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<br />Waste Rock and Tailings Geochemistry <br /> <br />The geochemistry of waste rock materials was determined to be <br />non-toxic and non-acid forming in the course of the CMLR;S's review <br />and approval of the existing reclamation permit. The amendment <br />proposes no change which could affect this finding. T:he results <br />of extensive geochemical testing of the tailings solids which are <br />included in the amendment application materials reflect no acid <br />producing or toxic materials to be present in the reclaimed <br />tailings disposal facility. <br />Potential Wildlife Hazards <br />Chemical analyses of treated tailings liquor under worst case <br />conditions indicate a maximum total cyanide concentration of <br />approximately four (4) parts per million, well below established <br />avian mortality criteria. The tailings liquor will only tie present <br />during the operational phase and potential human and wildlife <br />access to areas where liquor is present will be controlled by <br />fencing and other security measures. <br />Air Quality <br />Battle Mountain has made application to the Colorado Air <br />Pollution Control Division for emission permits covering all <br />potential air emissions from the facility and will conduct its <br />operations in compliance with the terms of those permit:n. <br />Water Rights <br />Battle Mountain concurs with the position of the C'MLRB that <br />a review of the adequacy of Battle Mountain's wate:c rights, <br />augmentation plan or other aspects of Battle Mountain's legal right <br />9 <br />