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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING <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 (HOU) is to define the respective <br />responsibilities of the Division of Minerals and Geology (DHC) of the Colorado <br />Department of Natural Resources and the Hater 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 HOU also is to: <br />1." Ensure that appropriate corrective actions are applied eo ae 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 as 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 />BETWEEN THE PARTIES <br />This HOU is entered into. by the DHC of the Colorado Department of~Natural Resources <br />and the WQCD of the Colorado Department of Bealth, (the parties) and may be modified <br />by written concurrence of both parties. <br />This HOII replaces the previous HOU which was entered by the parties on January 21, <br />1985. <br />Nothing in. this HOU shall be construed to preempt or alter the statutory .or <br />regulatozy responsibilities and authorities of either party. <br />This HOU shall be effective until such time as either party decides to terminate the <br />agreement. <br />This HOU is entered this .__L__ day of February, 1994. <br />~~-k,~,~ ~I~P~~ ~3 M~~ ~~Sz.,.-..~$" S~-~~ <br />Patricia A. Nolan, t HPH Kenneth Salazar <br />Executive Director ~ Executive Director <br />Colorado Dept. of H It Colorad ept. of Natural Resources <br />avid Holm, Dir ctor Michael B. Long, irec <br />ater Quality Control Division Division~of Hine & Ge ogy <br />1 <br />E~~ // <br />