2018-01-02_PERMIT FILE - C1980004A

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2.05.3 (ii)(D) As part of TR -16 a new sediment pond will be constructed south of the mine office and the existing sediment pond will be reclaimed and the coal mine waste pile will be situated in the existing pond footprint. Sediment removed from the existing pond will be placed in the new coal mine waste pile. The old pond will be reclaimed once the proposed sedimentation control plan is configured on site, and water is draining into the new sediment pond. The sediment pond will be removed after the site has been reclaimed and the vegetation on the reclaimed site is adequate to control erosion. Pond removal must be authorized by the Division and the untreated drainage from the disturbed area ceases to contribute additional suspended solids above natural conditions. (iii) The sediment pond does not meet the size requirements of this section, therefore this section is not applicable. (iv) Not applicable, the sediment ponds do not meet the size criteria. (v) Not applicable, plans do not need to be submitted to MSHA or the Office of the State Engineer. (vi) The impoundment does not meet the class B or C criteria for dams. The pond is considered a class A dam. Class A dams are dams located in rural or agricultural areas where failure may damage farm buildings, agricultural land, or township and country roads. (vii) The impoundment does not meet the class B or C criteria for dams. (b) The sediment pond is considered a temporary pond and is designed to meet the requirements of Rules 4.05.6 and 4.05.9. Pond Inspection, per Rules 4.05.9(14), (15) and (17). All impoundments shall be inspected by a qualified registered professional engineer or other qualified professional specialist under the direction of a professional engineer. The professional engineer or specialist shall be experienced in the construction of impoundments. PR -02 2.05-21- 10/12