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Maisie Mining Company, LLC. <br /> 6289 South Fffbert Cou><t <br /> Centennial,Colorado 80121 <br /> 4. <br /> June 2,2014 Mr.Michael Cunningham V RECEIV <br /> En <br /> Department of Natural Resources <br /> Division of Reclamation,Mining and Safety PJ'UN 0 3 2014 <br /> 1313 Sherman Street,Room 215 DIVISION OF R€QLAMATION <br /> Denver,Colorado 80203 UNINGANp WEly <br /> Rei4esponse to DRMS Notice of Deficiencies <br /> Dear Mr. Cunningham: <br /> On March 25,2014 Maisie Mining Company, LLC. (Maisie) submitted FORM 1 and FORM 2 <br /> relating to its NOTICE OF INTENT TO CONDUCT PROSPECTING OPERATIONS FOR <br /> HARD ROCK/METAL MINES at the Capital Prize Mine in Georgetown,Colorado. Maisie <br /> received a Notice of Deficiencies in a letter dated April 22,2014(DRMS File No. P-2014-005)../ <br /> Maisie responded to the Notice of Deficiencies on May 19,2014. Subsequently, Maisie received <br /> a Second Notice of Deficiencies(dated May 19,2014). This letter is a response to the Second <br /> Notice of Deficiencies. <br /> 1. In the Applicant's letter dated May 19, 2014, it was stated that any increase in the <br /> discharge of mine water resulting from clearing the blockages in the main tunnel will be <br /> routed to a north drift. Please provide additional detail describing how the water will be <br /> routed to a north drift. In addition,please provide the Division with any available <br /> volume calculations to demonstrate that this method is adequate to handle an increased <br /> volume of mine water discharge. Also, indicate if routing to the north drift will result in <br /> a discharge to the surface at some undefined point. <br /> Response: The owner of the Capital Prize Mine has shared his 17+year history regarding the <br /> water flow of the Capital Prize Mine. His observations include the following: <br /> • The north drift can absorb most of normal flow of 15 gpm. <br /> • The south portal(main tunnel)septic-type drainage system can absorb 60 gpm. <br /> • Total water discharge capacity(absorption rate)exceeds 70 gpm. <br /> These observations,in part,provide the basis for Maisie's water discharge plan. <br /> Additionally,the clearing of the blockages will be conducted in an orderly manner that will <br /> allow for the control of the rate of discharge from any reservoir that exists behind the <br /> blockage. Clearing the blockages will be a manual process that removes material from the <br /> top down. Thus,the rate of release of any reservoir water will be manageable and within the <br /> absorption capacity of the water discharge system. Regarding the first blockage at the 1,200- <br /> foot level,there is not a significant reservoir behind the blockage. Water is being discharged <br /> through a narrow channel near the floor of the tunnel.. <br />