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4.03.1(1)(e)]. The Division approved the retention of roads since they were compatible with, and <br />support [Rule 4.04.4(7)], the approved post -mining land use (agricultural), and a request for their <br />retentionwas submittedbythe landowner [Rules 4.03.1(1)(f)(ii) and 4.03.2(1)(g)(ii)]. Noportionofthe <br />road is located in the channel of any stream [Rules 4.03.1(2)(b) and 4.03.3(2)(b)]. There is no ford of <br />an ephemeral or intermittent stream [Rules 4.03.1(2)(c) and 4.03.3(2)(c)]. There are no alternative <br />specifications for cut slopes are approved by the Division [Rule 4.03.1(3)(d)(i)]. There are no <br />alternative specifications for embankment slopes approved by the Division [Rule 4.03.1(3)(e)(ix)]. <br />There is no alteration or relocation of a natural channel drainageway [Rule 4.03.1(4)(a)(i)]. There are <br />no alternative specifications for culvert and bridge sizing approved by the Division [Rule <br />4.03.1(4)(e)(vi)]. There is no specification of a lesser road grade approved by the Division [Rule <br />4.03.3(3)(a)]. <br />II. Support Facilities - Rule 4.04 <br />The only support facilities constructed during the initial phase of the mine operation, other than <br />sedimentation control structures, were a powder magazine, a water tower, a pump house, a water <br />line, and roads. All were constructed in accordance with Rule 4.04. All, except for the <br />sedimentation control structures and permanent roads, were removed at the time of initial <br />reclamation. The permit is in cessation and reclamation. No new support facilities are proposed <br />during the ensuing term of the permit. No past or existing support facilities incurred damage, <br />destruction, disruption of oil, gas, or water wells or pipelines, coal slurry pipelines, railroads, or utility <br />lines (none passed over, under, or through the permit area). Therefore, no written approval from the <br />owner of such facilities were received by the Division, and no approvals by the Division were <br />granted [4.04(6)]. <br />III. Hydrologic Balance - Rule 4.05 <br />A. Water Quality Standards and Effluent Limitations <br />Runoff from the majority of the disturbed areas passes through a sediment pond prior to leaving the <br />permit area. The Division granted small area exemptions from the use of sediment ponds. The <br />exemptions are based on the limited size of the areas and the operator's demonstration (PAP Exhibit <br />4.7-3) that ponds and treatment facilities are not necessary for the drainage to meet the effluent <br />limitations of Rule 4.05.2 and applicable State and Federal water quality standards for receiving <br />streams. There is no mixing of surface drainage with a discharge from underground workings [Rule <br />4.05.2(3)(b)(i)]. Small Area Exemption No. 1, about 1/2 an acre, is located directly east of the sediment <br />pond. Small Area Exemption No. 2, about 4 acres, is located to the west of the sediment pond, and <br />adjacent to County Road 335. Runoff through these areas is filtered prior to discharge off-site. See <br />Map 4.7-1 of the permit for locations of the small area exemptions. [Rule 4.05.2(3)(a)]. A study has <br />been incorporated into the PAP that indicates reclamation activities have progressed to the extent that <br />sedimentation control measures are no longer required at the site. A full Phase II Bond Release (SL - <br />02) was approved on August 17, 2001. <br />B. Hydrologic Monitoring Program <br />Prior to reclamation of the site, groundwater was monitored in seven colluvial wells. At the time of site <br />Coal Ridge Mine <br />Permit Renewal No. 7 12 December 5, 2016 <br />