Longwall Mining Panels 202104
Identification_Information:
Citation:
Citation_Information:
Originator:Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of District Mining Operations
Publication_Date:202104
Title:
Longwall Mining Panels 202104
Geospatial_Data_Presentation_Form:vector digital data
Publication_Information:
Publication_Place:Coal Center, PA
Publisher:Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of District Mining Operations
Online_Linkage: http://www.pasda.psu.edu/
Description:
Abstract: 
Coal mining has occurred in Pennsylvania for over a century.  A method of coal mining known as Longwall Mining has become more prevalent in recent decades.Longwall mining involves full extraction of the coal seam in the longwall panel. The longwall mining machinery cuts or shears the coal off the face of a long wall panel of coal in a single pass. The machinery will then advance forward and perform another pass along the coal face. The broken off coal is hauled to the surface using conveyor belts. As the machinery advances forward into the coal panel, the mine roof is allowed to collapse behind it. This dataset identifies the footprint of these longwall panels relative to the surface.
Purpose: 
The purpose of this dataset is to identify the footprint of longwall panels relative to the surface.
Supplemental_Information: 
This data is intended for use at 1:24,000 or smaller scale.
Time_Period_of_Content:
Time_Period_Information:
Single_Date/Time:
Calendar_Date:202104
Currentness_Reference: 
publication date
Status:
Progress:Complete
Maintenance_and_Update_Frequency:Daily
Spatial_Domain:
Bounding_Coordinates:
West_Bounding_Coordinate:-80.578466
East_Bounding_Coordinate:-78.657606
North_Bounding_Coordinate:40.729781
South_Bounding_Coordinate:39.707316
Keywords:
Theme:
Theme_Keyword_Thesaurus:ISO 19115 Topic Categories
Theme_Keyword:coal mine
Theme_Keyword:anthracite
Theme_Keyword: bituminous
Theme_Keyword:coal resources
Theme_Keyword:active mine
Theme_Keyword:longwall panel
Theme_Keyword:longwall mining
Place:
Place_Keyword:Pennsylvania
Access_Constraints:None
Use_Constraints: 
The Originator, Publisher and Distributor exclude any and all implied warranties and make no warranty or representation with respect to the data files or accompanying documentation, including quality, performance, merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. These data files and documentation are provided 'as is' and the User assumes the entire risk as to their quality and performance. 
These data are not to be redistributed for commercial profit. Reproduction or redistribution of this digital data set without permission of the Originator/Publisher is expressly forbidden. The Originator and Publisher should be clearly cited in any product derived from this data. Any modifications to this data must be described in any digital or hardcopy product derived from this data.

Any digital or hardcopy product derived from this data should not be larger than a scale of 1:24,000 and the following disclaimer should be added to the product: "The Longwall_Panels layer was provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.  The layer was prepared using information considered to be the best historic data available. The Department assumes no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of this information."
Point_of_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of District Mining Operations
Contact_Person:Technical Services Unit
Contact_Position:Technical Services Unit
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical address
Address: 
DEP- California District Office
Address: 
25 Technology Drive
Address: 
California Technology Park
City:Coal Center
State_or_Province:PA
Postal_Code:15423
Country:USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone:724-769-1100
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:724-769-1102
Data_Set_Credit: 
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of District Mining Operations
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Data_Quality_Information:
Attribute_Accuracy:
Attribute_Accuracy_Report: 
Several attributes contain details of mine names, operators, status, and other details of mining operations.  These mine names, operators, status, and other details of mining operations change over time and there is NO guarantee that the data listed is the most accurate, recent, and/or complete.
Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy:
Horizontal_Positional_Accuracy_Report: 
This dataset was created by digitizing georeferenced mine maps of various/unknown accuracy and various/unknown coordinate systems to various base maps, including but not limited to USGS topographic maps and PAMAP aerial photography. Therefore, horizontal accuracy of the polygons representing the digitized mined out area are UNKNOWN.
Lineage:
Source_Information:
Source_Contribution: 
This dataset was created from digitizing mine maps developed from multiple mine operators. Credit should be given to the mine operators for developing the original mine maps.
Process_Step:
Process_Description: 
This dataset was created by scanning mine maps submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) as part of the Application for Bituminous Underground Mine or part of a six-month mine map update required under the permit. The digital scanned images of the maps were then georeferenced using ArcGIS to base maps, including but not limited to 7.5 minute USGS topographic maps and PAMAP aerial photography. Next, the longwall panel footprints on the map images were digitized and attributed.
Process_Step:
Process_Description: 
Metadata imported.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:
Process_Date:20110729
Process_Time:13364900
Process_Step:
Process_Description: 
Dataset copied.
Source_Used_Citation_Abbreviation:
Process_Date:202104
Process_Time:09111300
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Spatial_Data_Organization_Information:
Direct_Spatial_Reference_Method:Vector
Point_and_Vector_Object_Information:
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Spatial_Reference_Information:
Horizontal_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Planar:
Planar_Coordinate_Information:
Planar_Coordinate_Encoding_Method:coordinate pair
Coordinate_Representation:
Abscissa_Resolution:0.000125
Ordinate_Resolution:0.000125
Planar_Distance_Units:meters
Geodetic_Model:
Horizontal_Datum_Name:North American Datum of 1983
Ellipsoid_Name:Geodetic Reference System 80
Semi-major_Axis:6378137.000000
Denominator_of_Flattening_Ratio:298.257222
Vertical_Coordinate_System_Definition:
Altitude_System_Definition:
Altitude_Resolution:0.000122
Altitude_Encoding_Method:Explicit elevation coordinate included with horizontal coordinates
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Entity_and_Attribute_Information:
Detailed_Description:
Entity_Type:
Entity_Type_Label:LongwallMiningPanels
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:FID
Attribute_Definition: 
Internal feature number.
Attribute_Definition_Source: 
Esri
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Sequential unique whole numbers that are automatically generated.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:Shape
Attribute_Definition: 
Feature geometry.
Attribute_Definition_Source: 
ESRI
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Coordinates defining the features.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:ID
Attribute_Definition: 
Identification field not currently being used.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:Panel
Attribute_Definition: 
The designation of the longwall panel.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:Mine
Attribute_Definition: 
The name of the coal mine.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:Operator
Attribute_Definition: 
The operator of the coal mine.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:Year_Compl
Attribute_Definition: 
The year the panel was completed.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:Status
Attribute_Definition: 
A comment regarding the operational status of the panel.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value:Completed
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 
Mining of the panel has been completed.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value:Projected
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 
The panel location has been submitted to the DEP, but mining has not yet occurred on the panel.
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Enumerated_Domain:
Enumerated_Domain_Value:Active
Enumerated_Domain_Value_Definition: 
The panel is actively being mined as of the last update to this dataset.
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:SHAPE_Leng
Attribute:
Attribute_Label:SHAPE_Area
Attribute_Definition: 
Area of feature in internal units squared.
Attribute_Definition_Source: 
Esri
Attribute_Domain_Values:
Unrepresentable_Domain:
Positive real numbers that are automatically generated.
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Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of District Mining Operations
Contact_Person:Technical Services Unit
Contact_Position:Technical Services Unit
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical address
Address: 
DEP- California District Office
Address: 
25 Technology Drive
Address: 
California Technology Park
City:Coal Center
State_or_Province:PA
Postal_Code:15423
Country:USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone:724-769-1100
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:724-769-1102
Resource_Description:Downloadable Data
Distribution_Liability: 
Not for commercial use or resale. The User shall save the Commonwealth harmless from any suits, claims or actions arising out of the use of the data files or accompanying documentation, or arising out of any defect in the data files or accompanying documentation. The Commonwealth excludes any and all implied warranties and makes no warranty or representation with respect to the data files or accompanying documentation, including quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. These data files and documentation are provided AS IS and the User assumes the entire risk as to their quality and performance

Those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the FILES or any accompanying documentation.
Standard_Order_Process:
Digital_Form:
Digital_Transfer_Information:
Transfer_Size:0.267
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Distribution_Information:
Distributor:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access (PASDA)
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing address
Address: 
115 Land and Water building
City:University Park
State_or_Province:Pennsylvania
Postal_Code:16802
Country:United States
Contact_Voice_Telephone:(814) 865 - 8792
Contact_Electronic_Mail_Address:pasda@psu.edu
Distribution_Liability: 
The USER shall indemnify, save harmless, and, if requested, defend those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data, their officers, agents, and employees from and against any suits, claims, or actions for injury, death, or property damage arising out of the use of or any defect in the FILES or any accompanying documentation. Those parties involved with the development and distribution excluded any and all implied warranties, including warranties or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and makes no warranty or representation, either express or implied, with respect to the FILES or accompanying documentation, including its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. The FILES and documentation are provided "as is" and the USER assumes the entire risk as to its quality and performance. Those parties involved with the development and distribution of this data will not be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability to use the FILES or any accompanying documentation.
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Metadata_Reference_Information:
Metadata_Date:202104
Metadata_Contact:
Contact_Information:
Contact_Organization_Primary:
Contact_Organization:Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of District Mining Operations
Contact_Person:Technical Services Unit
Contact_Address:
Address_Type:mailing and physical address
Address: 
DEP- California District Office
Address: 
25 Technology Drive
Address: 
California Technology Park
City:Coal Center
State_or_Province:PA
Postal_Code:15423
Country:USA
Contact_Voice_Telephone:724-769-1100
Contact_Facsimile_Telephone:724-769-1102
Metadata_Standard_Name:FGDC Content Standards for Digital Geospatial Metadata
Metadata_Standard_Version:FGDC-STD-001-1998
Metadata_Time_Convention:local time
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