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<br /> <br />3. if possible, ,~crface e~:ater quality :,ir._7e: should i:c obtained aUove a;,d <br />be1o~:~ the aria affecter] by the mine in ~Car);vilie Gclch. This w.i11 indic::te <br />Cho m.,gnit:ude of any i.'ater •7ualitg changes no:/ occurring at the mine. <br />4. Page 56 of the application states that starY.ville Gulch is intermittent <br />in nature. Is this stceam recharged by yrounc] :rater (alluvial or bedroll:), <br />or is it acCUally ephemeral in nature? <br />S. The applicant should c~iaracterize Cho foundation material anticipated to <br />3,.' exposed during the construction of the patmanentdiversion. 17111 this material <br />be similar Le that exposed Dy the original channel? If not, the new material should <br />be analyzed to determine its pr,ysical and chemical properties. This information <br />will .ident.ify acid, alkaline, or toxic charocterlstics as well as the actability <br />of the diversion. <br />':I, Nydroloaic balance: Ground rJater__- Rubs 2. CJ, S, 2,04.7, 2.OS.J(4), 7.05.6 (J) <br />anr7 4.D5 ~~ <br />Defici enci ns': <br />i. 'fhe applicant needs Co provide a discussion, alony with appropriate maps <br />nr;d cross-sections, which identifies and characterizes all {mown Iocvl and reyional <br />a~Jui fors which may~he affec Cod by the operation. The rationale by which conclusions <br />+,rc r~•ached and the•,names of U+e personfs) r_onductiny the hudroloyic investigations <br />:<Ir!+uld be incluaad (Rule 2.OJ.J(~1)). ' <br />2. For alI aquifers irlentificd in the affected area, the recharyc, storage, and <br />dischnrye chnracteri~tics should Le de:scribed, in addition to the lithology, <br />thickness and extenC of c/atcr bcariny units. <br />3. (dater quality information should be provided for each aquifer potentially <br />affected by the operation. ~ ~ <br />4. A spring and seep survey should be conducted within one mile of the r.,ine <br />affected area. The source and quality of the water should be characterized. <br />(dater quantity and quality measurements should also be obtained for all seeps, <br />spt'inys and wells irlentificd within the affected area. <br />5. The uses of the ground water in the areas should be listed. bJater.quality <br />anaLlsis should be obtained for all wells in the area that may be affected by <br />the operation. <br />(>. Any wa trC found in the m.i nr_• now, or .in the fuCUre, .tihoulrl be characteri zer? <br />with regard to iCS source, quality, and quanti.Ul (race of inflow). The applicant <br />should attempt Co predict tJ+e amount and quality of r:'att•r anticipated to he <br />encoun toted i.n the workings. <br />VIT. Alluvial Valley i~]nor5 - lh+les 2.OG.S and 4. <br />Defici nncies: <br />1. The applicant must provide a reconaissance level alluvial valley floor <br />study for Raton Crcck. This study shou]rJ inclurlc a raap of unconsolidated <br />alluvial deposits in thr. Raton Crcck valley (based on air photos and sampling), <br />a discussion of the exis M nee of am,J vegetation along tfie alluvial valley inaicat- <br />.. my subirrigat.ion potential, a discussion of regional an-; hisCoric nrar.tic^~ ...t:~ <br /> <br />