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it has elected to ignore its rules, something the Board does not <br />have authority to do. <br />In contrast to the Board, Battle Mountain argues that <br />Rule 2.1.2(8) "is generally worded and leaves the Board with <br />broad discretion" to determine on a case-by-case basis what <br />information is necessary. (Battle Mountain at 25.) Such a <br />general approach is necessary, according to Battle Mountain, <br />because MLRD rule.a apply to a broad range of mining operations <br />with different hydrologic circumstances. <br />Battle Mountain's construction is as strained as the <br />Hoard's. First the requirements of the Rule are quite <br />specific. The Hoard must obtain "necessary information," not <br />general information. "Necessary information" is everything that <br />enables it to make a proper investigation of water sources and <br />rights which will supply project requirements. <br />Second, every mining operation may have impacts on the <br />hydrologic balance and the quality and quantity of water <br />systems. That is why the information is required of all <br />applicants. If a particular project does not have any water <br />requirements or impacts on hydrology, the applicant need merely <br />state that. <br />-3- <br />