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r, • • J.E. Stover & Associates -6- May 31, 1996 Bowie No. 2 Mine submit such drawings, or state where in the permit the drawings are located. 13. On page 2.04-22 of the permit application it is stated that the groundwater investigation was performed over the area bounded by Terror Creek, Hubbard Creek and the North Fork of the Gunnison. In fact, Map 9, Hydrologic Monitoring Location Map, shows that there are no monitoring wells outside the permit area. On page 2.04-22, it is stated that the field investigation for surficial hydrologic features, such as springs and seeps, was conducted only within the permit area. Rule 2.04.7(1)(a) states that the proposed permit area and the adjacent area need to be considered for the ground water description. Adjacent area is defined in Rule 1.04(6) as being land that will be affected by mining, depending on the context of the subject. In the case of underground mining, where ground water drawdown and contamination may extend a considerable distance from the permit area, the ground water investigation may need to be conducted outside of the permit area. Please provide the reasons for not having the ground water studies conducted outside of the permit area. 14. On page 2.04-23 of the permit application, three wells are mentioned as having been drilled into the North Fork of the Gunnison River alluvium. Are these three wells located on a map? If not, please do so. ~15. Map 24, Alluvial Valley Floor, shows the areal extent of the alluvial valley floor (AVF) immediately adjacent to the North Fork of the Gunnison and immediately adjacent to the permit area. The alluvium of the North Fork of the Gunnison is discussed on page 2.04-23, but no mention is made of it being an AVF. Please provide information, pursuant to Rule 4.24.2, that demonstrates that mining will not diminish the hydrologic functions of an AVF that is not within the permit area. J 16. On page 2.04-26, reference is made to a table called "Static Water Levels in Exploration Drill Holes", presumably found in Exhibit 4 of Volume II2. However, Exhibit 4 only has climatic data. Please locate this table and change the reference accordingly. 17. On page 2.04-37, concerning the use of streams, springs and ponds by wildlife, it is stated that mining could negatively impact the springs and ponds in the area. It is further stated that, should a pond be impacted, then the operator