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correction) into the PAP under Section 2.04.7. 13. Exhibit K identifies numerous registered wells within, and in close proximity to, the proposed permit boundary on the northwest, northeast, and southeast. Please submit a table or permit text that details ownership of these wells, uses, and reference to location in accordance with Rule 2.04.7(1)(a)(iv). Northfield Response: Wells were tabulated in Exhibit K and permit text changed. DRMS response: Well 248239 is improperly identified in Exhibit K regarding ownership. The well belongs to Mr. Gary Zak. Change of address records were submitted and accepted by the Division of Water Resources in November 2006 for this well. Please correct this information. Other wells identified as possibly being affected by mining operations should be reviewed for accuracy of ownership based on current records of the State Engineer's Office. Northfield Response: Figure 1 and Appendices 3 through 5 were updated with current information. DRMS Response: Response accepted. 13a. On page 2.04-20 it is stated that a review of well permits indicates that wells are completed in alluvial deposits within the Chandler Creek drainage system. In accordance with 2.04.7(]) please provide a description and characterization of the alluvial groundwater to substantiate the claim (Page 2.04-16 Revised 5/01/07 last paragraph, second sentence) that this unit is not an aquifer. Similar descriptions were provided for all other formations of interest including the Yermejo, Raton, Poison Canyon, and Ocean Wave Coal Seam on page 2.04-17 of the permit application. Northfield Response: Additional information on existing alluvial wells was provided. DRMS Response: Northfield provided well information and a discussion of the Chandler Creek alluvium in the response letter but did not update the permit application package (PAP) as requested. Please update Section 2.04.7 with the Chandler Creek alluvial deposit description and available information. 13b. If it is determined that the alluvial groundwater system is an aquifer based on further review and documentation as stated above in Item 13a, then provide a plan to the Division for the design and installation of two additional groundwater monitoring wells in the Chandler Creek alluvium. These should be located near the permit boundary in close proximity to Chandler Creek at an upgradient and downgradient location. Please also add these new wells to the Hydrologic monitoring plan in Exhibit AB. Northfield Response: A new monitoring well will be constructed downgradient of the mining operations along Chandler Creek. No well is proposed upgradient because we believe the alluvium is not regionally saturated upgradient of the operation.