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have minimal to negligible effects on springs. <br />Upon flooding of the workings, the water quality in the coal seam and <br />overburden will be similar to water quality observed during mining. Some <br />degradation of this water will occur due to contact with rubblized gob and <br />other mine areas. <br />IV. Topsoil <br />No specific approvals are granted under this section. <br />V. Sealing of Drilled Holes and Underground Openings <br />A. The Division will require that each hole, well or other underground opening <br />be capped, sealed, backfilled, or otherwise properly managed. At this time, <br />all openings have been permanently sealed (4.07.3). <br />VI. Use of Explosives <br />No specific approvals are granted under this section. <br />VII. Disposal of Excess Spoil <br />No specific approvals are granted under this section. <br />VIII. Coal Mine Waste Banks <br />No coal mine waste areas remain within the permit area. <br />IX. Coal Mine Waste <br />No specific approvals granted under this section. <br />X. Backfilling and Grading <br />A. The Division approved the applicant's plan for a one-time disposal of non- <br />toxic, non-coal debris in a manner designed to prevent contamination of <br />ground or surface waters. A contingency plan was developed to prevent <br />sustained combustion of flammable materials. Due to a bond release <br />during the previous permit term, this area is now outside of the 1.2 acre <br />permit area (4.14.3(1)(a)). <br />XI. Revegetation <br />A. The Division approved the use of introduced species in the reclamation <br />seed mix. The applicant submitted information that showed that the <br />14