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S.Z Pond 1 Maintenance <br />Maintenance of Pond 1 included weekly inspection of (I) drainage rates to the pond from the <br />mine retorts, (2) the leak detection vauh, and (3) genera! liner and pond condition. GSHI <br />periodically uses an enhanced evaporation system at the pond consisting of a gasoline motor, <br />pump, headers, and S sprayers. The system was not operated during 2001. <br />6.0 Anticipated Reclamation in the Year 2002 <br />The 0.14 acres that were disturbed in 2000 bas revegetated naturally, and the area will be <br />monitored for future reclamation needs. If necessary, GSHI will conduct revegetation work <br />(reseeding) on the estimated 0.14 acre that was disturbed in the Fall of 2002. This disturbance <br />was associated with repair activities on the retort discharge pipeline. <br />GSHI is in the process of reviewing reclamation specifications for the Logan Wash Mine Site; <br />however, the schedule for the work has nar been fi~lized. During preliminary reclarrmtion <br />discussions, the BLM (Grand Junction office) has shown a strong ingest in maintaining the <br />evaporation pond for several uses. It is therefore possible that future reclamation of the pond will <br />involve minimal construction activities. GSHI will notify DMG as soon as possible regarding its <br />intent to begin site reclamation and removal from Temporary Cessation status. <br />7.0 Anticipated Disturbance in the Year 2002 <br />No new disturbance of acreage is anticipated in the year 2002. In 2001, it was anticipated that <br />GSHI would commence with the design, field testing, and installation of a passive water <br />treatment system ai Logan Wash Mine. This work did not occur due to other work commitments. <br />It is now estimated that the water treatment work will be conducted in 2003. DMG will be <br />notified should GSHI be in position to begin this work in 2002. In either case, a technical <br />revision under the current mine permit will be prepared and submitted to DMG for approval of <br />the passive water treatment system or other closure ahernatives. <br />4 of 4 <br />