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Further, the expected rise in TDS described on pages 23 and 24 borders on " aterial damage". Therefore, the findings document should discuss itigation measures other than the proposed use of the Colby water system. 1 The Division's refined surface water monitoring plan is discussed on pages 19 and 20. The Division should stipulate that the operator will be required to im lement this plan. Furthe the Division should clearly state why complete analysis of the sur ce water system is not required. The Division should also provide a p, as part of the findings document, which shows the location of the mine relative to the surface drainage patterns. 12. The Probable Hydrologic Consequences P ion should be revised to include information describin evel of draw downs that are expected to occur in the alluviu a result of mine dewatering and the distances down gradient or p From the mine the ffects of such dewatering will ~e realized The PHC should also Ilea identify the impacts that will occur during and after mining. F her, the statement that the results of modeling suggests that th raw down will not extend out to the glacial alluvial aquifer via coal subcrops contradicts the statement on page 25 which indicates ne dewatering practices will cause piezometric surfaces to lower the coal seams, other adjacent strata and the glacial/alluvial fer. This should be changed to reflect the correct data. 13. The subsidence discussion presented on_page 23 and elsewhere in the draft findings document .. some question as to whether subsidence will or will not o .. More definitive information as to whether or not ence is probable over the long term is needed. '14. A discussion of the source for the "fourth spring" described on page 27 ditional information which indicates why [he source cannot he described should be provided. 15. The air quality ation described on page 31 indicates the applicant has an air ity permit which allows them to mine 400,000 tons per year. page 5, the implied maximum production rate is 560,000 tors per ye Therefore, the applicant should be notified that they may not ceed 400,000 tons production without first obtaining the necessary revisions to the air quality permit. ~6. On pa 3, paragraph 4 should provide a discussion which indicates that i oduced species are proposed to be utilized as well as the acceptability of using introduced species. 7. On 35, paragraph 3 should discuss the usage of the area by the bald eagle and conclude that they caiii not be impacted by the proposed mining.