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Htstorv <br />There have been three NOV's during the past twelve months. <br />Seriousness <br />I agree with the significant penalty for seriousness, because mine water with an elevated level <br />of total suspended solids was discharging from the mine site. Impacts off the mine permit area <br />are considered significant. However, I feel it is appropriate to consider the fact that the <br />suspended solids level in the Colorado River, the receiving stream, was considerably higher than <br />the elevated tss from the mine. Furthermore, the non-complying discharge was short in duration. <br />I am recommending $1000.00 for seriousness. <br />Fault <br />I agree with the proposed penalty. <br />Good Faith <br />The mine foreman was contacted immediately and the operator stopped pumping from the mine <br />immediately after Mr. Mathews observed the non-complying discharge on June 30. By the time <br />Mr. Mathews returned on July 3 the water was in compliance. The operator had developed a <br />plan to better the mine water discharge to prevent another non-complying discharge. All <br />paperwork was completed by the abatement deadline. I am recommending a $250.00 reduction <br />for good faith. <br />Settlement Agreement Penalty <br />History $150.00 <br />Seriousness $1000.00 <br />Fault $750.00 <br />Good Faith $250.00 <br />Total $1650.00 <br />