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Joe Dudash <br />Page 2 <br />November 23, 2004 <br />constructed impoundments. Of these, two sites (SP34-11 and 534-7) are included in the baseline <br />data collection and ongoing surface water monitoring program for the mine. It is unclear why all <br />of the springs and ponds for which the Forest Service has a water right are not included in the <br />baseline data collection and continued surface water monitoring program particularly with regard <br />to water quantity impacts. BRL indicates that although the probability is low, springs and ponds <br />could be damaged by subsidence and has a hydrologic reclamation plan for damage to springs <br />and ponds on page 2.05-102 of the PAP. Section 2.04.7(3) of the PAP does not specifically <br />address springs and ponds, and the PAP does not contain Alternative Water Supply Information <br />as required by Rule 2.04.7(3) in the event that springs and ponds are diminished. Since the <br />Forest Service has raised concerns about the springs and ponds in the Sheep Corral Gulch for <br />which they have water rights, I think it would be prudent for us to have BRL reconsider these <br />surface water sites for inclusion into the PAP with regard to surface water information and <br />alternative water supply information Rules 2.04.7(2) and (3), protection of the hydrological <br />balance Rule 2.05.6(3), and surface water monitoring Rule 4.05.13(2). <br />c: Sandy Brown <br />