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ii. Sediment and Erosion Prevention <br />Sediment is the most likely pollutant to be associated with the mine site since the setting will <br />contain exposed working surfaces. However, multiple best management practices, as described <br />above will be placed in order to capture run-on and run-off, decrease the water energy, and allow <br />for sediment settling before any water leaves the site. The bar ditches, berms and containment <br />basin will collectively contain any site-related stormwater. <br />iii. Other Pollution Prevention Measures <br />The mine site will be regularly reviewed and maintained with BEC oversight. The identified <br />pollution prevention measures described herein capture all those sources identified over time. <br />However, stormwater conditions will be monitored and if additional measures are needed, BEC is <br />responsible for identifying the appropriate management practice and submitting all necessary <br />information for this SWMP. <br />Preventive Maintenance: Preventative maintenance is achieved with the continuous oversight of <br />site conditions to assure environmental compliance. BEC personnel have been delegated the <br />responsibility for these activities and will take an active role with site conditions to assure <br />environmental protection. A part of the oversight responsibilities will be to review the <br />preventative maintenance requirements for in-place management practices that control <br />stormwater. Any management practice that begins to show signs of erosion or failure will be <br />actively maintained (e.g. the berms or ditches). The integrity of these features will be regularly <br />monitored as part of the ongoing routine monitoring as required by the mine reclamation permit. <br />Good Housekeeping: Good housekeeping measures are a necessity for the orderly and safe <br />activities at the mine. All buildings and structures will be locked. There is only one access road <br />without a gate and this road has clearly marked `no trespassing' signs to limit activity. There is <br />no anticipated change to these features. All mobile equipment will be located or parked in <br />specific areas and any leaks or spills will be cleaned properly. The site will be monitored to <br />maintain stormwater compliance. BEC personnel will review the housekeeping conditions during <br />their routine site inspections as part of the stormwater management practice review. <br />Em~lovee Education: BEC is held responsible for environmental compliance issues surrounding <br />the mine. BEC personnel are experienced in stormwater management practice, design, and <br />implementation and will be responsible for oversight of property activities. Stormwater <br />management practices will be regularly monitored as part of the oversight in order to ensure their <br />continued maintenance. <br />Identification of Discharges other than Stormwater: There are no other discharges associated <br />with the operation of the mine. All water management practices associated with the mine are in <br />compliance with all components of the Clean Water Act. <br />Bluerock Energy Corp. J Birds Mine: Stormwater Management Permit Application 12/13/07 <br />~6- <br />