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Wildlife <br /> Current wildlife conditions and potential impacts are described in Exhibit H, Wildlife <br /> Information. <br /> Water—General Requirement <br /> To minimize the effect on the prevailing hydrologic balance, the operator shall: <br /> a. Comply with all applicable Colorado water laws. <br /> b. Comply with all applicable Federal and State water quality laws and regulations. <br /> c. Comply with all Federal and State requirements for dredge and fill. <br /> d. Perform all work to minimize erosion and sediment transport. <br /> Current water resource conditions and potential surface water and groundwater impacts are <br /> described in Exhibit G,Water Information. <br /> Groundwater—Specific Requirements <br /> Current water use in the proposed Timnath Connell Pit amendment area includes evaporative <br /> losses from recharge ponds, dewatering trenches, and dust control. Groundwater is also affected <br /> by dewatering operations at the Timnath Connell Pit by creating lag depletions from the Cache la <br /> Poudre River alluvial aquifer. Replacement of depletions at the site are, and will continue to be, <br /> made via delivery of leased Box Elder Ditch Company shares to the recharge ponds. <br /> A Substitute Water Supply Plan (SWSP) for the replacement of stream depletions associated <br /> with mining operations is currently, and will continue to be, maintained through the SEO. <br /> Additionally, a well permit for exposed groundwater in the proposed permit area has been <br /> obtained from the SEO. Potential impacts from mining in the proposed permit area are described <br /> in Exhibit G, Water Information. <br /> The mining and reclamation operation will not affect groundwater quality on or off the site. The <br /> operation will comply with State groundwater quality standards. Groundwater quality <br /> monitoring is not required for the current Timnath Connell Pit operation and is not proposed for <br /> the amendment. <br /> Buildings and Structures <br /> There are no existing, permanent buildings or structures in the proposed permit area and no <br /> structures will be left following reclamation. <br /> Signs and Markers <br /> If not already in place, permit notification signs will be placed and maintained at the entrance to <br /> the operation. The permit boundary will be identified where it is not already identified by fences <br /> or suitable markers. All signs and markers will be removed upon permit release. <br /> Timnath Connell Pit <br /> DRMS 112 Permit Amendment Application Page 15 <br />