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Please cross reference this to a location on an appropriate map and add a similar discussion <br />for spoil spring(s) that may issue to Meehan Draw with cross reference to its location on a <br />map. <br />Response -The sections have been revised as suggested. See Table 2.05.6(3)-1 and See <br />Map 2.04.7-1 SS#1 and SS#4, added text on pages 26,2 7,28 and Table 2.05.6(3)-2. <br />18. On page 24 under Impacts to Receiving Waters add a description and pertinent information <br />on spoil spring discharge to Meehan Draw and what the overall impact if any will be to Coal <br />Creek Canyon and ultimately the San Miguel River. <br />Response - The sections have been revised as suggested. See Table 2.05.6(3)-1 and See <br />Map 2.04.7-1 SS#1 and SS#4, added text on pages 26,2 7,28 and Table 2.05.6(3)-2. <br />19. In the third paragraph of page 25, WFC states that quarterly samples will be collected and <br />analyzed for the quality parameters as advised by DRMS. The list of parameters should <br />clearly be identified and included in the approved water monitoring plan. Please revise this <br />statement accordingly and propose a list of parameters at this time for DRMS approval. <br />Response- A description of the monitoring program has been included in Appendix <br />2.05.6.(3)-3. <br />20. At the conclusion of Section 6) Impact of Backfill Water Quality on Surface Water Quality <br />it would be appropriate to discuss the cumulative impact of Spoil Spring #1 discharge plus <br />that from NHN Mine Area. Please provide a summary of cumulative impacts resulting from <br />the combined discharge from SS#1 and that from NI-IN Mine, if deemed appropriate. <br />Response - The discharge from NHN will be at SS#1, See Table 2.05.6(3)-2. <br />21. Please update Table 2.05.6(3)-2 on page 26 with predicted impacts for NHN Mine backfill <br />discharge to Meehan Draw and Coal Creek Canyon. If the predicted impacts (from <br />Meehan/Coal Canyon) change the predicted San Miguel River quality then update the table <br />accordingly. <br />Response - See revised Table 2.05.6(3)-2. <br />22. In Appendix 2.05.6(3)-2, Table 2.05.6(3)-2a lists the "Consequences of the Life-of Mine <br />Mining Plan for the New Horizon Mining Area". In Item 5 Impact of spoil water quality on <br />ground and surface water quality add a discussion of the analysis results and the significance <br />for the predicted spoil spring discharge to Meehan Draw and the overall impact this has on <br />Coal Creek Canyon and the San Miguel River. Add a discussion of the cumulative effect to <br />the San Miguel River from spoil spring discharges to both Tuttle Draw and Meehan Draw. <br />This will be revised as suggested. <br />Response -Seepages 26 thru 28 and revised Table 2.05.6(3). 23. In Section <br />2.05.6(3)(b)(v) NHN Hydrologic Reclamation Plan, WFC states that "...no special handling <br />of materials is anticipated for mining operations conducted." The Division understands that <br />there will be special handling of materials including separation of suitable versus un-suitable <br />materials as described in earlier sections of the application. Please clarify this discrepancy <br />Response to First Adequacy Review Page 49