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Permit Revision No. 7 -Responses <br />March 7, 1997 <br />Page 15 <br />exhaust shaft location. This study was completed by Hydro-Geo Consultants, Inc. and their <br />conclusions are presented in the response to question 50. <br />83. As stated previously, the plans to relocate some reaches of Sylvester Gulch have been <br />eliminated. A study has been completed which indicates that Sylvester Gulch is a stream <br />with a biological community as defined by Rule 4.05.18(3). Sections of the relocated road <br />will be within 100 feet of Sylvester Gulch. In addition, crossings of Sylvester Gulch are <br />proposed. MCC requests the CDMG make a finding that this operation will not impact the <br />stream. The original stream channel will not be disturbed, water quality and quantity will <br />not be adversely affected due to slope stabilization methods (BMPs, revegetation and MSE <br />walls), and the reclamation plan provides for the reestablishment of appropriate riparian <br />vegetation. <br />84. The only pond included in the surface water monitoring program listed in Table 5 is MB-2R <br />since it receives flow from the refuse pile. SG-1 will not be included in the table because the <br />water monitoring requirements are specified in MCC's NPDES permit in Exhibit 7. <br />Maas and Plans (2.101 <br />85. Maps 53B and 54B have been revised to correct the d'uection of the north arrow. <br />To assist the Division in their review, enclosed is a summary sheet of the information that has <br />been provided and instructions as to placement in the permit text. Please call if you have any <br />questions. <br />Ct'iristine E. Johnston <br />Permitting Specialist <br />cc: Eric Mende <br />Chris Nyikos <br />Phil Schmidt <br />Kathy Welt <br />Joanne Williams, Gunnison County Planning Department <br />Bureau of Land Management <br />~o~a.a« <br />