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<br />I also want to point out that, prior to approval of plans for any mine related disturbance within <br />the Sage Creek watershed, Seneca Coal Company needs to address Stipulation 7 on the Yoast <br />permit. The road(s) we discussed earlier today would be mine related disturbance. As you may <br />recall, that Stipulation 7 reads, <br />"Prior to initiating any mine related disturbance in the Sage Creek watershed, the <br />applicant shall complete evaluation of the probable hydrologic consequences of proposed <br />mining operations in the Sage Creek watershed. The evaluation shall address possible <br />material damage in terms of potential degradation of water quality or quantity which <br />might result in impairment of present water uses which cannot be mitigated or long term <br />impairment of existing or potential water uses." <br />A5 I have mentioned in the past, adequately addressing this stipulation is not an insignificant task. <br />In light of the desired time frames Tom mentioned today, I would encourage SCC to begin the <br />Sage Creek hydrologic assessment as soon as possible. Please feel free to contact us if you wish <br />to discuss this matter. <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />Larry Routten <br />Senior Environmental Protection Specialist <br />tc: Jim Burnell <br />Tom Leidich, Terra Matrix <br />c:\030598 <br />