RFB-40-26 EEC-AML-24012AMLBAML |
RFB-40-26 EEC-AML-24012AMLBAML
Estimated Length of Project:
(Substantial Completion) + 90 Calendar Days (Final Completion)
This AML reclamation project is being conducted to protect the residence of Steve Roberts from excessive water runoff on the hillside behind the property. The total area of the site is 5.5 acres with an expected disturbance of 3 acres. Investigations by AML staff determined this runoff and small land slide to be mine related. There is evidence of portals and coal seam seepage on adjacent properties but no portals were found to be within the limits of this project. Design investigations determined that the water runoff is likely due to seepage from a seam in the hillside and will need to be captured by new infrastructure from this project.
The design for this project intends to place a large rock ditch on the hillside in the already eroded path that has been created from water runoff. Trees that have fallen over from excessive water runoff will need to be removed from the hillside. Within the stable area(s), a total of 0.5 acres of trees will be disturbed. A minimum number of trees greater than 3” diameter will be cut. If required, AML will elect to make a payment to the Imperiled Bat Conservation Fund in accordance with a determination from USFWS.
A retaining wall will be constructed directly behind the residence to further protect from unstable earth sliding down the hillside. The drainage from this wall will be routed into the newly constructed ditch which discharges into the natural drain on the property.
The waste area for this project is located between the KY-680 and KY-1426. This site is 3 miles southwest of the project area. Any trees that cannot be burned onsite will be transported here to be burned as per standard AML practice. Waste from this project is anticipated to consist of dirt and small rocks that will be filled and graded to promote drainage. The coordinates for the waste area are: 37.5363, -82.6468. The total area of the waste area is 13 acres with an expected disturbance of .6 acres.
The strict implementation and enforcement of standard AML sediment and erosion control Best Management Practices (BMPs) will prevent significant amounts of sediments disturbed by project related activities from entering area streams to create indirect impacts to aquatic resources. All disturbed areas will be promptly revegetated at the end of construction using lime, fertilizer, residential or wildlife seed, and mulch, as necessary
Project Location: Floyd County