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Letter to Bryce Romig 2 August 26 1998 <br /> reservoir deliveries will be conducted in order to compare data in the final report. Climax uses a depth <br /> bomb water-sampling device made of Teflon to extract samples from depth in the reservoir. Collection <br /> and sampling methodologies are aligned with the Sampling and Analysis Plan(SAP) submitted in the <br /> April 15, 1997 Eagle Park Reservoir data summary for the reservoir. <br /> Upon completion of the three-year period, a report will be submitted to the DMG that summarizes the <br /> data and compares the reservoir water quality with in stream water quality and the applicable <br /> standards. An anti-degradation type evaluation will be included in this report. If the data demonstrate <br /> that degradation has occurred during the first three years of reservoir water delivery, DMG's <br /> consideration of final approval of SR-002 will be continued while investigation is conducted into the <br /> source of contaminants that caused degradation to occur. The plan for the investigation will be <br /> developed by Climax and subject to DMG review and approval. If the investigation determines that <br /> the contaminant source is related to the operations of the Climax Mine, the source will be mitigated in <br /> accordance with a plan approved by the DMG prior to SR-002 final approval. If it is determined that <br /> the source of the problem is naturally occurring or the result of non-Climax activity,then no further <br /> action is required by Climax. <br /> Contingency monitoring and response will be performed as follows: <br /> If an exceedence of a water quality standard is measured in the release from the Eagle Park <br /> Reservoir, weekly monitoring shall commence at a location downstream of the confluence <br /> between the reservoir release and the Eagle River, for the parameter(s) which was exceeded. If <br /> an exceedence is noted at the downstream monitoring location for the same parameter(s) for <br /> two consecutive tests, DMG will be notified and Climax will take the necessary measures to <br /> determine the source of the exceedence. This may include monitoring the reservoir outlet, <br /> monitoring within the reservoir;verification that the cut-off systems are properly functioning, <br /> monitoring upstream of the reservoir, and other appropriate locations to determine the potential <br /> source. <br /> Weekly monitoring will continue at the outlet of the Reservoir and downstream of the <br /> confluence of the Eagle River until it can be demonstrated that no exceedences are occurring <br /> which may be caused by the Eagle Park Reservoir delivery or until water quality standards are <br /> met for 2 consecutive weeks. <br /> Any two consecutive exceedences of the chronic aquatic life water quality standards at the <br /> down stream point on the Eagle River shall result in an immediate reduction of discharge flow <br /> sufficient to result in an in-stream water quality that meets the water quality standards of <br /> Segment 3 of the Eagle River. If there is sufficient reason to believe that an emergency <br /> condition exists related to aquatic life in the Eagle River, based either on the water quality data <br /> observations or the condition of the aquatic life itself,the DMG may require Climax to <br /> immediately reduce or discontinue discharge from the Eagle Park Reservoir such that the water <br /> quality standards will be met. <br /> If it is determined that the source of the problem is related to sources upstream of the reservoir, <br /> or mining materials in the reservoir, Climax will restore, as quickly as practicable, operational <br /> controls on the eagle Park Reservoir or the approved Climax Environmental Protection <br />