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ATTACHMENT A (2) Declare forfeited the entire amount of the bond for which liability is outstanding. RULE 4. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. 4.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS 4.01.1 Scope and Objectives This rule sets forth the minimum performance standards and design requirements to be used for coal exploration, surface coal mining and reclamation operations incident to underground mining activities and special categories of mining. These performance standards and design requirements will provide for: (9) Conducting surface coal mining and reclamation operations to insure that society and the environment are protected from the adverse effects of such operations and that the rights of surface landowners and other persons with a legal interest in the land or appurtenances thereto are fully protected. 4.05 HYDROLOGIC BALANCE (2) Changes in water quality and quantity, in the depth of ground water, and in the location of surface water drainage channels shall be minimized so that the approved postmining land use of the permit area is not adversely affected. (b) Acceptable practices to control and minimize water pollution for surface coal mining operations include, but are not limited to: (v) Lining drainage channels with rock or vegetation; 4.05.2 Water Quality Standards and Effluent Limitations (1) All surface drainage from the disturbed area, including disturbed areas that have been graded, seeded, or planted, shall be passed through a sedimentation pond, a series of sedimentation ponds, or a treatment facility before leaving the permit area..... (2) Sedimentation ponds and treatment facilities for surface drainage from the disturbed area shall be maintained until removal is authorized by the Division and the disturbed area has been revegetated and stabilized, the untreated drainage from the disturbed area ceases to contribute additional suspended solids above natural conditions, and the quality of untreated drainage from the Act/Regulations/Page 3 Attachment A