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iii iiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ~' same nAounrain cad RECEIVED July 21, 200o JUL 2 5 2000 Division of Minerals and GeoloAY J. David Holm, Duector Water Quality Control Division Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment 4300 Cherry Creek Drive South Denver, Colorado 80246-1530 Re: Draft CDPS Permit No. CO-0045675 Response to Public Comment Deaz Mr. Holm: This letter and its attachments aze submitted on behalf of Battle Mountain Resources Inc. and Battle Mountain Gold (collectively "BMG") in response to issues framed in comments received during the public comment period for the above referenced draft permit and the subsequent public meeting held in San Luis, Colorado on June 27, 2000. At the outset we note that virtually all of the written and oral comments received to date on the draft permit aze predicated upon the commenter's incomplete or inaccurate understanding of the record which is before your office and the Division of Minerals and Geology ("DMG) with respect to BMG's response to the West Pit water quality issues. As we have stated on numerous occasions, BMG believes it is imperative that your office and DMG effectively communicate and coordinate their actions with respect to the San Luis facility. Effective coordination will assure that BMG's response efforts aze consistent with the requirements of both agencies and that the public can readily ascertain that the water quality issues aze being appropriately addressed through the applicable statutes and regulations administered by those respective agencies. BMG will continue to encourage such coordination and remains receptive to any additional insight you may have on ways the company could more effectively facilitate communication and coordination between the agencies. 333 CLAY STREET SUITE 4200 MOUSTON.TEXAS 77002-4103 17131 650-fi400 FA% 0131 650-3636 TELE% 763604