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Memo to Berhan Keffelew CC&VG "Misc. Procedures and Items" page 2 12- Construction of Phase II Caissons and Surrounding Gravel The proposed construction sequence of crushed ore and select fill placement beneath, and adjacent to, the caissons appears appropriate. CC&VG is aware that the Cat 777's require the specified fill thickness between them and the liner at all times. The sequencing is analogous to that used in the construction of the Phase I caissons. Finally, the certifying professionals must, as always, be confident that the underlying liner and protective fill placement has occurred properly, because the consequences of later discovering a construction and/or certification inadequacy would be significant after the placement of an additional 60 foot thickness of crushed ore. (3) DMG's Review of the "Crescent Area" and Phase II Final Certifications lal I appreciate Mr. Dillie's willingness to act as primary reviewer of the "Crescent Area" certification report. As you are aware my current duties relating to the Summitville/Friedland litigation consumes the majority of my professional effort. I regret that it will probably continue to do so for the foreseeable future. Mr. Dillie will bring any quandaries to me, if he deems it appropriate. I have every confidence in Jim's ability to independently review the report. I would observe, however, that while CC&VG required several months to submit the report following completion of the work, the Division will attempt to review it expeditiously, Ib1 Mr. Hardaway informs the Division that CC&VG anticipates "a very short time period for preparation and acceptance" of the final Phase II certification. Based on the time period apparently required for preparation and acceptance by CC&VG of the "Crescent Area" certification report, which only involved several acres, I must admit to being somewhat skeptical regarding Mr. Hardaway's optimism. I, of course, wish CC&VG every success in realizing Mr. Hardaway's expectations. Once submitted, the Division will expend every normal effort in reviewing the document. Frankly, in light of the other 2300 active permits we regulate, and the normal short-handed situation caused by the "end-of-year holidays", I am not as optimistic as John regarding our ability to expedite the review of a massive document submitted during the holiday period. Perhaps CC&VG might consider partial, but final, certification data submittals, rather than the submittal of a massive certification report. This should allow the Division to expedite issuance of its final opinion after receipt of the final portion of the report. The Division will, as usual, attempt to recognize operator's unusual needs.