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address the need for points of compliance and be updated accordingly. The Division <br />believes that a meeting would be beneficial to clarify and discuss our questions regarding <br />the need for additional downgradient monitoring and point(s) of compliance. <br />Response - WFC will consult with CDRMS on location of additional nest site and point of <br />compliance site. These new sites would be constructed after permit approval and prior to <br />new disturbance. <br />8. On pages 6 and 8 water quality standards are referenced including drinking water, livestock <br />and agricultural quality standards. The appropriate standards to use are WQCC Regulation <br />No. 41, The Basic Standards for Ground Water. Please provide a reference for the standards <br />that are referred to on pages 6 and 8 and describe how they are being utilized here. <br />Response - This was revised as suggested. <br />9. Table 2.04.7-3 is labeled 7.04.7-3. Please correct this error. <br />Response - Table corrected. <br />10. The origin of the water quality standards listed on Table 2.04.7-3 should be footnoted on the <br />table and further described in text (see Item 8 above). <br />Response - Table corrected and text amended <br />11. On page 11 Springs and Seeps are described. There are three identified spoil springs at the <br />New Horizon 1 Mine as described but it is unclear what their current status is. This should <br />be added to the discussion. Please describe in detail the existing spoil springs at the New <br />Horizon Mine #1 include a discussion of whether or not they are still discharging and whether <br />or no they are being monitored. If applicable, add to the discussion the approximate time that <br />monitoring ceased for all spoil spring locations. <br />Response - This section was revised as suggested <br />12. Please add a statement to the Springs and Seeps section whether or not there are any <br />naturally occurring springs within or adjacent to the permit area. <br />Response - There are no naturally occurring springs in the NHNpermit area. A statement <br />in this regard has been added <br />13. Under the Present Groundwater Use section, WFC states that "Thirty four wells were <br />identified and are located as shown on Map 2.04.7-8." It appears that only about 25 wells <br />are shown on this map. Please update the map accordingly. <br />Response - The map submitted was of the wrong scale and did not include all of the wells. <br />It has been corrected <br />14. The first paragraph at the top of page 13 should be corrected. WFC indicates that none of <br />the wells within a one mile radius of the NHN permit boundary draws its water from the <br />Dakota Formation. Three wells listed on the Table 2.04.7-4 are indicated as completed in <br />the Dakota Formation. Although these are only monitoring wells that are operated by <br />Montrose County this statement should be clarified. Also in the same paragraph the last <br />sentence should be modified. The Burro Canyon Formation further isolates the Brushy <br />Response to First Adequacy Review Page 18