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37. Please verb the water handling system which was approved under Amendment No. 5, is still <br /> in effect. If any portions of the water handling system have changed, then update Exhibit G <br /> accordingly. <br /> The water handling system that was approved in AM-05 is still in effect and is unchanged. <br /> 38. The Operator stated there is enough storage capacity onsite to contain the 100 year—24 <br /> hour storm event. However, the Operator has not provided the calculations to support this <br /> statement. Please provide a comprehensive stormwater analysis, similar to what was <br /> provided under Amendment No. 5, to show the mine can contain runofffrom a 100 year—24 <br /> hour storm event. <br /> See the revised Exhibit G. <br /> 6.4.8 Exhibit H—Wildlife Information <br /> 39. According to the Operator, a Wildlife Questionnaire was filed with Colorado Parks and <br /> Wildlife (CPW) as part of the 1985 permit application. The Reclamation Permit for the Alma <br /> Placer Mine has been revised numerous times since the issuance of the permit in 1985. The <br /> Division strongly encourages the Operator to file a new Wildlife Questionnaire with CPW to <br /> determine if their recommendations regarding impacts to wildlife have changed. Please <br /> respond. <br /> High Mountain Mining Co. will work with CPW to address any concerns that are pertinent <br /> to the property, including filling out a new CPW questionnaire. <br /> 6.4.9 Exhibit I—Soils Information <br /> 40. The information presented in Exhibit L indicates soil amendments will only be applied to the <br /> prelaw areas which will receive a cover of substitute fines. Please indicate if a soil test has <br /> been performed on the substitute fines to determine the appropriate type and rate of soil <br /> amendment application. If a soil test has been performed, then provide the results of the test <br /> for Division review. If a soil test has not been performed, then pursuant to Rule 3.1.9(8) and <br /> Rule 6.4.9(2), the Division will require the results of a soil test of the substitute fines to be <br /> submitted prior to reclaiming any additional areas with substitute fines. The Operator <br /> should consult with the Division prior to conducting any soil analyses to ensure the <br /> appropriate soil collection methods and analytical detection methods are used. <br /> A soil test was conducted for AM-05 and provided to the Division. Results are attached to <br /> this response. <br /> 6.4.12 Exhibit L—Reclamation Costs <br /> 41. The financial warranty calculation shall be updated to reflect 4.5 inches of topsoil or topsoil <br /> substitute will be replaced across all affected lands. See additional comments under Item No. <br /> 23. <br /> Topsoil depth is changed to 4.5 inches of topsoil or topsoil substitute across all affected <br /> lands. See revised page L-2. <br />