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F ~n <br />.: .{~. .1py .. ".y :? ., i. '. ~ WXFrv4a n~%e" .a ~'f•'~~> t . A. .r 4.ya - Y3~*`M.- . <br />~ ~d <br />~'' -• MEMORANDUM`OF UNDERSTANDING <br />F=~ <br />BETWEEN THE <br />~ DIVISION OF MINERALS & GEOLOGY, DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES <br />AND THE <br />WATER QUALITY CONTROL DIVISION, COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH <br />RELATIVE TO <br />WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AT COAL MINES <br />PURPOSE <br />The purpose of this Memorandum of Understanding (MOII) is to define the respective <br />-x-71 ~......, .. <br />Department of Natural Resources and the Water Quality Control Division (WQCD) of the <br />Colorado Department of Health regarding coal mining activities ae they impact the <br />hydrologic balance. The purpose of this MOII also ie to: <br />1. Ensure that appropriate corrective actions are applied so as to minimize the <br />period of non-compliant discharge; <br />2. Provide protection of the State's water resources by ensuring that non- <br />compliant dischargers are appropriately cited in a timely manner and do not <br />receive an economic benefit over other facilities as a result of non- <br />compliance; <br />3. Coordinate enforcement actions eo ae to minimize dual enforcement to the <br />extent possible, while maintaining the integrity of the programs implemented <br />by each Division; <br />4. Foster enhanced communications and working relationships between the two <br />Divisions. <br />UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE PARTIES <br />This MOU is entered into. by the DMC of the Colorado Department of Natural Resources <br />and the WQCD Of the Colorado Department of Health, (the parties) and may be modified <br />by written concurrence of both parties. <br />This MOU replaces the previous MOD which was entered by the parties on January 21, <br />1985. <br />Nothing in. this MOU shall be construed to preempt or alter the statutory or <br />regulatory reaponaibilities and authorities of either party. <br />This MOII shall be effective until such time ae either party decides to terminate the <br />agreement. <br />This MOU is enter l~ed this ~ day of Februaary, 19Ya9~n4- ~ ay <br />Patricia A. Nolan, HPH~ Kenneth Salazar <br />Executive Director Executive Director <br />Colorado Dept. of H ltt Colorad ept. of Natural Resources <br />. avid Holm, Director Michael B. Long, irec <br />ater Quality Control Division Division"of Mine & ce ogy <br />1 <br />