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H. Transfer of Wells <br />The Division does not propose to approve the transfer of any exploration <br />or monitoring well (4.05.15(13)). <br />I. Discharge of Water into an Underground Mine <br />The Division is not proposing to approve the diversion of water from a <br />surface or underground mine into underground mine workings. <br />J. Stream Buffer Zones <br />The Division does not propose to approve surface or underground mining <br />activities within 100 feet or through a perennial stream or stream with a <br />biological community (4.05.18(1)). <br />K. Probablellydrologic Consequences <br />BRL provided an analysis of the Probable Hydrologic Consequences to be <br />expected as a result of mining and reclamation operations at the Bowie No. 2 <br />Mine. The analysis is presented in Section 2.05.6(3)(b)(iii) of the permit <br />application document. Possible hydrologic impacts to the local surface and <br />ground water systems are summarized below. <br />Surface water systems directly above the mine working, and within the permit <br />azea, could be minimally impacted due to mine subsidence. Surface cracking <br />resulting from subsidence could occur within the ephemeral and intermittent <br />stream channels which overlie the mine; however, such impacts should be <br />minimal and surface cracks should fill with sediment relatively quickly. Actual <br />interruption of surface flows should not be significant. <br />Stock ponds located above the mine, and within the permit area, could also be <br />impacted by subsidence; however, significant impacts aze unlikely, due to the <br />approved subsidence protection plan for the Bowie No. 2 Mine which should <br />minimize subsidence beneath any of the stock ponds. These stock ponds aze <br />owned by BRL. <br />The required sediment and drainage control plan for the Bowie No. 2 Mine must <br />be constructed and maintained as permitted. This system will protect all offsite <br />areas from any detrimental impacts from sediment or surface runoff originating <br />on the mine site. <br />It is possible that offsite azeas might receive discharge from such sources as <br />underground mine water, refuse pile leachate, or other mine-related activities. <br />Such parameters as iron and oil and grease are strictly regulated by point source <br />discharge permit standards (issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health <br />~~ <br />