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F. Impoundments <br />All site impoundments are in compliance with Rule 4.05.9. Refer to Section II, D, above. <br />G. Surface and Groundwater Monitoring <br />The applicant will conduct monitoring of groundwater in a manner approved by the <br />Division (4.05.13(l)). Details can be found in Section 4.05.13 of the permit application. <br />The applicant will conduct monitoring of surface water in a manner approved by the <br />Division. The monitoring plan was submitted under 2.05.6(3)(b)(iv) and can be found in <br />Section 4.05.13 of the permit application (4.05.13(2)). <br />H. Transfer of Wells <br />Transfer of wells is not proposed. <br />1. Discharge of Water into an Underground Mine <br />Discharge of water to underground workings will not occur. <br />J. Stream Buffer Zones <br />The Division proposes to approve surface or underground mining activities within 100 feet <br />of a stream with a biological community. Specifics are outlined in Section 4.05.18 of their <br />permit. This decision is based on a finding that the original stream channel will be <br />restored, water quality and quantity shall not be adversely affected, and appropriate riparian <br />vegetation will be reestablished. The buffer zone variance is granted for the area located <br />along the North Fork of the Gunnison River (4.05.18(1)). <br />K. Probable Hydrologic Consequences <br />1. Effects of Mining on the Hydrologic System <br />No significant impacts to the surface or groundwater systems in the study area are <br />expected to result from mining activities at the Bear No. 3 Mine. The small size of the <br />Bear No. 3 Mine underground workings and surface facilities will limit the extent of <br />mining impacts on the hydrologic system. <br />Mining activities at the Bear No. 3 Mine may impact the hydrologic system of the <br />study area by: <br />a. Depleting springs in, and adjacent to, the permit area; <br />b. Depleting the quantity of groundwater present in the C coal seam and adjacent <br />strata; <br />c. Degrading the water quality in the alluvial aquifer below the Bear No. 3 Mine <br />facilities area; <br />d. Degrading the water quality of the North Fork of the Gunnison River; and <br />e. Depleting the quantity of water available in the North Fork of the Gunnison River. <br />16