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of areas adjacent to the channel Following construction, the channel will be left untopsoiled to allow for initial stabilization and inspected for stability according to the rill and gully plan in Tab 22. When the channels have been stabilized, the non- riprapped segments will be topsoiled and vegetated. Seneca Coal Company has permitted permanent and temporary stock pond impoundments in both the reclaimed drainage channels at the Seneca II-W Mine and some existing culvert outlets. The stock ponds will slow the peak runoff of precipitation events and help to minimize erosion in the drainage channels. They will also act as additional alternate sediment control measures, minimizing the potential for sediment from roads to be carried off the permit site. These small ponds will benefit both livestock grazing and wildlife utilization of the reclamation. Required information regarding stock pond construction, including stability analysis documentation based on worst case embankment geometry assumptions, was incorporated into the application by TR-48 and PR-4 amendments. Additional information related to pre-construction design for individual stock ponds and professional engineer certification of stock ponds following construction was incorporated into [he permit by PR-5. The most recent design and certification information was sufficient to resolve permit stipulations 37 and 38. Several of the stock ponds have been proposed as permanent impoundments, and the impoundments would appear to be warranted to facilitate postmine livestock grazing and wildlife use. However, documentation required by Rule 4.05.9(13) has not been provided to allow for approval of any stock ponds as permanent impoundments. The following commitment is included in Permit Tab 13, page 5, regarding permanent impoundment demonstration of compliance: Permanent impoundments will be reevaluated prior to bond release and remedial construction performed to satisfy the appropriate sections of the regulations. Prior to submittal of a bond release request, SCC will submit a complete technical revision demonstrating that each permanent impoundment meets the requirements of 4.05.9(13). C. Sedimentation Ponds Seneca Coa] Company will primarily use sediment ponds to prevent additional contributions of sediment to streamflow or runoff outside the permit area due to mining disturbance. Existing sediment ponds include 005, 006, 009, 015, 016, 016A and 017. All sediment ponds that have been approved as of June 2006 have been constructed. Information regarding design of ponds and diversions is provided in Tab 13 of the permit application. Seneca II-W Findings Document 27 July 3, 2006 Permit Renewal No. 5