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<br /> <br />J.E. Stover & Associates -27- May 31, 1996 <br />Bowie No. 2 Mine <br />As previously stated, it appears that the local CDOW office has <br />prepared a number of concerns for BRL which have apparently been <br />addressed with the noted exceptions under section 2.04.11. The <br />latest CDOW letter also requests that some large rocks and rock <br />piles be randomly placed throughout the reclamation to provide <br />small wildlife habitat, therefore; <br />80. BRL should incorporate randomly placed rocks and/or rock <br />piles into the reclamation plan. <br />The Division has not received any comments from U.S.F.W.S. <br />81. Please forward comments and applicable portions of any <br />agreements with the USFWS concerning water depletion and <br />conservation measures for the Colorado River to the Division <br />for review and concurrence. <br />The endangered species survey conducted by Environmental <br />Services, Inc. appears adequate. <br />2.05.6(3) Protection of Hydrologic Balance <br />82. On page 2.05-68, it is stated that the quality of the water <br />contained in springs and seeps will not be diminished by <br />mining operations. Please comment on the quantity of water <br />in springs and seeps, considering the potential for ground <br />water drawdown. <br />83. On page 2.05-68, the possibility is raised that several <br />ponds may be in the projected angle of draw but that damage <br />would be minimized by the effects of subsidence. Please <br />comment on which ponds may be impacted by subsidence and to <br />what degree. For instance, would dam safety be impacted? If <br />a pond is rendered inoperable, what contingency plans are <br />there to restore the integrity of the disturbed runoff <br />treatment system? <br />2.05.6(b)(iii) Probable Hydrologic Consequences <br />84. The discussion of the probable hydrologic consequences for <br />surface water and ground water, found on pages 2.05-70 and <br />2.05-71, concern the quantity of water. Please add a <br />discussion of the probable hydrologic consequences on the <br />water quality for surface water and ground water. <br />85. On page 2.05-72 of the permit application, it is stated that <br />the sediment ponds will be sampled in compliance with NPDES <br />permit requirements. No mention is made of performing a full <br />suite analysis of each pond's discharge. The Division would <br />