1999-05-21_HYDROLOGY - M1999051

• Permit No: M1999051
• IBM Index Class Name: HYDROLOGY
• Doc Date: 5/21/1999
• Doc Name: Class V UIC permit application
• From: AmerAlia, Inc.
• To: DRMS
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

ACTION BY:
Clark/
Raytheon
Raytheon
Clark/
Raytheon
Raytheon
Clark/
Raytheon
AmerAlia
Clark/
Raytheon
DMG/
AmerAlia
Raytheon
Clark/
Raytheon
Clark/
AmerAlia
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DISCUSSION
2. The project also must follow the applicable parts of the Hard Rock/Metal
Mining Rules and Regulations.
3. The Designated Mining Operation (DMO) Classification is based on a
projects production of toxic effluent. White River Nahcolite is not a DMO
and AmerAlia also will not be classified as a DMO.
4. The project staff needs to discuss with Allen Sorenson the lining system for
the wastewater ponds. This includes establishing an acceptable leakage
rate for the lining system and permeability of the soil under the lining
system. A permeability of 10 cm /second was suggested.
5. In the application, calculations should be provided to show that the
wastewater ponds are sized to contain an emergency discharge (drain
down) such as if there is a power failure.
6. Topsoil should be removed and stockpiled. The stockpile locations need to
be shown on a drawing.
7. DMG's Barb Chiaponne will initially review the permit application for
completeness. All exhibits, bond issues, notices, etc. must be addressed in
the application. The required exhibits for the application were reviewed.
8. DMG will require a token $100 bond on the project if BLM is responsible for
the bond. However, if BLM is not responsible for the bond, DMG will bond
the entire project.
9. As part of the application ground water monitoring and other information
must be provided to show that aquifers will be protected. A ground water
monitoring and protection plan must be developed which includes sampling
and reporting plans.
10. DMG will establish numeric protection levels for the aquifers and a point of
compliance (a well). Thus, DMG and the project need to agree on the well
location(s) and aquifers.
11. Information needs to be provided in the application on the amount of
concrete which will be used in the foundations, road and other information
which can be used to calculate reclamation costs.
12. The permit application also should include a list of permits /approvals that
will be obtained for the project and a copy of the BLM lease /legal right to
enter the project property.
13. Appropriate signs will have to be posted at the site and a certification of the
posting provided to DMG.
14. The original gray Reclamation Permit Application Form should be used.
The form is included in the previously mentioned application package.
15. Once the permit application is deemed complete, the DMG will take
approximately 90 days to review and approve the application.
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