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2. Map 7, Coal Gulch Mine Geology/Hydrology shows the axis of the <br />• Perine Peak S ncline as runnin throw h the southeastern corner of <br />t e permit oundary. is appears to e a mayor structura feature <br />of the area an t e aermit aoo ication show d inc uT~dTscussion <br />RESPONSE: <br />The Perine Peak Syncline is a local syncline identified by the U.S. <br />Geological Survey during its mapping of this area. There is no regional <br />structural significance to the location of this syncline. <br />3. The ermit a lication does not contain a discussion of the eneral <br />area or regions geo ogic structure. <br />RESPONSE: <br />As with the structure of the permit and adjacent areas, the structure of <br />the general area likewise appears to be quite simple. The strata in the <br />entire region is relatively flat lying with average regional dips of 2 <br />• to 3 degrees to the south. With the exception of one fault system <br />located over five (5) miles southeast of the permit area, there is no <br />major faulting in the general area. The general lack of structure in <br />the general area can be seen on the Regional Geology Map (Map 5). <br />4. On page 2.04-14 the applicant discusses the lack of subsurface <br />water. In view of the acidic content of the water present in the <br />final stri it of the Arness-McGriffin Mine, the Division feels <br />t at su Bur ace water is resent. Durin fie d ins ections, t e <br />presence of water has een noted in the unsea a ports s adjacent <br />to this it. This discussion needs to resent more substantive <br />information re ar in t e resents or a Bence o su surface water. <br />ome o t e uestions tat nee to e a resse inc u e: Was an <br />water encounters wring dri ing? Severs we s are ocate on <br />Mao 7. In what unit are these wells completed? Is this unit <br />tnese weiis~ ~ouia mim ng arrect tnese weiist <br />RESPONSE: <br />It was not the intent of Peerless Resources, Inc. to deny the presence <br />• of subsurface water. Conversely, there is some subsurface water within <br />the permit area. However, Peerless Resources, Inc. would like to <br />clarify its position on subsurface water; that is, there are no large <br />-13- <br />