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'Lantern coal seam and finro wells (MW-23 and MW-NW) are completed in the Red <br />Arrow coal seam. These four wells were visited in June and December of 2004, in <br />accordance with the approved plan. MW-NW was found dry on both occasions while <br />the other three wells recorded water levels and samples were taken. These samples <br />were tested, at a minimum, for the constituents as required by Exhibit 25, part III (C) (5.) <br />Water Quantity and Quality <br />Review of the 2004 data and the historic data for surface and ground water indicates no <br />evidence of any significant or unpredicted impact to water quantity in the surface and <br />ground water systems. Some decline in water level in the ground water system is <br />evident in past data, likely due to underground mining and subsidence. Impacts are <br />likely transient and temporary and are locally of no consequence due to the lack of use <br />in the general area. <br />Water quality sampling data indicate no significant changes in water quality of the <br />surface and ground water in the mine permit area. Inflow to the workings acts as a <br />pumping well; therefore, ground water flow is from the perched aquifers surrounding the <br />mined area toward the mine workings. Until water is measured in MW-NW (completed <br />in the mine workings), no conclusion regarding ground water quality can be made. <br />Continued monitoring in accordance with the approved plan may provide more definitive <br />information in the future. <br />This concludes the Division's review. If you have any questions, please call me <br />Sincerely, <br />Kent Gorham <br />Environmental Protection Specialist II <br />