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C <br />Mr. Brock Bowles <br />September 11, 2015 <br />Page 7 <br />Response: The text on Page 4 of Section 2.05.3(4) has been changed to include a discussion of <br />the measures that WFC will employ to stabilize the upstream face of the sedimentation pond <br />embankments. <br />4.05.18(1) — Stream Buffer Zones <br />1) It is unclear what specific disturbances will occur within stream buffer zones. In the Stream <br />Buffer Zones portion of section 2.05.6(3) of the permit, the operator must clam what specific <br />disturbances will occur within these zones. <br />Response: A description of what specific disturbances will occur within stream buffer zones has <br />been provided in Section 4.05.18. <br />2) The location of the stream buffer zones need to be added to Map 2.05.3(4)-1; Surface Water <br />Hydrology. <br />Response: The location of the stream buffer zones has been provided on Map 4.05.18-1. <br />3) A description needs to be added in section 2.05.6(3) describing how the stream buffer zone will <br />be marked in accordance with Rule 4.02.5. <br />Response: A description has been included in Section 4.05.18 describing how the stream buffer <br />zone will be marked in accordance with Rule 4.02.5. <br />4) A discussion needs to be added to section 2.05.6(3) of the permit on how the disturbances <br />planned within the stream buffer zones will comply with the performance standards outlined in <br />Rule 4.05.18(1) (a) (b) and (c). <br />Response: A description has been included in Section 4.05.18 describing how the disturbances <br />planned within the stream buffer zones will comply with the performance standards outlined in <br />Rule 4.05.18. <br />5) A Corps of Engineers 404 permit needs to be obtained prior to disturbing stream crossings and <br />wetlands within the permit area which are located within the stream buffer zones. WFC is <br />proposing to disturb areas within stream buffer zones and it is unclear if a 404 permit has been <br />obtained. Please submit a copy of the 404 permit for inclusion into the permit and update <br />Sections 2.05.6(3) and 2.03. 10 accordingly. <br />Response: A copy of the approved Nationwide General Permit No. 21 - Surface Coal Mining <br />Activities (Section 404) from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers is on file at the New Horizon <br />Mine office and available for review at the Division's request. Also, Sections 2.03.10, <br />Atte E -OU AL OPPORTUMITY l AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER <br />A Touchstone Energy° Cooperative <br />