2008-11-24_PERMIT FILE - C1996083 (20)

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spread spectrum radio transmitter will be installed at the site to send data to a receiver in an area of cell phone reception and then transmitted by cell phone to the internet based software. The web based software automatically processes readings, checks for alarms, displays graphs, generates reports and can be accessed anywhere that an approved user can log on to the internet. Alarms appear on screen and are triggered by a predetermined rate of change or by system failure or the absence of communication. Reaction to an alarm will vary depending upon the type of alarm and on the will also vary seasonally and depending upon the reservoir level at that time. Actions precipitated by an alarm are described in detail as part of the response plan. We propose that the trigger levels for the alarm be set to provide an alert if the upper end of any two meter tube moves more than 0.1 inches relative to the bottom of that tube in any 12 hour period. The movement must be in the logically correct direction. The response to this level one alert will be to check the next 12 hour reading set remotely for continued movement. If there is credible evidence of significant movement, the mine will send a qualified person to the site to make visual observations and to remove the in-place inclinometer equipment and perform a set of manual readings by insertion of the standard probe. If the movement is confirmed to be real and is in excess of 0.2 inches per 12 hours the individual will report the information in accordance with the approved response plan and will remain on site and take hourly readings until the movement has decreased to less than .05 inches per 12 hours. Alarm notifications will be sent out by email and text messaging. In addition, the system will perform periodic communication checks and will provide notification in the event of system or communication failure in accordance with the response plan. .J