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-42- In the opinion of the Division this response is to vague. The operator must more throughly describe the proposed placement of spoil mixing techniques intended to be used. Therefore, the operator has committed to clarify the intended coal fine deposition techniques proposed to be used in the backfilled areas of the Deep Creek permit revision. The operator will difine the "Mid-Level spoils deposition areas" proposed to receive the coal fines. A cross-section drawing, indicating the proposed zones for coal fine placement, will be prepared and submitted. The applicant will clarify its opinion that "no possibility of spoil instability or ground water contamination due to the fines" exists. Chimney Rock Coal Company will prepare and submit these required materials within ninety (90) days after permit issuance. No coal fines shall be deposited by Chimney Rock Coal Company within the Deep Creek Permit Revision area until that activity has been approved by the Division, in writing. The proposed operation is in compliance with this section. XIX. Mine Facilities, Coal Handling Structures, Support Facilities - D~~i~~ 9 nc Z/O\ 9 nG Z/71 .tea n nn The facilities are discussed in detail in Section 2.05.3 of the permit revision application and shown on Map 11R2. Chimney Rock Coal Company will continue to use some of the facilities approved as part of the original permit, however, many of these facilities are scheduled to be reclaimed prior to completion of mining in the Permit Revision No. 2 area. Facilities to be constructed in the Permit Revision No. 2 area include: a coal storage area, scale, shop, portable crusher, change trailer, diesel and gasoline fueling stations, and mobile equipment and employee parking areas. The proposed operation is in compliance with this section. XX. Roads -Rules 2.05 and 4.03 Information concerning roads, their construction, location, maintenance, and reclamation within the permit application areas can be found in Section 2.05 of the permit revision application and on Maps 11R2, 12R2 and 14R2. There are two designated haul roads within the proposed permit revision area. The main haul road is located along the western edge of the active pit and runs south to the topsoil and overburden storage area. The second designated haul road provides access to Highway 151 and a truck loop for the portable crusher. This road runs southwest to the Revision No. 2 shop area, crossing Deep Creek. Flows in Deep Creek will be conveyed by means of a culvert and overflow Swale. Portions of both of the haul roads will be downgraded upon reclamation to re-establish the San Juan National Forest access road. Chimney Rock Coal Company will construct a temporary access road from the East pit area to the Deep Creek area to allow the one-time movement of heavy equipment across Highway 151. The road will be in existence a short time and will be reclaimed immediately after equipment is moved to the Deep Creek Area.