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-3- floor) will be noted and pH, electrical conductivity and flow measurements will be taken of each source. C. Should this monitoring indicate that there will be the potential for acid mine drainage from the underground mine, the permittee will submit an underground acid mine drainage control plan that will demonstrate that upon final reclamation acid water will not discharge from the portal. This may be demonstrated by predicting the rate of mine inflow, submitting a revised watertight portal design, predicting how far water will back up against the portal seal and at what point mine inflow will reach equilibrium with outflow through the coal seam. During the June, 1988 inspection, sampling of the seeps around the coal stockpile indicated that a considerable amount of acid was being generated (4 gpm at pH 2.1). The portal bench (which is also the high pyrite containing floor or coal underburden) was wet with seeps. Seeps of good quality water were flowing from around the berm and into the coal pile. The wetness and exposure of the floor to the air with the uncontrolled seeps flowing through the coal stockpile probably contribute appreciably to the amount of acid that is generated. Preventing water from coming in contact with potentially acid forming material is the best way to prevent acid mine drainage. The Division is requiring that the permittee submit a seep and drainage control plan to route seeps around the coal stockpile and portal bench and sumps at the bottom of the coal stockpile to collect and treat any acid mine drainage that is generated. Regular sampling of pH and application of lime should be conducted to maintain a neutral pH. This should be submitted as a revision. Legal, Financial, and Compliance Information Given the recent Chapter 11 proceedings and changes in personnel and corporate status, the permittee needs to update as necessary all legal and financial information as outlined in Rules 2.03.4, 2.03.6, and 2.03.9. Additionally, the permittee should provide updated information on compliance as outlined in Rule 2.03.5. IB. Status of Stipulations - The Division has reviewed the current status of e s ipu a ions a were attached to the approval of the permit and to later revisions. The following are the 24 stipulations and their current compliance status. Stipulation No. 1 PRIOR TO PERMIT ISSUANCE, THE APPLICANT SHALL UPDATE, REWRITE AND INCORPORATE ALL CHANGES AND MODIFICATIONS MADE DURING THE REVIEW PERIOD INTO THE PERMIT APPLICATION. THE APPLICANT SHALL PROVIDE THE DIVISION WITH FOUR COPIES OF THE REVISED DOCUMENT. Status: The applicant has updated the permit application as specified in this stipulation. This stipulation has been complied with and no further action is required.