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he list of analytes includes the following <br />dissolved oxygen pH ammonia chlorine cyanide <br />sulfide boron nitrate nitrite chloride <br />sulfate hardness azsenic cadmium copper <br />chromium III chromium VI lead mercury nickel <br />iron (dissolved) selenium silver zinc <br />manganese (dissolved) iron (total) manganese (total) <br />These constituents, along with Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) should be monitored in the <br />upstream and downstream sites in the North Fork and in the discharge from the Edwazds Portal <br />Spring. The detection limits used for the analyses should be lower than the published limit for <br />the receiving stream. <br />(5) The majority of the surface disturbance was reclaimed several yeazs ago. Reclamation <br />success for the disturbed azea will ultimately be determined by a technical standazd based on data <br />from the West Elk mine. The herbaceous cover requirement is 40% and the herbaceous <br />production standazd is 1600 pounds/acre. In accordance with Rule 4.lS.l(4), we suggest that <br />the Beaz Coal Company monitor the vegetation next year to get a sense for what the herbaceous <br />cover and production are on the reclaimed area, in anticipation of the standazd. <br />(6) In Sections 2.05 (page 2.05-42a) and 4.06.5 (page 4.06-3) of the permit application, Beaz <br />Coal Company has committed to collect a soil sample to determine the nutrient status of the plant <br />growth medium. No record exists of this testing. Please carry out the commitment so that the <br />soil can be amended properly. <br />SECTION V -PERMIT VARIANCES AND SPECIFIC APPROVALS <br />There aze no specific variances and approvals by the Division for Beaz III Mine. <br />SECTION VI -BONDING SUMMARY <br />The Division holds an approved bond on behalf of the permittee for the Beaz III Mine. The bond <br />is a U.S. Treasury Note, CUSIP No. 912827Y71 in the amount of $160,000.00, maturing on <br />July 21, 2001. Pursuant to Rule 3.02.2(4), the Division is reviewing the Beaz III reclamation <br />liability. The results of this review will be forwazded to Beaz Coal Company at the earliest <br />possible time. <br />Mine Name -5- Date <br />