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Blue Mountain Energy, Inc. <br />2014 Stormwater Annual Report <br />Permit Certification No. COR- 040172 <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />A. Inspections were made and maintenance actions taken to ensure compliance with the <br />permit. No violations of the Stormwater Permit were noted. Current BMPs are <br />working properly. Routine maintenance performed including ditch cleaning and <br />sediment removal when and where warranted. <br />During 2014 we saw a near normal winter with higher than normal precipitation <br />during May (1.96" vs. 1.00 "). June saw no measurable precipitation and July saw <br />only 0.50 inches. August and September were unusually wet months with over twice <br />the normal precipitation. The remainder of the year saw near normal precipitation. <br />Overall, 2014 had above average precipitation with 12.43 inches compared to the <br />average annual precipitation of 10.02 inches. <br />No storm event with unusually high intensity was noted. <br />The Stormwater Management Plan was reviewed and no changes were warranted. <br />Since the SWMP incorporates BME's Mining Permit by reference most changes are <br />reviewed and addressed within the context of the Mining Permit administered by the <br />Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. Several changes were made to the <br />Mining Permit but none that altered BMP practices regarding control or management <br />of stormwater. <br />B. First quarterly inspection — February 27. Site in compliance with Stormwater <br />Permit. <br />Second quarterly inspection — June 26. Site in compliance with Stormwater Permit. <br />Third quarterly inspection — September 17. Site in compliance with Stormwater <br />Permit. <br />Fourth quarterly inspection — December 18. Site in compliance with Stormwater <br />Permit. <br />Quarterly inspections were conducted concurrent with State oversight inspections <br />from the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety. Many other <br />inspections occurred throughout the year to identify and address potential problems in <br />specific areas. Maintenance and repairs were performed to address issues while <br />maintaining compliance. <br />