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SECTION B -Rule 4.03 The following findings and specific approvals are required by Rule 4: I. Roads A. Haul Roads The Division proposes to approve the retention of the haul road depicted on Map No. 5-2 since it is compatible with the approved post-mining land use, and a request for its retention was submitted by the landowner (4.03.1(1)(f)(i)). 2. The Division proposes to approve the alteration or relocation of a natural channel drainageway located above Sediment Pond 2. The applicant has successfully demonstrated that the natural channel drainage will not be blocked, no significant damage will occur to the hydrological balance, and no adverse impacts will occur to adjoining landowners (4.03.1(4)(a)(i)). 3. The applicant has made a demonstration, based on site specific precipitation rates, percent of grade, and soil properties, that use of alternative specifications for culvert sizing will not result in increased erosion. The Division therefore proposes to approve the use of the altemative specifications for the culverts identified on Map 5-2 (4.03.](4)(e)(vi)). II. HydroloQic Balance -Rule 4.05 A. Stream Channel Diversions The Division proposes to approve a permanent diversion. This diversion is consistent with applicable state law, will not diminish downstream water rights and meets the requirements of Rule 4.05.4 (4.05.4(4)). B. Acid-forming and Toxic-forming Spoil The Division.proposes to approve temporary storage of acid- and toxic-forming spoil or underground development waste for more than 30 days. This decision is based on a finding that burial or treatment of these materials within 30 days is not feasible and the delay will not result in any material risk of water pollution or other environmental damage (4.05.8(3)). C. Surface and Ground Water Monitoring The applicant will conduct monitoring of surface water in a manner approved by [he Division. The monitoring plan was submitted under 2.05.6(3)(b)(iv) and IS