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The Division will also have concerns about the type of disturbance that could occur. For example, if drilling and blasting are to occur, and if a highwall will exist, our concerns will be primarily focused on any potential public safety problems the disturbance may pose to the nearby mad. We will also be concerned with potential reclamation problems, given the need for possible cut-and-fill work between the crest of the highwall and the mad. Additionally, Rule 2.05.3(c)(v)(A) states: "Each applicarion shall contain a detailed description of the specific mining operations proposed to be conducted within the permit area. This description shall include: (3)(c) A description of each road, conveyor, or rail system to be constructed, used or maintained within the proposed permit area. The description shall include...thefollowing: (v) A description of measures to be used to ensure that the interests of the public and landowners affected are protected if, under 2.07.6(2)(d)(iv), the applicant seeks to have the Division approve.• (A) Conducting the proposed surface mining activities x~thin 100 feet of the right-of--way line of any public road... " 2. A question arose regarding the necessity of permitting (a) an existing farm shop owned by Western Fuels that will be converted to a warehouse to store mining equipment, (b) a new shop to be constructed, and (c) a new bath house to be constructed. All of these structures need to be permitted per Rule 1.04(132)(b), which states: "(132) 'Surface coal mining operations' means: (b) The areas upon which such activities occur or where such acrivities disturb the natural land surface. Such areas shall also include any adjacent land the use of which is incidental to any such activates... " 3. A third question arose regarding the amount of material minimally neces- sary to initiate the Permit Renewal process. This information is available in Rule 2.08.5(2), "Applications for Permit Renewals."