your companys holdings is a small coal-fired power plant

near an old coal mine that provided fuel for the plant. The plant

is not currently in operation due to a long history of fires and

cave-ins that have caused a number of deaths and led to closure

of the mine. However, a modern (and safe) coal mine is in op-

eration approximately 100 miles away. Existing railroad tracks

cover only 30 miles of the distance between the plant and the

operational mine.

a. Based on the above information, propose at least three

possible problem definitions. Which do you feel is most

appropriate?