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C. Stream Channel Diversions <br />The Division has approved the diversion of an intermittent stream (Elk Creek). <br />This decision is based on a finding that the proposed diversion meets the <br />requirements of 4.05.18 and 4.05.4, applicable local, State, and Federal statutes <br />and regulations and that the diversion is designed to safeguazd public safety and <br />to minimize adverse impacts to the hydrologic balance (4.05.4(1) and (4)). <br />D. Sedimentation Ponds <br />Disturbed areas in the Elk Creek yard are treated by two sediment ponds, Ponds <br />A and B. The Hubbard Creek Pond controls sediment from the Upper Hubbard <br />Creek facilities area, and the East Yazd Pond controls sediment from the east <br />yard of the Elk Creek facilities yard. One additional pond is approved for <br />treatment of underground discharge from the Sanborn Creek portals. Specific <br />plans are found within section 6 of Exhibit 2.05-E3, volume 10 of the permit <br />document. All ponds are designed in compliance with Rule 4.05.6. <br />E. Acid-forming and Toxic-forming Spoil <br />1. There is no evidence of acid- or toxic-forming material at this site. <br />F. Impoundments <br />Refer to Section D, Sedimentation Ponds, above. <br />G. Surface and Ground Water Monitoring <br />The applicant will conduct monitoring of ground water in a manner approved <br />by the Division. The ground water monitoring plan is specified on Page <br />2.05-46iii of the permit document (4.05.13(1)). <br />2. The applicant will conduct monitoring of surface water in a manner approved <br />by the Division. The monitoring plan was submitted under 2.05.6(3)(b)(iv) and <br />as specified on page 2.05-46iii of the permit document (4.05.13(2)). <br />I. Discharge of Water into an Underground Mine <br />Discharge of water to underground workings will not occur. <br />Stream Buffer Zones <br />The Division has approved surface and underground mining activities within <br />19 <br />