2011-11-10_REVISION - C1984065 (6)

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[Rule 4.03.1(1)(e)]. The Division approved the retention of roads since they were compatible with, and support [Rule 4.04.4(7)], the approved post- mining land use (agricultural), and a request for their retention was submitted by the landowner [Rules 4.03.1(1)(f)(ii) and 4.03.2(1)(g)(ii)]. No portion of the road is located in the channel of any stream [Rules 4.03.1(2)(b) and 4.03.3(2)(b)]. There is no ford of an ephemeral or intermittent stream [Rules 4.03.1(2)(c) and 4.03.3(2)(c)].There are no alternative specifications for cut slopes are approved by the Division [Rule 4.03.1(3)(d)(i)]. There are no alternative specifications for embankment slopes approved by the Division [Rule 4.03.1(3)(e)(ix)]. There is no alteration or relocation of a natural channel drainageway [Rule 4.03.1(4)(a)(i)]. There are no alternative specifications for culvert and bridge sizing approved by the Division [Rule 4.03.1(4)(e)(vi)]. There is no specification of a lesser road grade approved by the Division [Rule 4.03.3(3)(a)]. The Division approved the retention of the one remaining road reclassified as a light -use road [Rule 4.03.3(7)]. II. Support Facilities - Rule 4.04 The only support facilities constructed during the initial phase of the mine operation, other than sedimentation control structures, were a powder magazine, a water tower, a pump house, a water line, and roads. All were constructed in accordance with Rule 4.04. All, except for the sedimentation control structures and permanent roads, were removed at the time of initial reclamation. The permit is in cessation and reclamation. No new support facilities are proposed during the ensuing term of the permit. No past or existing support facilities incurred damage, destruction, disruption of oil, gas, or water wells or pipelines, coal slurry pipelines, railroads, or utility lines (none passed over, under, or through the permit area). Therefore, no written approval from the owner of such facilities were received by the Division, and no approvals by the Division were granted [4.04(6)]. III. Hydrologic Balance - Rule 4.05 A. Water Quality Standards and Effluent Limitations Runoff from the majority of the disturbed areas passes through a sediment pond prior to leaving the permit area. The Division granted small area exemptions from the use of sediment ponds. The exemptions are based on the limited size of the areas and the operator's demonstration (PAP Exhibit 4.7 -3) that ponds and treatment facilities are not necessary for the drainage to meet the effluent limitations of Rule 4.05.2 and applicable State and Federal water quality standards for receiving streams. There is no mixing of surface drainage with a discharge from underground workings [Rule 4.05.2(3)(b)(i)]. Small Area Exemption No. 1, about 1/2 an acre, is located directly east of the sediment pond. Small Area Exemption No. 2, about 4 acres, is located to the west of the sediment pond, and adjacent to County Road 335. Runoff through these areas is filtered prior to discharge off -site. See Map 4.7 -1 of the permit for locations of the small area exemptions. [Rule 4.05.2(3)(a)]. A study has been incorporated into the PAP that indicates reclamation activities have progressed to the extent that sedimentation control measures are no longer required at the site. A full Phase II Bond Release (SL -02) was approved on 17 August 2001. B. Hydrologic Monitoring Program Prior to reclamation of the site, groundwater was monitored in seven colluvial wells. At the time Coal Ridge No. 1 Mine Permit Renewal 6 11 31 October 2011