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Mr. Kent Gorham <br />July 19, 2002 <br />Page 2 <br />was lost in the mine during the November 2001 sampling. As a result, the annual sample for <br />these two wells was not completed until January 13, 2002. Miscommunication with the lab <br />resulted in the short list of pazameters being analyzed rather than the annual list Measures <br />to prevent this occurrence from happening again are presented below. <br />4. Failure to report water level for TH-201, TH-202, and TH-203 for October and November- <br />Waterlevel measurements for these three wells are presented in the 2001 AHR. Picketwire <br />requests vacation of this portion of the violation. As for the October water level <br />measurements, these wells were placed on a reduced monitoring schedule as the Preparation <br />Plant Facilities were inactivated. Table 1.2-1 of the 2001 AHR has a footnote indicating that <br />"As the Preparation Plant facilities become active, the Division will be notified in writing <br />and frequency of monitoring will be increased as indicated". Since the Prep Plant Facilities <br />remain inactive, there was no requirement to increase the monitoring. Picketwire requests <br />vacation of this portion of the violation. <br />In the future, Picketwire will complete the following steps to ensure that all samples are collected <br />and the appropriate analyses are conducted in the lab: <br />] . Picketwire will utilize the tables in the Permit as a checklist when sampling is conducted and <br />in completing the Chain of Custody identifying the analytical list that is sent to the lab. <br />2. Picketwire will send all sampling results to Greystone as they are completed for a QA/QC <br />check to ensure all necessary samples have been collected. <br />3. Picketwire will include Greystone on the distribution list of results from the lab to complete <br />a QA/QC check to ensure all necessary analyses have been completed. <br />4. Picketwire will submit a summary of sampling to the Division on a quarterly bases to show <br />that all analyses are being completed as required. This information will also be included in <br />the records at the mine site so CDMG inspectors may examine it during the quarterly records <br />review. <br />Should you have questions or need additional information concerning the abatement ofthis NOV, <br />please do not hesitate to call Mr. Ron Thompson or let me know. <br />~ncerely, <br />~~ ~ <br />Jerry . Koblitz <br />Principal <br />cc Mr. Ron Thompson -Peak <br />