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<br />1 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />1 <br /> <br />1 <br />1 <br /> <br />LJ <br />RESPONSE: This comment seems to be taken out of context, in that "control limits" can mean <br />either something related to the sample, or to the paperwork. For example, there <br />may be some discrepancy between the chain-of-custody forms and the number of <br />sample containers that have been filled. This check can be brought within <br />"control limits" simply by making the appropriate corrections on the chain-of- <br />custody form. The example given in Dr. Hyatt's comment above would not be <br />able to be brought back within "control limits" and the Protocol Document makes <br />allowances for re-sampling a point if the sample cannot be returned within <br />"control limits". <br />14. Page 28: The tailing and collection pond samples Wray be llre ones where <br />representative sampling is lmrdest to achieve and yet these are Nte most critical <br />samples with respect to safety issues surrounding toxics with potential to leak into <br />the surrounding environment. Maximum sample frequency aryd assurance of <br />timely transmittal of these results to all perlittent parries is critical to the intent <br />of this plan. <br />RESPONSE: BMR will submit sample analyses to CMLRD in a timely manner once these <br />analytical results have been received. <br />15. Page 29: In taking samples for cyanide analyses, it is inrpprtattt to avoid <br />aeration of the sample during collection and transfer in prder to avoid <br />volatilization losses of cyanide. T/tis is not addressed specifrcally in the plan. <br />RESPONSE: See Response to Harry Posey's comment for Page 7+ (No. 6 ih the "Page-by- <br />Page Comments" section). <br />16. Page 34: Who will see dre reported analytical dnta and in what time fi~mne with <br />respect to the time dte samples were taken and analyses perfot•nred? Tlris is a <br />central issue in the performance of BMR prior to the NOV and sltottld be fully <br />resolved as a pan of the sampling plan to comply willt Abatemdnt Requirement <br />12. The transmission of data should include the appropriate Sate authorities as <br />wells as Cotuervancy District personnel attd their consultants. <br />RESPONSE: See Response to Dr. Hyalt's Comment No. 14 above. <br />17. TABLE 3: If dtere is any sign of leakage from the impoundments, then dre <br />frequency of sampling acrd analyses should itrcreare intrtrediately to ntotritor the <br />conditions until recovery is dentottstrated. <br />RESPONSE: See Response to Dr. Hyatt's Comment No. 1 above. <br />-19- <br /> <br />