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prevaiiing hydrologic balance of the affected land and surrounding area, and to the quality and quantity of water in the surface and groundwater systems, both during and after the mining operation and during reclamation. Section 34-32.5-124(2) of the Act provides that if the Board determines that any provision of the Act or of any permit has been violated, it may issue a cease and desist order. 9 Section 34-32.5-124(7) of the Act states that a person who violates any provision of a permit "shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than one hundred dollazs per day nor more than one thousand dollars per day for each day during which a violation occurs." 10. Because installation of the slurry wall changed the proposed post-mining land use contained in the approved reclamation plan, it is appropriate that the Board find the Operator in violation of Section 34-32.5-116(1)(2) and (4)(m) of the Act. 11. Because installation of a slurry wall around the permitted pit may impact surrounding groundwater levels and neazby septic systems, it is appropriate that the Board find the Operator in violation of Section 34-32.5-116(4)(h) of the Act in that the Operator failed to minimize disturbances to the prevailing hydrologic balance of the affected land and surrounding area, and to the quality and quantity of water in the surface and groundwater systems during mining operations. 12. Because the Operator violated the Act, it is appropriate that the Board fine the Operator no less than $100 per day nor more than $1,000 per day of violations pursuant to Section 34- 32.5-124(7). The fine should be calculated based on 34 days of violations, beginning on the day of the Division inspection and continuing through the hearing date. ORDER Based on the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, the Board hereby finds that the Operator has violated Sections 34-32.5-116(1),(2),(4)(m) and !4)(hl of the Act. The