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Filling mines could cost millions, take years The Joplin GlobeMurray Balk, chief of KDHE's surface mining section, said the city would not get the full amount up front, but the state will present the entire project and the full cost when seeking the federal appropriation. Balk said money, if appropriated, probably would be distributed in annual increments.
"The more effective we are up front, the more likely we will be to get money in the future," Blackburn said. Anne Emerson, community development director for Brownback, said it would be at least 18 months before any federal appropriation would be made. The KDHE officials said it could be six to nine months after that before work could begin. The group discussed seeking a small appropriation of about $200,000 for the first year to drill test holes around town to determine the problem areas and set priorities. Darrell Shoemaker, task force chairman, said the project would be worthwhile to ensure the safety of the schools and the downtown. "Sixty-four million dollars is cheap as far as I'm concerned," Shoemaker said. Insurance plan State Rep. Doug Gatewood, of Columbus, said he will introduce legislation in Topeka for optional mine subsidence insurance, based on an Ohio law. He said premiums would be affordable. 
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