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• Containment of downstream migration, and the dry segment in Foidel Creek prevented any immediate <br />downstream effects due to the accidental discharge. Elevated flows could result in some of the material <br />being picked-up and tamed downstream, however, flow contributions from Foidel Creek are small <br />relative to total flows in the Middle, Fish, and Trout Creek systems, so it is likely that any downstream <br />effects may not be detectable. <br />• Subsequent inspection of the Foidel Creek channel affected by the discharge indicated that most of the <br />deposition of coal and rock fines resulting from the dischazge occurred within approximately the first <br />half-mile of the stream channel (on TCC property). TCC is also continuing water quality sampling of <br />several points on Foidel Creek downstream of the discharge point. <br />• TCC's ongoing clean-up efforts include reestablishment of stormwater storage/treatment capacity and <br />clean-up of the affected portion of Foidel Creek. Clean-up will involve removal of deposits of rock and <br />coal fines from the stream channel to minimize downstream movement of these materials. TCC is also <br />evaluating options (improvements to maintenance, inspection, and monitoring programs) to prevent <br />and/or provide for eazly detection of any similaz situation in the future. <br />While all available information indicates that the discharge is benign and that water quality is not affected and <br />remains suitable for human, livestock, and recreational uses, we felt that you should be notified and be given the <br />opportunity to contact us with any questions. If you would like to obtain additional information or have specific <br />questions, please contact me at (970) 870-2712. <br />Sincerely yours, <br />Twentymile Coal Company <br />Jeny M. Nettleton <br />• Environmental Manager <br /> <br />