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<br />NOV C-92-033 <br />Somerset Mine <br />This NOV was issued for failure to pass drainage from a disturbed <br />area through a treatment facility. <br />HISTORY <br />No NOV's have been issued during the past twelve months to Somerset <br />Mining Co. <br />SERIOUSNESS <br />The potential for off-site impact to the hydrologic balance and <br />contribution of sediment to streams was created by obstruction of <br />the mine's sediment control system. No damage was observed to have <br />occurred. However, off-site impacts and violations of NPDES <br />effluent limits would most likely have occurred in the event of a <br />storm. $750 is assessed for moderate seriousness. <br />FAULT <br />The operator was negligent in placing fill material in the existing <br />pond, thereby disabling the sediment control system at the site. <br />$500 is assessed for negligence. <br />GOOD FAITH <br />No evidence of extraordinary measures is available so, no credit <br />for good faith is included here. <br />c:\wp51\1r1125 <br />