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16. The Division has contacted the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation Fees Branch. As of this time, March 16, 1989, the operator is current in the payment of reclamation fees required by 30 CFR Chapter VII, subchapter R. (2.07.6(2)(0)). (SPECIALIST - INCLUDE DISCUSSION OF WAIVERS TO ANY OF THE ABOVE FINDINGS WITHIN THAT SECTION.) SECTION B The following findings and specific approvals are required by Rule 4 I. Hydrologic Balance - Rule 4.05 A. Surface and Ground Water Monitoring The water monitoring program is described on pages 180-107 6b through 780-110 of Volume 2. This plan is organized into four phases of monitoring corresponding to disturbance at the site. The ground water monitoring plan is as follows: (4.05.13(1)). Monitoring of wells completed in the alluvium, overburden and coal aquifers are monitored for water level, field parameters and major catons and anions on a quarterly basis. In addition, trace metal analyses are performed on alluvial samples on a biannual basis and on the bedrock well s. on an annual basis. 2. The monitoring plan was submitted under 2.05.6(3>(b)(iii) and includes the following: (4.05.13(2)). The program calls for weekly monitorin when water is flowing and monthly during non flow periods. A full water quality suite is performed on a semiannua] basis. Pond staff guages will be read for water and sediment levels semiannually. Sediment pond discharge monitoring will be conducted as per the NPDES permit on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis as specified. Reporting is on a quarterly basis. All sediment ponds are to be inspected and a report submitted quarterly. The water year is October 1 throught September 30. The annual report is due on or before Novemberl of the year. An annual inspecton and certification of sediment pond dams is to be submitted at this time also.