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HRTTLE MTN. GOLD SL ID~719-672-3363 OCT 29'93 15 41 No.008 P.03 <br />On September 30, 1993, prior to the Division's arrival at <br />the site, the PvC dewatering line was relocated in <br />preparation for the liner installation. This line caries <br />uncontaminated groundwater being pumped from the areaiof the <br />bleat Pit to the tailings disposal area; the water level is <br />being lowered so that mining activities do not intersect <br />groundwater. The pit dewatering pump was turned off, 'and <br />the line was believed to be drained. A small amount of <br />water (estimated to be less than 300 gallons) remained at a <br />low point in the line. When the pipe was dieconnectedl at <br />the PVC joint, the groundwater flowed onto a portion f the <br />compacted soil liner. The saturated portion of the soil <br />liner was removed and replaced with new material. <br />we received the Division's inspection report on Thursd y, <br />October 28, 1993. Responses to items 2 and 4 were req iced <br />to be submitted by Sunday, October 31, 1993. Due to t e <br />extremely short amount of review time allowed, we will be <br />preparing a second comprehensive response to the Di.vis'on's <br />inspection report. However, at this time, it should b' <br />noted that the closing of the observation section of tic: <br />inspection report states that all items of concern wer <br />discussed at the post inspection meeting. The issue raised <br />in item 4 was never mentioned to BMRI personnel during the <br />inspection or at the close-out meeting. Had this issu been <br />presented to BMRI, it could have been resolved quickly and <br />efficiently while all parties (the Division, BMRI, and SRK) <br />were on-site. In the future, we request that all ouch <br />issues of concern be raised with BMRI during the inspection <br />or at the close-out meeting to ensure effective and <br />Efficient communication. <br />If you have any questions, please call. <br />Sincerely, <br />~o.~a ~ S~ <br />Alana L. Scott <br />Environmental Engineer <br />Enclosure <br />cc: Anne Baldriqe <br />Ken Kluksdahl <br />Mike Young <br />