Laserfiche WebLink
Response to Preliminary County Comments Received on March 17, 2011 <br />As contemplated by the Joint Stipulation, such evaluations and demonstrations may be fully <br />executed through a permit modification subsequent to the issuance of CN-0 1. However, CN-0 1 <br />must include a detailed plan whereby such evaluations and demonstrations may occur. The plan <br />may not be implemented until after hydrologic baseline conditions have been determined, but <br />should be reviewed now as part of CN-01. Such plan is further discussed below, under adequacy <br />items 36 through 42. <br />Response #28 <br />The reclamation plan proposes to dispose tailings and debris from the dismantled mill <br />facility in the underground workings in accordance with applicable regulations (Rule <br />3.1.7). Any material unauthorized for underground disposal will be recycled, salvaged or <br />disposed in accordance with the criteria summarized in the permit application <br />Exhibit H- Wildlife, Rule 64.8 <br />Adequacy Issue #29 <br />Please ensure the application for CN-0 1 includes copy of the recommendations from the <br />Colorado Division of Wildlife, as required under Rules 6.4.8(2) and 6.4.21(1). <br />Response #29 <br />Recommendations received from the Colorado Division of Wildlife have been included as <br />required under Rules 6.4.8(2) and 6.4.21(1). <br />Exhibit M- Other Permits and Licenses, Rule 6. 4.13 <br />Adequacy Issue #30 <br />The historic and collapsed Idaho No. 1 Adit is located within the boundary of affected lands. <br />The Water Quality Control Division (WQCD) of Colorado Department of Public Health and <br />Environment has informally indicated a Colorado Discharge Permit System (CDPS) permit will <br />be required for the discharge associated with the Idaho No. 1 Adit. Please note that it is the <br />Division's policy to not approve any application which indicates a perpetual water treatment <br />liability. Please address the potential for perpetual water treatment liability. Pursuant to Rule <br />3.1.6(1)(b), the Division requires the Applicant to obtain a CDPS permit or a letter from WQCD <br />stating a CDPS permit is not required. <br />Revised <br />4/14/2011 <br />17