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Y VI. VII. -4- c Balance: Surface Water - Rules 2.04.5, 2.04.7, 2.05.3(4 There have been no significant changes in the surface water section during the first permit term. Continued monitoring has substantiated the baseline data and original conclusions that the operation would have minimal impact on the surface water system. The reader is directed to the annual reports for this monitoring data. The current sampling program is included on pages 4.01-10 thru 15 and includes the requirements of Stipulation No. 1. Stipulation No. 2 has also been satisfied and included in Exhibit 7. All other concerns expressed in the original Findings were worked out in the permitting process and are now incorporated into the permit. The mine now has six sediment ponds rather than the original three. Calculations for these ponds are included in Exhibits 7 and 17. The operation continues to be in compliance with the requirements of this section. c Balance: Ground Water - Rules 2.04.5, 2.04.7, 2.05.3(4 All Division concerns pertaining to this section were resolved during the original permitting. The (6900') Streeter wells have been dry to date. During the permit term both wells collapsed, possibly due to movement of the fill. One well was replaced at this level for continued monitoring. The current monitoring program may be found on pages 4.05-10 thru 15 of the permit. Monitoring data is included in the annual reports. The operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section. Alluvial Valley floors - Rules 2.06.8 and 4.24 There have been no changes in this section since the original Findings. Mining impacts on AVFs in the area were predicted to be minimal, and there is no evidence to dispute that estimate at this time. During 1985, natural erosion processes created severe mass-wasting along Wilson Creek, and for all intents and purposes destroyed this AVF. This impact was not related to the mining operation. The operation continues to be in compliance with the requirements of this section. VIII. Probable Hvdroloaic IX. and Cumulative Hvdrol The original PHC and CHIS predicted minimal impact on the surface and ground water systems from the mining operation. Current data supports this assessment. This data may be found in the annual reports. No changes are required in this section. Climatological Information and Air Resources - Rules 2.04 The operation remains in compliance with the requirements of this section. The air quality permits required in Stipulation No. 3 have been obtained and inserted in Exhibit 8: