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Section E.4 Previous Mining Disturbance Reclamation Section E.4.2 Old Heap Leach 80. The Division has monitoring results taken by the previous operator for the years 1984 and 1985. The 1985 samples of the leach pad effluent measured .053 ppm total cyanide; dissolved solids measured 1,260 mg/1; sulfates measured 450 mg/1 ;with field measurements of temperature at 18.2 degrees C., pH of 8.07 and electroconductivity of 1,565 micromhos/cm. Please submit additional sample analyses of the "old heap" effluent measuring the suite of parameters proposed for surface water quality monitoring, plus SAR, so that current status of the heap effluent can be reviewed prior to authorization of final reclamation of the heap. Please provide the Division with the species and percent vegetative ground cover comprised by species currently inhabiting the old heap site. The division's 1986 inspection reported the old heap to be dominated by the undesirable invader species of big rabbitbrush. The SCS may assist you with the vegetation analysis. Additionally, the old heap should not be considered released from further reclamation requirements until a financial warranty release inspection and final decision is made by the Division. Section E.4.3 Test Heap and Office Area 81. Test results for the Barren pond solutions, as presented in Appendix J are illegible. Please provide a clear copy for review. 82. Please specify how the test heap was analysed to determine cyanide content, i.e., was it leached in a column, etc. Please provide sample preparation details. Additionally, the heap material should be analysed for the entire suite of parameters proposed for the surface water monitoring proior to a decision being made about the final handling requirements of the heap material. 83. Please specify the volumes of pond solution and heap volumes requiring removal 84. Please specify how the addition of sulfuric acid will "improve the metal concentration". Additionally, please submit analysis of the pond solution quality following batch experimentation involving sulfuric acid addition such that this method of pH adjustment may be evaluated; parameters measured should reflect those proposed for surface water monitoring, plus SAR. These analyses will require division review prior to any Division decision made regarding the final handling of the pond solutions.