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Because of the significant increase in the number of cavities per year (an additional 15 wells), and <br />the controversial nature of the original permit process, we believe that the potential changes <br />associated with increased capacity aze sufficient cause for an alteration of the Permit under Title <br />40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Section 144.39 (a)(1). We also believe there is an existing <br />justification to modify the monitoring plan to reduce the monitoring of some ground-water <br />constituents, make any needed changes in the process monitoring, as warranted (based on the <br />results of the monitoring to date), establish criteria for modifying the plan in the future as a Minor <br />Modification, and provide for expanded monitoring as needed to cover the future growth of the <br />mine field. We would propose to modify the Permit by establishing an area wide drilling limit on <br />the number of wells per year to be drilled to accommodate your proposed expansion. We <br />propose to make the appropriate changes to the monitoring plan and any other changes that might <br />be appropriate at the same time. <br />If you have any questions regarding this action, please contact Paul Osborne at <br />303.312.6125 or Dan Jackson at 303.312.6155. Also. please direct all correspondence to the <br />Attention of Paul S. Osborne at Mail Code 8P-W-GW. <br />Sincerely, <br />~~~~ <br />. Edw~ Hogle <br />Director <br />Ground Water Program <br />cc: U.S. Deparhnent of the Interior <br />BLM -White River Resource Area <br />Box 928 <br />Meeker, CO 81641 <br />Mr. Hal Copeland <br />Steigers Corporation <br />6551 South Revere Pazkway, Suitc 250 <br />Englewood, CO 80111-6411 <br />Mr. Hang Posey <br />Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology <br />215 Centennial Bldg. <br />1313 Sherman Street <br />Denver, CO 80203 <br />Printed on Recycled Paper <br />