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plan is described in Section 2.05.6, Mitigation of the Impact <br />of Mining Operations, page 124, in the permit application <br />(4.05.13(1)). <br />The applicant will conduct monitoring of surface water in <br />manner approved by the Division. The monitoring plan is <br />described in Section 2.05.6, Mitigation of the Impacts of <br />Mining Operations, page 124a, in the permit application <br />(4.05.13(2)). <br />Transfer of Wells <br />No transfer of wells is proposed. The alluvial well that was <br />used as a source of drinking water has been reclaimed <br />(4.05.14 (3)). <br />Discharge of Water into an Underground Mine <br />There will not be any discharge of water into an underground <br />mine (4.05.16(2)). <br />Stream Buffer Zones <br />The Division proposes to approve surface or underground <br />mining activities within 100 feet of Hubbard Creek which is a <br />perennial stream with a biological community. This decision <br />is based on a finding that the original stream channel will <br />be restored, water quality and quantity shall not be <br />adversely affected, and appropriate riparian vegetation will <br />be reestablished. The buffer zone variance is granted for <br />Ditch A, Pond No. 5, the light-use road, Pond No. 3, Pond No. <br />4, and portions of the reclaimed access road (4.05.18(1)). <br />Probable Hydrologic Consequences <br />Under Rule 2.07.6(2)(c), the Division is required to make an <br />assessment of the probable cumulative impacts of all anticipated <br />coal mining in the general area on the hydrologic balance and to <br />make a finding (as discussed in Section A of this document) that <br />the operations proposed in the permit application have been <br />designed to prevent material damage to the hydrologic balance <br />outside of the proposed permit area. This section of the findings <br />document is divided into the following subsections: Description of <br />the Hydrologic Environment; Probable Hydrologic Consequences of the <br />Blue Ribbon Mine; and Summary and Findings. A separate Cumulative <br />Hydrologic Impact Study (CHIS) is available for review at the <br />Division of Minerals and Geology. The CHIS filed at the Division, <br />assesses the projected cumulative hydrologic impacts of all <br />anticipated mining operations in the general area of the Blue <br />Ribbon Mine on the North Fork of the Gunnison River Valley. <br />-17- <br />