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• A-1 <br /> In t rod ucti on <br /> Enclosed is a list of parameters and frequency of monitoring for the Nucla <br /> Strip mine. The preparation of this list culminates a review of overburden <br /> chemistry data and surface and ground water data contained in the permit <br /> application, along with a review of proposed receiving stream standards for <br /> the San Miguel River. • <br /> The mining company is required under Rule 4.05.13(l) and (2) to monitor the <br /> effects of surface mining activities on the quantity and quality of water in <br /> ground and surface water systems. This monitoring is required to judge the <br /> compliance of the operator with the water quality provisions of the Colorado <br /> Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act. The water quality provisions of the Act <br /> require that the operator shall in no case violate Federal and State water <br /> quality statutes, regulations, standards, or effluent limitations. The <br /> water quality standards which the operator must be found in compliance with <br /> are Receiving Stream Standards and NPDES effluent limitations. <br /> If representatives of Peabody Coal Company have any comments or questions, <br /> please feel free to contact the Division. <br /> .o <br /> A-2 <br />