1. The Hazleton Mineland Reclamation Project at Cranberry Creek Trey Spear

2. Major Players: Hazleton Mayor, Louis Barletta vs State Rep. Todd Eachus D-Luzerne

3. Problems:

4. Proposal:

5. Proposed Dredge Mix:

6. Three Types of Fill:  Mix “A”  80-90% Dredge  10-20% coal ash (from cogeneration power plants)  The ash will dry and stabilize the dredge  Increase the pH of fill to counteract the acidity (AMD)  Hardens the dredge material, makes it less permeable to water  Mix “B”  Dredge  5-15% cement kiln dust (byproduct of manufacturing of Portland cement)  the cement kiln dust will increase the fill strength by 15- 40%  Mix “C”  Dredge  5-15% percent lime kiln dust  (a byproduct in the manufacturing of lime from crushed limestone)  provides additional drying agent, increases the pH, lowers its permeability, and reduces the potential for leaching  5-15% coal ash.

7. Points of Dispute:  Water Quality  Leaching Heavy metals: aluminum, arsenic, cadmium, chromium, lead, manganese, mercury, and vanadium  Radioactive Waste  Railways  Build new or refurbish existing rail lines  Traffic  Funding  Army Core of Engeneers may loose funding may loose funding

8. Conclusion:  Create upwards of 9,000 new jobs,  At least $10 million  Free facelift for Hazleton  Quick fix for abandoned mine land problems everywhere.  However, Risky due to it being an experimental process.