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~- <br />•- /.~ <br />Stormwater Permit Requirements for Mining Activities <br />. June 22, 1995 <br />Page 2 <br />Permit Requirements <br />The major permit requirement is implementation of a SWMP. The objective of the SWMP is to <br />identify sources of stormwater pollution and then implement Best Management Practices to control <br />those sources. If a discharge of stotmwater leaves the site without implementation of a SWMP or <br />without the acquisition of a stormwater discharge permit, it is a violation of the Colorado Water <br />Quality Control Act and is subject to enforcement action by the Water Quality Contra] Division. The <br />Colorado Water Quality Control Act authorizes both civil and criminal penalties for willful non- <br />compliance. <br />Potential Ezemotions <br />If a stonswater permit is not applicable to this operation, please send us a letter detailing the basis for <br />this, by the above deadline. Two potential exemptions are available. If all runoff from the mine site <br />is contained on the site, with no discharge off site, a stonttwater permit is not required. Bond release <br />from the site's MLRB reclamation permit is another acceptable basis for exemption. <br />If thcre are any questions regarding the stormwater program, please give me a call at (303) 692-3606. <br />Sincerely, <br />Daniel M. Beley <br />Environmental Protection Specialist <br />Permits and Enforcement Section <br />WATER QUALITY CONTROL DMSION <br />Enclosure <br />xc: District Engineer, WQCD <br />