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All site impoundments are in compliance with Rule 4.05.9. Refer to Section II, D, <br />above. <br />G. Surface and Groundwater Monitoring <br />The applicant will conduct monitoring of groundwater in a manner approved by the <br />Division (4.05.13(1)). Details can be found in Section 4.05.13 of the permit <br />application. <br />The applicant will conduct monitoring of surface water in a manner approved by the <br />Division. The monitoring plan was submitted under 2.05.6(3)(b)(iv) and can be <br />found in Section 4.05.13 of the permit application (4.05.13(2)). <br />H. Transfer of Wells <br />Transfer of wells is not proposed. <br />Discharge of Water into an Underground Minc <br />Discharge of water to underground workings will not occur. <br />J. Stream Buffer Zones <br />The Division proposes to approve surface or underground mining activities within <br />100 feet of a stream with a biological community. Specifics are outlined in Section <br />4.05.18 of their permit. This decision is based on a finding that the original stream <br />channel will be restored, water quality and quantity shall not be adversely affected, <br />and appropriate riparian vegetation will be reestablished. The buffer zone variance <br />is granted for the area located along the North Fork of the Gunnison River <br />(4.05.18(1)). <br />K. Probable Hydrologic Consequences <br />A. Effects of Mining on the Hydrologic System <br />No significant impacts to the surface or groundwater systems in the study area <br />are expected to result from mining activities at the Bear Mine. The small size <br />of the Bear underground workings and surface facilities will limit the extent of <br />mining impacts on the hydrologic system. <br />Mining activities at the Bear Mine may impact the hydrologic system of the study <br />area by: <br />a. Depleting springs in, and adjacent to, the permit area; <br />19 <br />