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-51- XVI. The applicant proposes no processing of coal within the application and, therefore, will not generate coal processing waste. XVI I. Mine Facilities, Roads, Ponds, Impoundments, Diversions and final Fla nrilinn C4 rnrtnruc - Rnlnc 7 nS Z i 9 11ST1 A. Mine Facilities The surface support facilities associated with the proposed Foidel Creek underground mine include the portals, office, bathouse, shop, warehouse facilities, material storage area, roads and pre-existing ponds. These are shown on Map 3 and described in Section 2. 05.3, Volume 1 of the pettnit revision application. The only shared structures between the surface and underground mines are Ponds D and G, and Ditches D-2 and G-l. All other facilities will be separate far each mining oeration. The applicant is proposing to truck the coal to the tipple at Energy Mine No. 3. This tipple is included in Permit No. 76-16. The proposed operation is in compliance with the mine facilities section. B. Roads There is one access/haul road, one access road with ramps into the portal and one conveyor system proposed in conjunction with the Foidel Creek underground mine. These are discussed in Section 2.05.3(3), Volume 1 of the permit revision application and shown on Maps 3b and 15b. Design criteria is found in Permit No. 79-117 under Section 780.12. The roads are designed in compliance with Rules 2.05.3(3) and 4.03. The proposed operation is in compiiance. C. Ponds, Impoundments and Diversions A discussion of the drainage control system as well as detailed designs can be found in Volume I, Section 2.05.3 and Volume 2, Exhibit 6. The proposed drainage control system for the proposed underground mine is actually a modification of the existing system approved for the surface mine under Permit No. 79-117. The modifications consist of diverting surface runoff away from the portal area toward the Area 2 pit. The Area 2 pit will be used as a detention basin to allow the water to settle out sediment. From here, the water will be pumped to the spillway of Pond D where it will flow into Foidel Creek.