SURFMIN: Abandoned mine lands
OSM
Library Number: 066 Date to NTIS: 11/17/89
NTIS
Accession No: PB90-148743 NTIS List Price: 17 00
CFR
Citation: 30 CFR 816.81-816.83
Title
of Report:
COLLECTION
OF REPRESENTATIVE COAL REFUSE SAMPLES FOR LEACHATE GENERATION STUDIES
(1984).
205 pp.
Performing
Organization Name and Address:
University of Illinois (Energy
Resources), Urbana, IL 61820
Type of
Report: Final Report
Abstract:
Report
discusses statistical valid sampling plan with a known degree of
precision
for assessing the environmental impact of coal cleaning refuse (gob)
piles
via leaching studies. At 2 gob piles in
southwest Illinois a portable
drilling
rig was used to collect 200 split-spoon samples at various depths and
locations. A water shake extraction procedure and
concentrations of 30
constituents
in shake test extracts were determined.
Extract data was used to
determine
variability of constituent concentrations in extracts and effect of
sample
depth and location on constituent concentrations.
Keywords:
ABANDONED
MINE LAND
COAL
REFUSE SAMPLES
LEACHATE
GENERATION
Author(s):
Griffin,
Robert A.
Krapac,
Ivan G.
Smyth,
Charles A.
OSM
Library Number: 122 Date to NTIS: 11/27/90
NTIS
Accession No: PB9l-121376 NTIS List Price: 17.00
CFR
Citation: 30 CFR 874
Title
of Report:
APPROACHING
AN ABANDONED MINE LANDS RECLAMATION/DEVELOPMENT PLAN (1979). 98 pp.
Performing
Organization Name and Address:
Skelly and Loy Engineers, Harrisburg, PA
17110
Type of
Report: Final Report (Model Plan)
Abstract:
Report
includes analysis of regulations under Title IV of P.L. 95-87 and draft
model
plan with acceptable content requirements.
Final plan will aid states in
preparation
of State Reclamation Plans by utilizing examples in model as a
guide. Model represents an acceptable plan and
greater detail is encouraged and
should
be considered by those states with more detailed info available. The
analysis
and plan were provided to all OSM regulations, states, and Indian
tribes
for comments which were received and
incorporated by OSM and Appalachian
Regional
Commission. Appendix discusses
incorporation of development plan into
incentive
reclamation.
Keywords:
ABANDONED
MINE LAND
MODEL
RECLAMATION PLAN
Author(s): Unknown
OSM
Library Number: 354 Date to NTIS: 12 /06/90
NTIS
Accession No: PB9l-127894/AS NTIS List ,Price: 15.00
CFR
Citation: 30 CFR 817.121
Title
of Report:
RECLAMATION
OF ABANDONED DEEP MINE ENTRIES (1985). 35 pp.
Performing
Organization Name and Address:
USDOI-Office of Surface Mining,
Pittsburgh, PA 15220.
Type of
Report: Final Report
Abstract:
Discusses
recent Office of Surface Mining case histories. Over 1000 abandoned
coal mine
entries (shafts/slopes/drifts) exist in the PA Anthracite Region.
Shaft
collapse and characteristics of impending collapse are discussed and 6
modes
of failure are identified. Hazardous
shaft checklist recommending such
items
as current closure, shaft construction, borehole TV inspection, topography
and
geology, specific analysis of methane, shaft depth, water level, surface
water
drainage, and closest mine pool monitoring site are presented. The shaft
checklist
may be useful to reclamation investigators.
Keywords:
ABANDONED
MINE LAND
SUBSIDENCE
RECLAMATION
Author(s):
Maynard,
Bernard R.
Simpson,
David G.
OSM
Library Number: 492 Date to NTIS: 03/02/90
NTIS
Accession No: NTIS
List Price: 0.00
CFR
Citation: 30 CFR 870-887
Title
of Report:
A STUDY
OF THE RECLAMATION OF ABANDONED MINE LANDS (1983). 127 pp.
Performing
Organization Name and A dress:
Mike Staton Associates, Washington, DC
20004
Type of
Report: Final Report Abstract:
Study
focused on abandoned mine land (AML) staffing level and organization
structure
as it exists; plans state has for providing additional staff to absorb
growth
in grant funds; project management; project implementing plans in use by
State;
number of design projects in state inventory and number of sites in each
project;
historical data related to time it takes to implement project upon
receipt
of funds; state laws, rules, regulations, and procedural mechanics which
affect
the ability of state to implement the AML program; and companies awarded
reclamation
programs.
Keywords:
ABANDONED
MINE LAND
Author(s):
Staton,
David Michael
OSM
Library Number: 578 Date to NTIS: 08/10/90
NTIS
Accession No: PB90-264573 NTIS List Price: 15.00
CFR
Citation: 30 CFR 874
Title
of Report:
DEVELOPMENT
AND TESTING OF A DRY FEED EJECTOR FOR BACKFILLING ABANDONED
UNDERGROUND
MINES (1987). 4 5 pp.
Performing
Organization Name and Address:
Burnett, MacKenzie (P.E.), Sudbury, MA
01776
Type of
Report: Final Report
Abstract:
Ejector
developed which solves technical problems of pneumatically backfilling
abandoned
mines from the surface. Ejector system
uses air to turn the sand at
the
bottom of a borehole thus presents no surface to wear. Four (4) designs of
the
ejector were tested. Design parameters
and test results are presented in
the
report. The operating cost is provided
in CONCLUSION and compared with
airlock
feeder system and estimated that the ejector can operate at less than
half
the cost of the airlock feed system.
Keywords:
ABANDONED
MINE LAND
SUBSIDENCE
CONTROL
DRY
FEED EJECTOR
Author(s):
Burnett,
Mackenzie (P.E.)
OSM
Library Number: 581 Date to NTIS: 08/10/90
NTIS
Accession No: PB90-264540 NTIS List Price: 39.00
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 874
Title
of Report:
BLASTING
AS AN AML RECLAMATION METHOD (1987). (VOL I) 284 pp.
Performing
Organization Name and Address:
Bauer, Calder & Workman, Inc., Washburn, ND 58577
Type of
Report: Volume I - Draft Report
Abstract:
Blasting
was done at 10-acre site near Beulah ND to examine possible use of
blasting
as an abandoned mine land (AML) reclamation method. Objective of
blasting
for AML work is the collapse of underground development from surface.
Second
approach is the use of blasting to fill sinkholes. In this type of blast
application,
only free face for material movement is vertically downwards into
the
abandoned development. Field
methodology and results of test blast program
are
discussed. Conclusions are made
relating to technical and cost feasibility
of the
method; sensitivity of cost of AML blasting is examined.
Keywords:
ABANDONED
MINE LAND
SUBSIDENCE
CONTROL BLASTING
Author(s):
Satchwell,
Paul S.
Workman,
J. Lydall (P.E.)
OSM Library
Number: 582 Date to NTIS: 08/10/90
NTIS
Accession No: PB90-264557 NTIS List Price: 23.00
CFR
Citation: 30 CFR 874
Title
of Report:
BLASTING
AS AN AML RECLAMATION METHOD - APPENDICES (VOL II). 204 pp.
Performing
Organization Name and Address:
Bauer, Calder & Workman, Inc.,
Washburn, ND 58577
Type of
Report: Volume II - Appendixes
Abstract:
Appendix
A: Blasting Layout Sketches. Appendix B:
Field Blast Summary Sheets.
Appendix C:
Results from Analysis of High-Speed Films. Appendix D:
Technical
Analysis of Actual Blast Data. Appendix
E: Technical Analysis of
Standard
Loading Data. Appendix F: Analysis Using AML Blast Cost Model.
Appendix
G: Analysis Using AML Blast Cost Model
(Volume I - OSM Library Report
No. 581
- NTIS Accession No. PB90-264540)
Keywords:
ABANDONED
MINE LAND
SUBSIDENCE
CONTROL
BLASTING
Author(s):
Satchwell,
Paul C.
Workman,
J. Lydall (P.E.)
OSM
Library Number: 583 Date to NTIS: 08/10/90
NTIS
Accession No: PB90-264565 NTIS List Price: 23.00
CFR
Citation: 30 CFR 874
Title
of Report:
CAVITY
DETECTION USING HIGH-RESOLUTION SEISMIC REFLECTION METHODS (1984). 75
pp.
Performing
Organization Name and Address:
Southwest Missouri State University,
Springfield, MO 65802
Type of
Report: Final Report
Abstract:
Surface
collapses due to abandoned coal mines are a problem of great concern in
southwest
Kansas. A reliable and cost-efficient
method for detecting mined
cavities
is needed to evaluate prospective construction sites. High-resolution
reflection
was used successfully to detect mined cavities in a 3 foot thick coal
seam at
depths of 9 and 13 meters (29 and 43 feet). The reflected event from top
of coal
exhibited reduced amplitude over water and coal ash slurry filled
cavities.
Keywords:
ABANDONED
MINE LAND
SUBSIDENCE
DETECTION
SEISMOLOGY
Author(s):
Branham,
Keith L.
OSM
Library Number: 585 Date to NTIS: 08/28/90
NTIS
Accession No: PB90-267246 NTIS List Price: 23.00
CFR
Citation: 30 CFR 874
Title
of Report:
APPLICATION
OF ELECTROTELLURIC GEOPHYSICAL TECHNIQUES TO SUBSURFACE VOID
EXPLORATION
IN SUBSIDENCE INVESTIGATION AND CONTROL (1989). 180 pp.
Performing
Organization Name and Address:
Goodson & Associates, Denver, CO
80215
Type of
Report: Final Report
Abstract:
Results
from series of evaluations on Petro-Sonde instrument emphasize
difficulty
in delineating subsurface cavities.
Instrument's void detection was
not
significant and better than random guess under relative simple range of
conditions. The degree of success achieved in detecting
coal at Marissa, IL
indicates
that the instrument may not be suited for detailed site
characterization,
but it may be useful as a preliminary investigation tool.
Keywords:
ABANDONED
MINE LAND
SUBSIDENCE
DETECTION
ELECTROTELLURIC
Author(s):
Groy,
David L.
Moore,
Richard C.
OSM
Library Number: 598 Date to NTIS: 09/09/91
NTIS
Accession No: PB9l-228411 NTIS List Price: 19.00
CFR Citation: 30 CFR 874
Title
of Report:
APPLICATION
OF TIME DOMAIN REFLECTOMETRY TO SUBSIDENCE MONITORING (1991). 48 pp.
Performing
Organization Name and Address:
Illinois State Geological Survey,
Champaign, IL 61820
Type of
Report: Final Report
Abstract:
Report
describes how reflected voltage pulses from coaxial antenna cable grouted
in rock
masses can be used to quantify type and magnitude of rock mass
deformation
(movements) during the abandoned mine subsidence events. Project
encompassed
2 sequential phases of work: 1) Lab
determinations were made to
quantify
signal changes with shear and tensile cable deformations and to select
cable
diameter and grout mix. 2) Field
installation and monitoring procedures
were tested
at 2 active planned subsidence mining operations and over 100
abandoned
mines with an active subsidence event.
Keywords:
ABANDONED
MINE LAND
SUBSIDENCE
Author(s):
Bauer,
R.A.
Dowding,
C.H.
Mehnert,
B.B.
O'Connor,
K.
Roosendaal,
Illinois State Geological Survey
Su, M.B.
NTIS
Accession No: NTIS List Price:
Title of Report:
PNEUMATIC
BACKFILLING DEMONSTRATION (October 1995) 22 pp.
Performing
Organization Name and Address:
Burnett
Associates, Inc.
816
North Traver Trail
Glenwood
Springs, CO 81601
Type of
Report: Final contract report (1432
J0349028)
Abstract:
Two
pneumatic stowing devices developed under U.S. Bureau of Mines AML program
contracts
were demonstrated in West Virginia to private contractors and state
and
federal government representatives. The
purpose of the demonstration was to
demonstrate
the improved systems and encourage those who specify backfilling to
make
use of the new technology. A mine
portal was filled for a distance of 70
ft and
sealed and an underground void was pneumatically stowed through a
borehole.
The
mine portal was pneumatically backfilled using the Burnett Pneumatic
Pipefeeder
with ASHTO number 57 limestone. The
portal was packed solidly to the
roof. The water flow rate of approximately 5 gal/min,
draining from the mine,
remained
unchanged and has gone from a pH of 2.8 before the mine was sealed to a
pH of
7.0 in the 7 months since the portal was sealed.
An
underground void was pneumatically stowed through an 8-in-diam borehole using
the
Burnett High Efficiency Ejector. The
process stowed 30 st of ASHTO number
67
limestone in less than two hours into a void that is 42-in-high by
15-ft-wide. The stowing process was monitored by a video
borehole camera
provided
and operated by the Office of Surface Mining personnel.
Keyword(s):
Abandoned
mines
Mine
sealing
High
efficiency ejector
Pneumatic
backfilling
Pneumatic
stowing device
Author(s):
Mackenzie Burnett