2012-01-23_PERMIT FILE - C1982057A (2)

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Documentation: The well has an absolute water right issued to SCC (96CW18, approved 07/06/96). The decree is included in Attachment 16-1 of the PAP. Powerline and Su?ons t 'on Rationale: Convers with Yampa Valley Electric Association (YVEA) indicate that the powerline and substation will remain inplace to supply power for the SCC shop facility and for future growth and development in the area. ----------------------- - Justification: A letter from YVEA verifying ownership and control along with landowner letters requesting retention of the powerlines and associated electrical structures are contained in Appendix 20-2.1 of this attachment. Documentation: There is an electrical substation and approximately 13,340 feet of powerline within the II-W permit area. This facility was constructed to provide electricity to the shop/office facility and mining equipment used at the II-W Mine during mining and is owned by Yampa Valley Electric Association (YVEA), the entity that provides power to the area. ` ?Ih e-s Fenced Shrub Rationale: ?h existing enclosures will remain inplace to ensure protection for aspens and other shrubs/trees from foraging by elk, deer, and livestock. Justification: The enclosures were originally required by permit to ensure that shrub/tree density was achieved for bond release. Now that the time and expense has been expended, SCC and the landowners would like the enclosures to remain inplace so that the shrub stands are not decimated by wildlife and livestock grazing. The landowner request letters are contained in Appendix 20-2.1 of this attachment. Documentation: There are ten (10) shrub plots enclosed with elk proof fencing. These enclosures vary in size from 1.2 acres to 5.6 acres. Exhibit 20-2, Post Mining Topography, shows the locations of these shrub plots. Sedime onds Ration e: The II-W permit area contains seven (7) sediment ponds that SCC proposes to remain permanent. These ponds will enhance the approved postmining land use and value of the properties. Justification: The pond locations, which include Ponds 005, 006, 009, 015, 016, 016A and 017, are shown on Exhibit 20-2, Post Mining Topography and Drainage. These impoundments will support the post mining land use of rangeland, livestock grazing, and wildlife habitat. Documentation: Under applicable provisions of Rule 4.05.9(13), the permanent ponds must meet the following criteria: (a) The quality of the impounded water shall be suitable on a permanent basis for its intended use, shall meet applicable state and federal water quality standards and discharge of water from the impoundment shall meet applicable State and Federal effluent limitations and shall not degrade the quality of receiving water below applicable stream standards; (b) The level of water shall be sufficiently stable, and the configuration of the pond shall be adequate, to support the intended use; (c) Adequate safety and access to impounded water shall be provided for proposed water users; (d) Water impoundments shall not result in the diminution of the quality or quantity of water available to water right holders for agricultural, industrial, recreational, or domestic uses except in accordance with applicable state law; (e) The size of the impoundment shall be adequate for its intended purposes; (f) The impoundment shall be suitable for the approved post-training land use. TR-62 20-2.4 03/09