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prospecting or mining activities that when such activities started. Without baseline water quality <br />parameters, a prospector or operator may be held to the table values standard for ground water quality <br />at a point of compliance (see Rule 3.1.7) or, since it is assumed that the water drains to the Argo <br />Tunnel, receiving stream standards for Clear Creek. Such table value standards or receiving stream <br />standards may be impossible for an operator to meet without a water treatment plant given the nature of <br />baseline conditions at the Franklin Mine as affected by previous mining activity and geologic <br />conditions (the presence of sulfide ores). Therefore, please state what baseline ground water <br />monitoring program will be done at the Franklin Mine before prospecting activities begin. Such ground <br />water monitoring plan must satisfy the requirements of Rule 3.1.7(7). The Division requires at least <br />five quarter of baseline data on inflows and outflows to the mine prior to any disturbance that may <br />affect ground water. <br />Response: Please see response in above paragraph. <br />7. The potable water section is adequate. See 6.e. above for the part of the answer that indicates <br />that"... existing pools of water in the existing workings deeper in the Franklin Mine." Will be used for <br />underground exploration activities. <br />8. Adequate for stockpiles. See comments 6.b.,c., and d. above for areas that will be revegetated. <br />9. See comments 6.b.,c., and d. above <br />10. Adequate. <br />From the adequacy answers received by the DRMS on May 2, 2008. <br />1. The $7,000.00 bond will be returned under separate cover. <br />2. Adequate with the proviso that the DRMS must inspect and approve the shaft closures once <br />installed and before the Notice of Intent can be approved with adequate bond. As an option, of course, <br />COAG could post an adequate bond to cover the DRMS costs associated with building the shaft <br />closures. <br />As a point of clarification, the DRMS apparently was under the impression that the Freighter's Friend <br />shaft was to be used as the ventilation shaft. Past inspections of the site have revealed that the <br />Freighter's Friend shaft has a possibly operable hoist installed whereas the Franklin shaft hoist has been <br />removed. Please clarify which shaft will be used for which purpose. <br />Response: The Franklin shaft will be used as the ventilation shaft and the Freighter's Friend shaft <br />will be used for workings access. <br />3. See number 2 directly above.