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b. All wells in the area will be monitored monthly for water levels adjusted <br />to MSL and samples will be collected on a semi-annual basis for water <br />quality parameters. <br />2. The applicant will conduct monitoring of surface water in a manner approved <br />by the Division. The monitoring plan was submitted under 2.05.6(3)(b)(iii) <br />and includes the following: (4.05.13(2)) <br />a. The baseline program (New Horizon 2 - July 1986 to July 1987) included <br />monthly visits to maintain, service, take flow measurements, take field <br />parameters and collect full suite water quality samples. Results of this <br />program are discussed and tabulated in Section 2.04,7 of the New Horizon <br />2 permit application. ' <br />b. The current monitoring program will consist of: <br />(1). Mine 2: Monthly field parameters and semi-annual full suite water <br />quality samples. <br />c. NPDES sites at Mine 1 were terminated with the approval of the Phase III <br />bond release. NPDES sites at Mine 2 (sediment pond outlets) will have <br />monthly maintenance, service, flow measurements, field parameters and <br />quarterly full suite water quality samples. <br />F. Stream Buffer Zones <br />1. The Division proposes to approve surface mining activities within 100 feet of <br />a perennial stream. This decision is based on a finding that the original stream <br />channel will not be disturbed, water quality and quantity shall not be <br />adversely affected, and appropriate riparian vegetation will be reestablished. <br />The buffer zone variance is granted for the area located along the southern <br />disturbed area collection ditch to Pond 007 (4.05.18(1)). The area will be no <br />larger than .4 acre at any time during mining and reclamation activities. <br />G. Water Rights <br />1. The water augmentation plan is found in Section 2.05.6(3) of the permit <br />document. Western Fuels-Colorado has acquired approval from the Colorado <br />Water Court for this augmentation plan and has a completed well permit for <br />use of water from Pond 007. <br />H. Probable Hydrologic Consequences <br />1. Impact on groundwater rights. Ground water rights within the immediate <br />region (2 mile radius) around the New Horizon Mine are presented in <br />Appendix 2.04.7-1 of the permit. In all, 29 ground water rights have been <br />27