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Representatives of Gault Group Inc. have been designated by the mine <br />owner (LKA International Inc.) as being responsible for any and all <br />environmental issues related to the mine inclusive of stormwater and its <br />associated permitting. The point of contact for GGI in regards to mine site <br />SWMP is: Karmen King/GGI/Aquatic Toxicologist: phone: (970) 565- <br />1222. <br />b. Identification of Potential Pollutant Sources and Best Manama <br />Practices <br />A discussion of the potential pollutants associated with mine are described <br />by Level as follows; <br />• Level 3 is currently inactive and does not contain any residual mine <br />activity materials with the exception of historic ore carts, railing and <br />metal debris. All machinery and vehicles have been removed. There <br />are no structures or storage facilities located on the Level 3 pad. <br />• Level 6 will be the active level of the mine. There are mine activity <br />related vehicles (1 loader, 1 haul truck), buildings (3 temporary <br />structures) and machinery (1 primary crusher) located outside on the <br />Level 6 pad. The materials underground are contained and do not <br />create a pollutant issue for the outside setting. The inaterials, <br />fnaehinefy The waste rock can also be viewed as a <br />potential source of pollutants if water comes into contact with it and <br />creates flows containing ARD character. Any historic <br />petroleum constituents and solvents, there have been no significant <br />spills or sign of release. There are no fuel tanks on the Level 6 pad. <br />The entire pad footprint is encompassed by a perimeter berm and <br />contoured to slope towards to the toe of the excavated slope. Any <br />spilled materials would be contained within the pad setting and not <br />reach any off-area setting. In addition, the majority of fluids are kept <br />within the on-site temporary structures which provide an added layer <br />of spill prevention. There is no sign of stormwater erosion or release <br />from the pad. It appears that current management practices are <br />sufficient to contain and/or manage any stormwater that might occur. <br />As previously stated, as a conservative measure, additional <br />management practices are proposed for the toe of the waste rock in <br />order to control any potential ARD issues. Since the time of this <br />SWMP, a diversion channel has been put in place to capture Deadman <br />Gulch flows. Further activities will include the removal of the waste <br />rock pile from the Deadman Gulch native channel path beginning in <br />2008. Additional bmps maybe put in place to control any access road <br />flows that reach the level 6 pad. <br />Page 12 of 37