piper Plot
Figure 2.5-6-2 D Coal Wells Piper Plot
Figure 2.5-6-3 Underburden Wells Piper Plot
Figure 2.5-6-4 HT Butte Wells Piper Plot
Figure 2.5-6-5 Alluvial Wells Piper Plot
Figure 2.5-6-6 Seeps and Springs Piper Plot
Appendix 2.5-7 Boreholes Considered for Interpretation of Hydrogeology
Appendix 2.5-7 Boreholes Considered for Interpretation of Hydrogeology
Figures
Figure 2.5-7-1 Boreholes Considered for Interpretation of Hydrogeology
Appendix 2.5-8 Well Certification
Appendix 2.5-8 Well Certification Narrative
Tables
Table 2.5-8-1 Potential Well/Spring Owners
Figures
Figure 2.5-8-1 Certified Wells and Springs
Appendices
Appendix A Typical Letter and Well/Spring Questionnaire
Appendix B Completed Well Survey Packets
2.6 Surface Water Information
2.6 Surface Water Information Narrative
Tables
Table 2.6-1 Geomorphic Characteristics of Streams at the Ten Alluvial Sites in the Primary Study Area
Table 2.6-2 Culvert Descriptions
Table 2.6-3 Bridge and Dam Descriptions
Table 2.6-4 Reservoirs and Stock Ponds
Table 2.6-5 Stream Gage and Catchment Information
Table 2.6-6 Summary Information for USGS Stream Gages
Table 2.6-7 Baseflow Calculations for the Heart River
Table 2.6-8 Mean Monthly Flows
Table 2.6-9 Primary Study Area Gaging Station Site Selection Criteria
Table 2.6-10 Primary Study Area Gaging Station Measuring Devices
Table 2.6-11 Summary of Stark County Water Rights
Table 2.6-12 Summary of Historic Water Quality Data and Documentation Sources
Table 2.6-13 Criteria for Selecting Water Quality Sampling Sites
Table 2.6-14 Surface Water Sampling Events
Table 2.6-15 Surface Water Quality Data: Average, Minimum, Maximum and Number of Sample Dates for Total Dissolved Solids, Total Suspended Solids, Iron and pH
Table 2.6-16 Curve Numbers Associated with Different Hydrologic Soil Types
Table 2.6-17 Comparison of Potential Changes in Flows from Proposed Mine Operations
Table 2.6-18 Comparison of Potential Changes in Flows Following Mine Reclamation
Table 2.6-19 Surface Water Quality Assessment
Figures
Figure 2.6-1 Overview of Surface Water Study Areas
Figure 2.6-2 Geomorphic Site Locations
Figure 2.6-3 Drainage Area - Local Channel Slope Relationship in the Primary Study Area
Figure 2.6-4 Overland Flow Path Length - Ground Slope Relationship in the Primary Study Area
Figure 2.6-5 Location of Structures and Ponds
Figure 2.6-6A Surface Water Contributing Watersheds Sheet 1
Figure 2.6-6B Surface Water Contributing Subwatersheds Sheet 2
Figure 2.6-7 Heart River Near South Heart (USGS GAGE #06343000) Mean Daily Flow Hydrograph and Flow Exceedance Probabilities, Period of Record from July 01, 1946 to September 30, 1984
Figure 2.6-8 Stark County Surface Water Rights
Figure 2.6-9 Surface Water Quality Monitoring Locations
Appendices
Appendix 2.6-1 Seasonal Variation for Surface Water Quantity within the Primary Study Area
Appendix 2.6-2 Historical Water Chemistry Data
Appendix 2.6-3 Limited Sediment and Phosphorous Data at Five Sites
Appendix 2.6-4 Surface Water Quality Results
2.7 Land Use and Vegetation
2.7.1 Pre-mining Land Use
2.7.1 Pre-mining Land Use Narrative
Tables
Table 2.7.1-1 Pre-Mine Land Use Acreage within the Permit Boundary
Table 2.7.1-2 Five-Year Cropland Use and Yield History within the Permit Boundary
Table 2.7.1-3 Stark County Average Crop Yields
Table 2.7.1-4 Soil Mapping Unit Productivity and Forage Suitability
Table 2.7.1-5 Tame Pastureland Production Estimates by Forage Suitability Group
Table 2.7.1-6 Use and Description of Structures within the Permit Boundary
Table 2.7.1-7 Conservation Reserve Program Enrollment and Status within the Permit Boundary
Table 2.7.1-8 Location and Use of Structures within One-Half Mile of the Permit Boundary
Table 2.7.1-9 Summary of Land Capability Classification within the Permit Boundary
Figures
Figure 2.7.1-1 Overview of Land Use Study Area
Figure 2.7.1-2A Pre-mine Land Use Map, Sheet 1
Figure 2.7.1-2B Pre-mine Land Use Map, Sheet 2
Figure 2.7.1-2C Pre-mine Land Use Map, Sheet 3
Figure 2.7.1-3A Pre-mine Land Capability Classification Map, Sheet 1
Figure 2.7.1-3B Pre-mine Land Capability Classification Map, Sheet 2
Figure 2.7.1-3C Pre-mine Land Capability Classification Map, Sheet 3
Appendices
Appendix 2.7.1-1 Summary of Pre-Mining Land Use Acreage and Soil Mapping Unit Information by Landowner within the Permit Boundary
Appendix 2.7.1-2 Pre-mine Land Management Information
2.7.2 Pre-mining Vegetation
2.7.2 Pre-mining Vegetation Narrative
Tables
Table 2.7.2-1 Vegetation Mapping Units Sampled
Table 2.7.2-2 Summary of Point-Intercept Cover Data for Ecological Sites, Woodland and Tame Pasture
Table 2.7.2-3 Similarity Index Summary by Ecological Site and by Landowner within the Permit Boundary
Table 2.7.2-4 Shrub and Tree Density (Stems per Acre) for Three Woodland Types Sampled - Vegetation Study Area
Table 2.7.2-5 Correlation of Vegetation Sampling Sites with Soils Mapping Units and NRCS Ecological Sites
Table 2.7.2-6 Vegetation Acreage by Landowner - Permit Area
Table 2.7.2-7 Vegetation Acreage by Ecological Site/Vegetation Type
Table 2.7.2-8 Shelterbelt Descriptions
Table 2.7.2-9 Shelterbelt Acreage by Landowner
Table 2.7.2-10 North Dakota Natural Heritage Inventory Plant Species of Concern and Significant Ecological Communities
Figures
Figure 2.7.2-1 Vegetation Study Area
Figure 2.7.2-2 Diagram of Plot Layout for Native Grassland and Tame Pastureland Sampling Sites
Figure 2.7.2-3 Diagram of Plot Layout for Woodland Sampling Sites
Figure 2.7.2-4 Shelterbelt Map Overview
Figure 2.7.2-5 Shelterbelt Map (SB-01)
Figure 2.7.2-6 Shelterbelt Map (SB-02)
Figure 2.7.2-7 Shelterbelt Map (SB-03)
Figure 2.7.2-8 Shelterbelt Map (SB-04)
Figure 2.7.2-9 Shelterbelt Map (SB-05)
Figure 2.7.2-10 Shelterbelt Map (SB-06)
Figure 2.7.2-11 Shelterbelt Map (SB-07)
Figure 2.7.2-12 Shelterbelt Map (SB-08)
Figure 2.7.2-13 Shelterbelt Map (SB-09)
Figure 2.7.2-14 Shelterbelt Map (SB-10)
Figure 2.7.2-15 Shelterbelt Map (SB-11)
Figure 2.7.2-16 Shelterbelt Map (SB-12)
Figure 2.7.2-17 Shelterbelt Map (SB-13)
Figure 2.7.2-18 Shelterbelt Map (SB-14)
Figure 2.7.2-19 Shelterbelt Map (SB-15)
Figure 2.7.2-20 Shelterbelt Map (SB-16)
Exhibits
Exhibit 2.7.2-1A Vegetation Map, Sheet 1
Exhibit 2.7.2-1B Vegetation Map, Sheet 2
Exhibit 2.7.2-1C Vegetation Map, Sheet 3
Appendices
Appendix A List of Vascular Plant Species Identified
Appendix B Percent Canopy Cover/Constancy by Plot for Ecological Sites, Woodland and Tame Pasture
Appendix C Annual Above-Ground Production (Grams/m^2) by Plot for Ecological Sites, Woodland and Tame Pasture
Appendix D Shrub and Tree Density (Stems/Acre) by Plot for Woodland Sample Sites
Appendix E Summary of Point-Intercept Cover by Sample Plot for Ecological Sites, Woodland and Tame Pasture
Appendix E Attachment Summary of Point-Intercept Cover by Pin Frame
Appendix F Shrub and Tree Canopy Cover by Sample Site for Woodland Sites
Appendix G Average Number of Species per Plot for Ecological Sites, Woodland and Tame Pasture
2.8 Alluvial Valley Floors
2.8 Alluvial Valley Floor Narrative
Appendices
Appendix 2.8-1 Alluvial Valley Floor Determination Letter
2.9 Fish and Wildlife Resources
2.9 Fish and Wildlife Resources Narrative
Tables
Table 2.9-1 Field Studies by Month
Table 2.9-2 Comparison of Baseline Vegetation Types (SCOW 2007) and Wildlife Habitat Types (WESTECH 1993)
Table 2.9-3 Characteristics of Landbird Belt Transects
Table 2.9-4 Acreages of Wildlife Habitats Identified in the South Heart Lignite Mine Fish and Wildlife Baseline Study Area
Table 2.9-5 Wildlife Species Recorded by Habitat
Table 2.9-6 Wildlife Species Recorded at Impoundments, 2006-2007
Table 2.9-7 Pronghorn Sightings by Habitat, 2006-2007
Table 2.9-8 White-Tailed Deer Sightings by Habitat, 2006-2007
Table 2.9-9 Ring-Necked Pheasant Sightings by Habitat, 2006-2007
Table 2.9-10 Ring-Necked Pheasant Crow Count Results, 2007
Table 2.9-11 Mourning Dove Coo Count Results, 2007
Table 2.9-12 Landbird Survey Results, June 2007
Figures
Figure 2.9-1 Overview of Fish and Wildlife Study Area
Figure 2.9-2 Roadside Survey Points and Landbird Transects
Figure 2.9-3 Wildlife Species Occurrence by Habitat, 2006-2007
Figure 2.9-4 Big Game Sightings, 2006-2007
Figure 2.9-5 Furbearers Sightings, 2006-2007
Figure 2.9-6 Game Bird Sightings, 2006-2007
Figure 2.9-7 Raptor Sightings, 2006-2007
Exhibits
Exhibit 2.9-1A Fish and Wildlife Habitat Map, Sheet 1 of 4
Exhibit 2.9-1B Fish and Wildlife Habitat Map, Sheet 2 of 4
Exhibit 2.9-1C Fish and Wildlife Habitat Map, Sheet 3 of 4
Exhibit 2.9-1D Fish and Wildlife Habitat Map, Sheet 4 of 4
Appendices
Appendix 2.9-1 Agency Correspondences
Appendix 2.9-2 Fish and Wildlife Potential Species Lists
Appendix 2.9-3 Representative Habitat Photographs
Appendix 2.9-4 Habitat Type 002 Impoundments Surveyed In the Study Area
2.10 Wetlands
2.10 Wetlands Narrative
Appendices
Appendix 2.10-1 Pre-mining Wetland Report
Appendix 2.10-1 Pre-mining Wetland Report Narrative
Tables
Table 2.0-1 Number of 2006 Vegetation Plots Meeting Hydrophytic Criteria (In text page 7)
Table 2.0-2 Number of Plots Evaluated in 2007 Meeting Wetland Criteria (In text page 8)
Table 2.0-3 Wetland Status for 80 Plots Sampled Wetland Study Area
Table 2.3-1 Wetland Acreage by Landowner and Wetland Mapping Unit - Permit Area
Table 2.4-1 Wetland Water Quality Data
Figures
Figure 2-1 Overview of Wetlands Study Area
Exhibits
Exhibit 1A Wetland Map, Sheet 1
Exhibit 1B Wetland Map, Sheet 2
Exhibit 1C Wetland Map, Sheet 3
Appendices
Appendix A List of Vascular Plant Species Identified
Appendix B Percent Hydrophytic Composition Determined Using Three Calculation Procedures for 2006 Vegetation Plots
Appendix C Percent Hydrophytic Composition Determined Using Three Calculation Procedures for 2007 Wetland Plots
Appendix D Field Forms
Appendix E Plot Photographs
3 Operation Plans
3 Operation Plans Narrative
Tables
Table 3.1-1 Annual Area Disturbed
Table 3.1-2 Estimated Lignite Production
Table 3.1-3 Equipment List
Table 3.1-4 Summaries of Lignite and Overburden Thicknesses
Table 3.1-5 Suitable Growth Material Balance by Landowner - Life of Mine
Table 3.3-1 Maximum Weight of Explosives to be Detonated Within Any 8 Millisecond Delay Period
Table 3.5-1 Culvert Design Summary
Table 3.6-1 Curve Number Estimates
Table 3.6-2 Precipitation Frequency Estimates
Table 3.6-3 Ditch Sizing
Table 3.6-4 Cover Practice Values
Figures
Figure 3.1-1 Pit Layout and Facilities Map
Figure 3.1-2 Life of Mine Overburden and Lignite Removal Schedule Map
Figure 3.1-3a Mine Support Facilities (Conceptual)
Figure 3.1-3b Owner's Offices (Conceptual)
Figure 3.1-4 Haul Truck Fueling Depot (Conceptual)
Figure 3.1-5a Utilities Re-Route Map - Water Lines
Figure 3.1-5b Utilities Re-Route Map - Communication Lines
Figure 3.1-5c Utilities Re-Route Map - Underground Gas and Electric Lines
Figure 3.1-5d Utilities Re-Route Map - Power Lines
Figure 3.2-1a Existing Structures Map - Power Lines
Figure 3.2-1b Existing Structures Map - Gas Pipe Lines and Water Lines
Figure 3.2-1c Existing Structures Map - Communication Utilities
Figure 3.3-1 Blasting Distances Map
Figure 3.3-2 Typical Blast Design Using Nonel Trunklines and Downline Delays
Figure 3.3-3 Typical Blast Design Using Detonating Cord
Figure 3.5-1 General Haul Roads and Coal Ramps Layout
Figure 3.5-2 Main Haul Road - Typical Cross-Sections
Figure 3.5-3 Access Roads - Typical Cross-Sections
Figure 3.5-4 Facility Access Road Profile
Figure 3.5-5 Explosive Material Storage Site Access Road 1b Profile
Figure 3.5-6 Explosive Material Storage Site Access Road 1a Profile
Figure 3.5-7 Main Haul Road - Segment 1 Profile
Figure 3.5-8 Main Haul Road - Segment 2 Profile
Figure 3.5-9 Figure Removed, Number Kept as a Place Holder
Figure 3.5-10 Figure Removed, Number Kept as a Place Holder
Figure 3.5-11a Site Access Route Map
Figure 3.5-11b Right of Way Closure and Road Relocation Map
Figure 3.5-12 Culvert and Bridge Locations
Figure 3.5-13 South Branch Heart River HEC-RAS Analysis and Cross-Sections
Figure 3.5-14 South Branch Heart River Haul Road Bridge Plan
Figure 3.6-1 Life of Mine Water Management Plan
Figure 3.6-2 Permit Term Water Management Plan Sheet 1 of 2
Figure 3.6-3 Permit Term Water Management Plan Sheet 2 of 2
Figure 3.6-4 Ditch CD-1A
Figure 3.6-5 Ditch CD-2A
Figure 3.6-6 Pond 1
Figure 3.6-7 Pond 2
Figure 3.6-8 Facility Area Sump
Figure 3.6-9 Small Area Exemptions - Stockpile Containment Designs
Appendices
Appendix 3.3-1 Blast Record
Appendix 3.3-2 Notice of Blasting Schedule
Appendix 3.3-3 Pre-Blast Survey Request
Appendix 3.3-4 Surface Owners Within One Mile of the Permit Boundary
Appendix 3.3-5 Monitoring Equipment Specification Sheet
Appendix 3.5-1 Certification Letter - Primary Roads
Appendix 3.6-1 Certification Letter - Surface Water Management Operations Plans
Appendix 3.6-2 Surface Water Management SEDCAD Reports South Heart Lignite Mine
4 Post-Mining and Reclamation Plans
4 Post-Mining and Reclamation Plans Narrative
Tables
Table 4.1-1 Overburden Quality Sample Holes within Permit Boundary
Table 4.1-2 Overburden EC, SAR, and SAT Values by Landowner per Year
Table 4.1-3 Pre and Post Mining Wetland Acreage Comparison by Landowner and Water Regime
Table 4.1-4 Reclamation Schedule
Table 4.1-5 Legal Description of the Permit Area
Table 4.2-1 Pre- versus Post-mining Land Use Acreage by Landowner - Permit Area
Table 4.2-2 Pre- versus Post-mining Land Use Acreage - Permit Area
Table 4.3-1 Pre-Cropland Seed Mixture
Table 4.3-2 Basic Native Grassland Seed Mixture
Table 4.3-3 Species to be Added to the Basic Native Grass Mix by Ecological Site Description
Table 4.3-4 Temporary Area Seed Mix
Table 4.3-5 Stocking Rates for Woody Species
Figures
Figure 4.1-1 Rough Grading Sequence Map
Figure 4.1-2 SPGM Respread Sequence Map
Figure 4.1-3 Revegetation Sequence Map
Figure 4.1-4 Worst Case Pit Cross-section
Figure 4.1-5a Worst Case Bond Map
Figure 4.1-5b Worst Case Topography Map
Figure 4.1-5c Worst Case Cross-Sections
Figure 4.1-6 Pre-mining Topography
Figure 4.1-7a Post-mining Topography
Figure 4.1-7b Permanent Impoundments, Re-Established Channels and Wetland Restoration
Figure 4.1-7c General Specifications for Reclaimed Stock Watering Pond
Figure 4.1-8 Pre-mining Slope Map
Figure 4.1-9 Post-mining Slope Map
Figure 4.1-10a Soil Respread Thickness Map
Figure 4.1-10b Overburden Geochemistry Drill Hole and Correlation Sections Locations
Figure 4.1-10c Overburden Geochemistry Correlation Chart Section 1
Figure 4.1-10d Overburden Geochemistry Correlation Chart Section 2
Figure 4.1-10e Overburden Geochemistry Correlation Chart Section 3
Figure 4.1-10f Overburden Geochemistry Correlation Chart Section 4
Figure 4.1-10g Overburden Geochemistry Correlation Chart Section 5
Figure 4.1-10h Overburden Geochemistry Correlation Chart Section 6
Figure 4.1-10i Overburden Geochemistry Correlation Chart Section 7
Figure 4.1-10j Overburden Geochemistry Correlation Chart Section 8
Figure 4.1-10k Overburden Geochemistry Correlation Chart Section 9
Figure 4.1-10l Overburden Geochemistry Correlation Chart Section 10
Figure 4.1-10m Overburden Geochemistry Correlation Chart Section 11
Figure 4.1-10n Overburden Geochemistry Correlation Chart Section 12
Figure 4.1-10o Overburden Geochemistry Correlation Chart Section 13
Figure 4.2-1 Post-mining Land Use Map
Figure 4.2-2 Trails Typical Cross-section
Appendices
Appendix 4.1-1 Bond Calculations
Appendix 4.1-2 Post-Mining Wetlands Design
Appendix 4.2-1 Landowner's Post-mining Preference Statements
5 References
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