APPCOR13418

• Permit No: C1981053
• IBM Index Class Name: Application Correspondence
• Doc Date: 5/29/1986
• Doc Name: BLUE FLAME COAL MINE FN C-81-053 ADEQUACY 2
• From: MLRD
• To: CARWIN BLEIDT
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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buried pipes into a future sediment pond". Map 1 depicts the location
of this proposed sediment pond and of the drainage channels. However,
the location of the buried pipes is not portrayed. This map needs to
be modified to reflect the location of these pipes.
2. In concert with concern 1 above, Blue Flame needs to specify the length
and diameter of each buried pipe or culvert installed or to be
installed for drainage purposes. Included in this discussion should be
how the inlet and outlet will be protected from erosion and how often
the culverts will be cleaned of accumulated silt.
3. The fifth paragraph on page 6 commits Blue Flame to monitoring up-and
down-stream for surface water quantity and quality. However, there is
no specification as to where these sites are. Blue Flame should modify
Map 1 to reflect the location of these monitoring sites. The Division
suggests monitoring be accomplished at three locations:
A. Hay Gulch upstream (which would be downstream of National King Coal
site but upstream of Blue Flame Site);
B. Hay Gulch downstream; and,
C. Biue Flame sediment pond discharge point.
4. In concert with point No. 2 above, Blue Flame should specify sampling
timeframes. The Division suggests that water quantity be monitored
monthly and water quality be measured quarterly. Also, Blue Flame
should commit to quarterly submittal of these data.
5. The sixth paragraph on page 6 specifies a consumptive use of twenty
(20) gallons per day obtained from the settling pond. Does Blue Flame
have legal right to this water? If not, Blue Flame needs to discuss
this issue with the State Engineer's Office (866-3581).
6. The last paragraph on page 7 specifies "The mine will be located over
forty(40) feet above the potentiometric level..." whereas the third
paragraph of page 8 states "The mine is located approximately
seventy(70) feet above the water table...". Please rectify this
apparent discrepancy by specifying the correct location.
7. Is the "Hydrology Map" referenced in the last paragraph of page 8
synonymous with Map 1? Please change this sentence to clarify the
correct map being referenced.
8. Where will the sediment removed from the sediment pond be placed within
the permit area during pond clean-out? If possible, this material
should he placed in a location that would allow for usage during final
reclamation of the site.
9. The fourth paragraph on page 11 specifies the diversion ditches
" ..will be lined with country rock". Please specify the mean diameter
of this rock and where it will be obtained from.