1985-09-03_ENFORCEMENT - M1977378

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OF'co 90 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES David H.Getches,Executive Director MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION _/876 DAVIDC. SHELTON, Director Richard D Lamm Governor September 3, 1985 l Mr. Douglas S. Murray Environmental Engineer Standard Metals Corporation lkb P.O. Box 247 Silverton, Colorado 81433 RE: Sunnyside Mine - File No. 77-378 Dear Mr. Murray: Action by the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board at their meeting resulted in a finding that there is reason to believe that a violation exists at the above-captioned operation (34-32-124 1 , C.R. �,e__ This matter will be on the Board agenda as a Formal Public Hearing on October 23-24, 1985 for consideration of the possible violation, possible cease and desist order, possible corrective action(s) and possible civil penalty. At the hearing, which will be held in Room 110 of 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado, beginning at 9:00 A.M. or as soon thereafter as the matter can be considered, you will have the opportunity to be represented and heard. The Division will present facts to the Board pertaining to the possible violation, specifically as follows: 1 . Mine refuse at the American (Gladstone) tunnel site is inadequately disposed. The Division believes that this is a violation of C.R.S. 34-32-116(1) (e) . 2. Mine water treatment sludge, a potentially acid forming and toxic producing material is being disposed in a pond along the banks of the Animas River. The Division believes that this site is inadequately protected from potential flooding and that the pond may not be adequately lined to minimize effects to the groundwater in the river alluvium. The Division believes that this is in violation C.R.S. 34-32-116(1)(d) and (h) . 423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Tel. (303) 866-3567