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Loadout and was submitted under Rule 2.05.6(3)(b)(iv) and consists of the <br />following (4.05.13(2)): <br />Two surface sites are monitored in the spring and fall to sample high <br />(snowmelt) and low water (base flow) conditions. Sites HGSD 1 and <br />HGSD2 were planned to sample conditions upstream and downstream of <br />the loadout, respectively, along Dry Creek. The list of parameters <br />sampled is found in Table 13-1 of Tab 13. <br />In addition to the monitoring discussed above, the operator is required to <br />monitor discharges from two NPDES dischazge points (sediment ponds) <br />as required by the mine's NPDES permit. <br />H. Transfer of Wells <br />No transfer of wells is proposed. All monitoring wells and the Yampa Valley <br />Alluvial Well will be reclaimed prior to bond release (4.05.14). <br />I. Dischazge of Water into an Underground Mine <br />No surface water will be discharged into underground mine workings <br />(4.05.15). <br />J. Stream Buffer Zones <br />A buffer zone is proposed along Dry Creek. No mining activities are <br />permitted to take place within 100 feet of Dry Creek with the exception of: <br />1. The Rail Loop Pond (Pond 2) <br />2. The tracks and right of way for railroad loop <br />3. HGLF water line <br />4. Electric substation <br />1. The Division proposes to approve surface mining activities within 100 feet <br />or through a perennial stream or stream with a biological community. <br />This decision is based on a finding that the original stream channel will be <br />restored, water quality and quantity will not be adversely affected, and <br />appropriate riparian vegetation will be restored (4.05.18(1)). <br />K. Probable Hvdrologic Conseouences <br />A discussion of the probable hydrologic impacts of mining and reclamation <br />operations is contained in Volume 2, Tab 15 of the permit application. <br />is <br />