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of the water from the Ditch, especially those downstream of where the first outtall <br />enters the Ditch, are aware of these outflows going into the Ditch. <br />Fire Mountain Canal and Reservoir Company, the North Fork Water <br />Conservahcy District and/or the Bureau of Reclamation may want to research <br />further into the permit requirements for discharges at the various outtalls that go <br />into the Ditch and may later be periodically discharged into the FMC. Also, it <br />should be determined what, if anything, to do about these discharges into the <br />FMC, whether to continue as it is, discontinue taking water into the FMC from the <br />Ditch, or more control of when and how much is put into the FMC. Getting a <br />copy of a map showing the outtalls, ponds and other pertinent information should <br />also be performed so that the locations of where the outtall flows enter the Deer <br />Trail Ditch can be identified and periodically monitored during routine operations <br />along the FMC. <br />The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Water Quality <br />Control Division representative who was contacted also told the travelers in an <br />email that the current permit for Bowie No. 2 Mine, Bowie Resources, LTD <br />(CDPS Permit Number CO-0044776) is up for renewal. <br />Bowie Resources is currently building a coal wash station (Photo #14j that will <br />most likely cause increasing flows or create more frequent discharges of one or <br />more of the current list of outfalls that dump into the Ditch. It's possible that an <br />additional settling pond may be needed and an additional outtall established. <br />The travelers did not specifically acquire information on the status of this <br />construction, but it was understood that the construction will be completed <br />sometime this year. It is unknown if another amendment to the current permit will <br />be needed or if a new permit will be needed,. but since it is up for renewal it could <br />happen at that time. <br />Travelers Date <br />~~ <br />~! _ ~_ <br />Robe . Ma or <br />~~~~ <br />John Ozg <br />Q <br />Y~~ a~ <br />Enclosures <br />4 <br />