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wetland areas is available in the Clean Water Act Section 404 permit application for the <br />Wattenberg Lakes site (Permit Number M2001008) submitted to the Army Corps of Engineers. <br />Water -General-Requirement <br />To minimize the effect on the prevailing hydrologic balance, the operator shall: <br />a. comply with all applicable Colorado water laws, <br />b. comply with all applicable Federal and State water quality laws and regulations, <br />c. comply with all Federal and State requirements for dredge and fill, and <br />d. regrade all sediment and siltation structures after mining is completed unless such <br />structures are to be used for wetlands mitigation. <br />Groundwater -Specific Reuirements <br />The operation will not affect groundwater quality on or off the site. The operation will comply <br />with State groundwater quality standards. Due to the absence of sources of potential pollutants, <br />groundwater quality monitoring is not required in this operation. <br />Wildlife <br />The proposed reclamation plan does not propose to create wildlife habitat. Atl activities will be <br />planned considering the safety and protection of wildlife on the property. Some species may be <br />temporarily displaced by the mining activities, but these species are expected to re-establish with <br />no difficulty after the reclamation has been completed. The creation of the lake and wetlands <br />may create additional opportunities for aquatic birds, mammals, and fish. <br />Platte Palley Operation <br />DMG 712 Permit Amendment <br />Page 12 <br />