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From this vantage point, we viewed numerous methane degas wells in the distance, located over <br /> portions of Panel El and Panel E2. One location to the far right in the photograph appeared different <br /> and was suspected to be stockpond P77 as shown on Map 37 of the approved permit. <br /> We drove to the location of suspect P77 and found Methane Drainage Well pad MDW-17-08, as <br /> identified on a sign at the site, rather than stockpond P77. <br /> 0 <br /> u <br /> However, some 150 feet below site MDW-17-08 was a small stockpond, shown above. This pond is <br /> likely P77. The capacity of this pond is almost insignificant but evidence suggests that is does <br /> occasionally hold a small amount of water due to storm runoff. The pond appeared normal with no <br /> signs of cracking or damage of any kind. <br /> The approved permit discusses the potential for impacts to stockponds in the SOD area on page 2.05- <br /> 1 I8 of the approved permit. Generally, in areas of thicker overburden, impacts caused by subsidence <br /> are not likely. To verify this prediction, the operator has committed to monitor stockponds,before and <br /> after subsidence, to document any changes caused by mining. Seasonal access to these features will <br /> likely be limited,.especially during the winter and early spring. Monitoring requirements are discussed <br /> on page 2.05-150 of the approved permit. The operator may want to discuss with the Division any <br /> potential variations in the monitoring requirements in advance, on a panel by panel basis, to ensure <br /> compliance with the approved monitoring plan. <br /> 5 <br />