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is a significant source of water in the mine area. Portions of Apache Canyon, Santistevan <br />Canyon, Wet Canyon, and Ciruela Canyon are found within the Golden Eagle permit area. <br />With the exception of Wet Canyon, which is perennial, these drainages are intermittent. <br />The climate of the region is characterized as semi-arid. The prevailing winds come from the <br />southwest and the average precipitation is 16.9 inches. The length of the growing season <br />ranges from 90-110 days in the area. <br />Vegetation communities are diverse, ranging from low grassland communities in the valleys to <br />pinyon/juniper/oak brush and coniferous forest in the higher elevations. Soils in the area can <br />be shallow or non-existent on the steep, south facing slopes, but are well-drained loams in the <br />valley bottom along the Purgatoire River. <br />Section II -Revisions to the Permit <br />Permit Revisions since Renewal No. 3 (July 2000) <br />Revision Number Description Dale Approved <br />none <br />Technical Revisions since Renewal No. 3 (July 2000) <br />Revision Number Description Date Approved <br />TR-51 Update Owners and Controllers July 2001 <br />TR-52 Modify Hydrologic Monitoring June 2001 <br />Minor Revisions since Renewal No. 3 (July 2000) <br />Revision Number Descri tion Date A roved <br />MR-78 First North Drill Hole Nov 2001 <br />MR-79 Revised Drill Hole Dec 2001 <br />Bond Releases since Renewal No. 3 (July 20001 <br />Bond Release Description Date Approved Post-approval <br />liability <br />SL-03 Phase II January 2001 $173,094.00 <br />4 <br />