NOTICE OF PROJECT SUBMITTAL FOR APPROVAL OF FEDERAL FUNDS TO RECLAIM ABANDONED MINE LANDS The Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Division of Reclamation, Abandoned Mine Land Program is preparing a project for submittal to the U.S. Office of Surface Mining to receive approval to use grant funds to reclaim this project. This site was selected pursuant to the approved Indiana State Abandoned Mine Land Plan, as amended. Sites eligible for reclamation under this program are those that were mined for coal or were disturbed by coal mining prior to August 3, 1977; or were mined for coal or disturbed by coal mining prior to July 26, 1982, and where available reclamation bond is inadequate for reclamation purposes; or were mined for coal or disturbed by coal mining prior to November 5, 1990, and the surety company has become insolvent. Written comments or requests for additional information should be filed within thirty days of this notice. If sufficient written interest is expressed by residents proximal to the intended reclamation site, a public meeting may be scheduled. Those interested in responding to this notice should address all communication to: Mark Stacy Environmental Specialist Division of Reclamation 14619 West State Road 48 Jasonville IN 47438-7056 Site 2197 This site is located approximately 6 miles south of Terre Haute in Riley Township, Vigo County, Indiana. It is in the Lewis USGS 7.5 Quadrangle and in Township 11N, Range 8W, Section 31. The problem is a dangerous highwall along Collie Road. The highwall is over 25 feet high and presents a safety hazard to drivers. Reclamation will involve the installation of a protective guardrail along the county road. The work will also include light grading, clearing, and revegetation. 152168 TS 1/29, 2/5/16 hspaxlp
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