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12 Rule 3.03.1(5) requires that reclamation of temporary drainage and sediment control facilities be conducted incompliance with the approved plan, and that vegetative cover be adequate to control erosion and be similar to surrounding areas. Such areas are not subject to the l0 year bond liability period, or the specific bond release criteria of 3.03.1(2). As described on page 3 of the bond release application, certain temporary drainage structures were reclaimed in 1997, and certain associated modifications were conducted to "tie in" the permanent drainage channel to the adjacent reclaimed slopes and the permanent impoundment. Specifically, the lower segment of the permanent channel which had originally bypassed the pond was reclaimed, and a new lower segment (approximately 100 feet in length) vas extended into the impoundment in conformance with the approved "Post Reclamation Drainage System Map". Additionally, as approved and depicted on the map, the berms along either side of the major drainage channel were breached at several locations so that runoff from the reclaimed slopes would enter the drainage channel. In one location, one of the breaches was built up and extended to ensure proper functioning as requested by DMG in the spring of 1998. Several ditches associated with the reclaimed refuse disposal area, including the refuse pile upper diversion ditch, "temporary terrace ditches", and the lower perimeter ditch along the southwest comer of the refuse area were left in place . The only ditch which has required occasional maintenance during the liability period is the refuse upper diversion ditch, described previously in this report. The remaining ditches have been maintenance free, and in most areas support well established stands of perennial grass, saltbush, and sagebrush. Segments of a ditch similar to the terrace ditches on the slope west of the permanent channel, constructed initially for erosion control, were also left in place. Like the other ditches, it ties in to the permanent channel, is stable, and supports well established vegetation. There is satisfactory 1st year establishment of seeded perennial vegetation on reclaimed channel areas and berm breaches seeded in fall, 1997, as well as volunteer establishment of riparian vegetation along the relocated lower permanent channel segment. The one breach location which vas re-disturbed earlier this year has been seeded but the seed has not yet germinated. The disturbed area is approximately 50 to 75 feet in length by 5 feet wide. Due to the limited extent of disturbance, the lack of vegetative cover in this location is not considered to be significant, with respect to the bond release decision. In the Division's judgement, the final drainage system as modified in 1997 complies with the approved permit, and provides for an erosionally stable and functional landscape. Construction and Performance of Permanent Impoundments The existing sediment pond on site has functioned effectively throughout the life of the operation. The embankment, and primary and emergency spillways have been demonstrated by the operator to be adequate to comply with applicable requirements for permanent impoundments. The embankment is well stabilized with perennial grass, with no indication of surface erosion or instability. Compliance with the permanent impoundment requirements of Rule 4.05.9(I)(a) through (i), is addressed on page 5 and 6 of the bond release application, and pages 129, l29(a), and 130 of the permit application