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correct information is placed with the proper permit when the review of the report from another permit and associated Division statements/requirements are wrapped into a second permit's review. If it is the Division's intent to conduct future AHR reviews in this manner, we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss the issue further. We appreciate the Division's understanding of our position on this matter. Groundwater Inflows to the mine appear to be within the projections outlined in the probable hydrologic consequences section of the Foidel Creek permit. No unanticipated drawdown or dewatering is evident at this time. Also, at this time no degradation of groundwater quality is evident downgradient of mining activities. Recharge characterists do not currently exhibit detectable changes. Surface Water The discharge of underground mine water has changed the surface water ion balance in Fish and Foidel Creeks. No SAR problems are noted currently. Changes in the ion balance are currently not a concern due to the current and projected use of surface water primarily as irrigation water and livestock water. The increase in total dissolved solids does pose a threat to irrigation waters, particularly downstream on lower Trout Creek. Data collected in 1992 does show a 47 percent increase in salt load during low flow (July-September) to lower Trout Creek (below Fish confluence). However, due to the lack of a monitoring station below the Fish Creek confluence, actual data is not currently available to allow quantitative assessment and comparison to predicted loading. The Division's calculations are as follows: Assumptions: 1. Low flow period is July-September. 2. 1992 data input. 3. Mine 2 springs, Mine 3, and Pond E tipple discharge is not included. Pond A Pond D Site 115 (.0027)(.592 Q)(3000 mgjl) + (.305 Q)(3134 mg/1)(.0027) + .20 Q)(2619 mg/1)(.0027) 4.79 + 2.58 + 1.41 8.78 tons/day