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North Hangs Mine
Stormwater Management Plan
In Conformance with the Guidelines set by:
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
Water Quality Control Division
February 2023
Prepared for:
Western Slope Materials, LLC.
Represented by:
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................................................... 3
1. Key Elements of this Plan .................................................................................................. 3
Industrial Activity Description ........................................................................................................ 5
1. General .............................................................................................................................. 5
2. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes .................................................................. 8
3. Description of Operations ................................................................................................... 8
4. Basin Descriptions for Areas of Industrial Activity .............................................................. 9
5. Summary of Existing Discharge Sampling Data .............................................................. 12
6. Description of Sampling Points ........................................................................................ 13
7. Monitoring Procedures ..................................................................................................... 13
Stormwater Management Controls ............................................................................................. 14
1. SWMP Administrator ........................................................................................................ 14
2. Risk Identification and Assessment ................................................................................. 14
3. Preventative Maintenance ................................................................................................ 17
4. Good Housekeeping ........................................................................................................ 17
5. Stormwater Control Measures ......................................................................................... 17
6. Employee Training ........................................................................................................... 18
7. Testing for Non-stormwater Discharges ........................................................................... 18
8. Amendments .................................................................................................................... 18
Final Site Stabilization ................................................................................................................. 19
Comprehensive Inspection ......................................................................................................... 19
Record Keeping and Internal Reporting Procedure .................................................................... 19
Consistency with other Plans ...................................................................................................... 19
Allowable Non-stormwater Discharges ....................................................................................... 19
Appendix 1 Flow Measurements and Calculations ................................................................... 20
1. Stormwater Discharge ...................................................................................................... 20
2. Discharge Permit Sampling Requirements ...................................................................... 22
Appendix 2 - MSDS for All .......................................................................................................... 24
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Appendix 3 - Approved CDPHE Discharge Permit ..................................................................... 25
Appendix 4 - SWMP Map ............................................................................................................ 26
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STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN (SWMP)
Facility Name: North Hangs Mine
Facility Type: Sand & Gravel Mining and Processing
Date Initial Operations Started: 2022 (estimate)
Facility Mailing Address: Western Slope Materials, LLC.
PO Box 1319
Carbondale, Colorado 80138
970-963-2296
Facility Location Address: North Hangs Mine
County Road 316
Silt, Colorado 81652
Stormwater Administrator Scott Mello
Office: 970-963-2296
Cell:
This plan was created using sound engineering practices by Ben Langenfeld of Lewicki and
Associates on 2/15/2023. Lewicki and Associates is located at 3375 W Powers Circle, Littleton,
CO 80123. Phone: (303) 346-5196.
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Permittee Certifying Statement:
I certify under penalty of law that this document and all attachments were prepared under my
direction or supervision in accordance with a system designed to assure that qualified personnel
properly gather and evaluate the information submitted. Based on my inquiry of the person or
persons who manage the system, or those persons responsible for gathering the information,
the information submitted is to the best of my knowledge and belief true, accurate and complete.
I am aware that there are significant penalties for submitting false information, including the
possibility of fine and imprisonment for knowing violations.
Name: Scott Mello
Company: Western Slope Materials LLC
Title: General Manager
Signature: ______________________________________
Date: __________________________________________
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Introduction
This Stormwater Management Plan is prepared to mitigate potential impacts to Waters of the
U.S. (Colorado River) resulting from the operations at the North Hangs Mine by Western Slope
Materials, LLC. in Garfield County, Colorado. Water quality, drainage, monitoring, and pollution
control are addressed in this Plan. Adherence to this plan will allow Western Slope Materials,
LLC. to contain potential pollutants on the site and have a plan of action for minimizing the risk
of contaminating surface waters. Discharge is to the Colorado River and the Bernudy Ditch and
this certification is written for the standards of the Colorado River. This Plan includes stormwater
and process water. The North Hangs Mine will be mined in two Phases. During the mining of
each Phase, the active pits will serve as settling ponds, capturing stormwater and process
water. All pits will have dewatering pumps and discharge pipes.
1. Key Elements of this Plan
Process Water (water used for periodic dewatering and runoff from gravel stockpiles)
shall be contained within the site perimeter and routed to the settling ponds and mine
pits on the site. Water is then pumped and discharged at the permitted discharge points
for the site (See SWMP Map).
All disturbed areas will drain into the active pits or the be contained within the processing
and stockpile area. See the SWMP Map for flow directions from particular portions of the
site.
Stormwater from rainfall or snowmelt will inadvertently mix with process water or
become process water if it flows across the disturbed area and shall be contained within
the site and routed to the active pits or contained within the processing and stockpile
area. These areas are a sufficient size to capture storm events and to allow solids to
settle to the bottom. These areas will be monitored for sediment buildup and will be
cleaned out as required to maintain settling volume.
Any discharge of Process Water to surface waters or to groundwater will be regulated
through the Water Quality Control Division for discharges associated with sand and
gravel production operations for stormwater and process water. Western Slope
Materials, LLC. obtained a Discharge Permit to allow discharge of Process Water from
the pit.
Any discharge of Process Water from the site shall be sampled and tested for flow, pH,
Total Dissolved Solids, oil and grease (visual), Oil and Grease, Electrical Conductivity,
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Total flow, and Total Suspended Solids. The person sampling discharge shall evaluate
the flow rate and look for the presence of any oils (oily sheen).
The only acceptable methods of managing on site stormwater runoff are to contain it for
Use in Operations, for Infiltration into the ground, for Evaporation into the air, or
Discharge to the River.
Sediment is classified by the State as a potential pollutant that can negatively affect
the quality of stormwater discharges. Loose sediment from gravel washing and trucks,
etc. will be contained on site completely and not be allowed to be carried off site by
stormwater. Erosion control methods such as revegetation or graveling of the processing
and stockpile area will be implemented on the site to control sediment migration during
stormwater runoff events.
The best method of managing site runoff water quality is to remove and properly
dispose of any site contaminants that could be transported by stormwater runoff. All
activities that could produce pollutants will be restricted to specific areas or have
secondary containment. The designated area for this site is the plant and stockpile area.
See the SWMP Map for the locations. Drips, leaks and spills will be cleaned up regularly.
More detail on these items is provided later in this Plan.
All fuel tanks, petroleum product storage and other chemicals will be regulated under the
SPCC plan for the site.
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Industrial Activity Description
1. General
Project Name and Location
North Hangs Mine
County Road 316
Silt, Colorado 81652
The North Hangs Mine is a sand and gravel operation located approximately one mile west
southwest of Silt, CO located along the Colorado River just north of Interstate 70 at the terminus
of Garfield County Road 316. The site, in relation to Silt, is shown on General Location Map.
The site is located adjacent to the Colorado River, on the south side of the river, and
encompasses 72.8 acres.
The North Hangs Mine property is located in Section 9, Township 6 South, Range 92 West of
the 6th P.M.
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General Location Map
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Owner Name and Address
The North Hangs Mine is operated and owned by:
Western Slope Materials, LLC.
PO Box 1319
Carbondale, Colorado 80138
970-963-2296
Contact Person: Scott Mello
Site Description
The North Hangs Mine is a sand and gravel processing operation located approximately 1.0
mile southwest of the center of downtown Silt, CO at the terminus of Garfield County Road 316
as shown on the General Location Map. The site is bordered by the Colorado River to the north
and east, I-70 to the south, and mixed rangeland to the west. The North Hangs Mine is 72.8
acres in size, all of which will be active. Processed gravel exits the site via trucks from Garfield
County Road 316 road to the south. See the SWMP Map in Appendix D for more detail.
The site is immediately south of the Colorado River. The water table is shallow, and the active
pit floods when it is not being pumped. Mining will be conducted such that the active mining
area will behave as the site sump for disturbance area runoff. The active pit will have a mine
dewatering pump and discharge pipe which will discharge storm and process water to the
Colorado River or the Bernudy Ditch. Once surface water is collected within the mining pits it will
be collected in the pit floor perimeter ditches and be routed to the pit dewatering pumps. The pit
dewatering pumps will then pump into existing drainage swales in undisturbed ground onsite to
return to the Colorado River. Alternatively, pit dewatering will be discharged into the Bernudy
Ditch. The pit pumps will always be located at least two feet below the active mining floor to
ensure clean water pumping. All structures are shown on the SWMP Map.
Stockpiles are located in the processing and stockpile portion of the site. The entire site is within
the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Floodplain Zone A (100-YR
event). No floodway is mapped in this area, according to FEMA. Groundwater is roughly four
feet below the natural grade and is the alluvial aquifer of the Colorado River. The 100-YR FEMA
floodplain encompasses the entire mining area. All the disturbed area process water and storm
runoff water is contained within the active pits or within the processing and stockpile area with
the use of a stormwater berm. Sediment free water is pumped to the Colorado River or the
Bernudy Ditch via outfalls. The SWMP Map shows the outfall locations.
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2. Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes
SIC CODE INDUSTRY DESCRIPTION
1442 Processing of Sand & Gravel
3. Description of Operations
Western Slope Materials, LLC. will conduct mining and gravel processing operations under a
Division of Mining, Reclamation and Safety (DRMS) Permit. The DRMS permit will be released
following full site reclamation.
Western Slope Materials, LLC. is permitted for the following uses on the North Hangs Mine:
Dewatering from the pit during mining;
Crushing and stockpiling of aggregate;
Concrete production;
Truck loading and truck travel in and out of the site.
Brief descriptions of these operations are provided below:
Mining of the Pit
All mining will require dewatering. Initial mining will consist of mine operations on the north and
south sides of the Bernudy Ditch with the ditch still in its pre-mining condition. Once the Bernudy
Ditch is rerouted, mining will take place in the ditch footprint. While the ditch is in place, it may
be used for stormwater discharge via the pit pump. Once the ditch has been moved, the
stormwater discharge outfall will be moved to the Colorado River.
Dewatering of the Site
Dewatering occurs with pumping and discharging occurring daily during mining activity. When
mining is not occurring, the pit is allowed to flood. The site has a discharge permit through
CDPHE to allow this discharge to the Colorado River. The permit number is COG___________.
Process water is allowed to mix with the groundwater that is pumped from the mining area. The
dewatering pump discharges via Outfall 001-A & Outfall 002-A, into the Colorado River and the
Bernudy Ditch. Water test sampling occurs at the pump outlets. The permit allows for:
process water and comingled stormwater discharge;
pumped pit dewatering;
discharge of 4 million gallons of water per day
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Sand and Gravel Processing
Sand and gravel processing will consist of stockpiling gravels crushed to various specifications.
A mobile crusher will be located in the processing and stockpile area and crushing of gravel will
occur on site. See the SWMP map for locations.
Fuel Storage
A portable fuel tank will be set up in the mining area to supply equipment onsite. It will have full
secondary containment. All equipment onsite will have onboard diesel tanks in full secondary
containment. Full secondary containment has 110% of the volume of the tank that is in it.
Chemical Storage
No chemicals are stored onsite.
Concrete production
Concrete will be produced onsite for sale in the surrounding community.
Shop activities
There is no shop onsite.
4. Basin Descriptions for Areas of Industrial Activity
Drainage Basins to Site Discharge Point
One discharge point exists onsite for each active mining area. The entirety of the 72.8 acre site
drains to the mining area. The discharge points are the destination for the majority of the site’s
drainage area. The processing and stockpile area runoff will drain internally against the
stormwater control berm that rings the processing area. Earthen berms of approximately 24”
minimum height or greater are used as isolation berms that preclude stormwater in the
disturbed area from running off site. No offsite areas drain to the site. Surface flow directions are
shown on the SWMP Map.
Drainage Basin to Colorado River
As shown on the SWMP Plan Map, the entire disturbed area of the site will ultimately drain to
the Colorado River or the Bernudy Ditch via the discharge points. This entire area is below
isolation berms, containment ditches, or reclamation slopes.
Off-site Sources
There are none for this site. Uphill ground on the south sides of the site are precluded from
entering the site via the topsoil berms.
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On-site Stormwater and Process Water Runoff
The disturbed areas of the site are handled as follows:
The majority of the disturbed area drains to the discharge points of the active mining
area. The discharge points are preceded by pits for sediment trapping. Sediment is
allowed to settle out in the pits prior to water being discharged.
Isolation berms of a minimum of 24 inches in height surround the site to contain and
divert on site runoff to the pit.
The processing area runoff will drain internally against the stormwater control berm that
rings the processing area. Stormwater that collects in the processing area will be
allowed to infiltrate to the groundwater aquifer. The stormwater berm for the processing
and stockpile area will be high enough to contain a 100-year precipitation event.
A combined stormwater/process water discharge permit is in place for discharge from the
mining pits.
Stormwater volume was determined using the calculations below as described in the
"Procedures for Determining Peak Flows in Colorado,” that includes and supplements Technical
Release No. 55 "Urban Hydrology for Small Watersheds." Prior to discharge, sediment will be
controlled by allowing for settling in the pit.
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Stormwater Calculations
Runoff Curve Numbers (CN) for Watershed Area
Description Hydrologic Soil Group Area
(acres)
CN
Disturbed
Land
Group A/D Soils 64.7 89
An area of 64.7 acres must be contained within the site disturbance to prevent sediment
discharge.
Group A/D soils are treated like Group A soils as the dual hydrologic soil group A/D represents
the presence of a water table within 60 cm of the land surface, even though the saturated
hydraulic conductivity may be favorable for water transmission.
Hydrologic Soil Group
Group A
Soils:
High infiltration (low runoff). Sand, loamy sand, or sandy loam. Infiltration rate
> 0.3 inch/hr when wet.
Group B
Soils:
Moderate infiltration (moderate runoff). Silt loam or loam. Infiltration rate 0.15 to
0.3 inch/hr when wet.
Group C
Soils:
Low infiltration (moderate to high runoff). Sandy clay loam. Infiltration rate 0.05
to 0.15 inch/hr when wet.
Group D
Soils:
Very low infiltration (high runoff). Clay loam, silty clay loam, sandy clay, silty
clay, or clay. Infiltration rate 0 to 0.05 inch/hr when wet.
The following areas were calculated using a scaled map image from 2016 in GIS software,
which was used in the SWMP Map.
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Runoff Curve Number and Runoff - End of Mining, Maximum Disturbance Scenario
1. Runoff curve number (CN)
Cover Description CN Soil Type Area
Disturbed ground 89 A/D 64.7 Acres
CN (weighted): 89
2. Runoff
Frequency 100 yr
Rainfall, P (24-hour) 2.17 in
Runoff Volume 4.7 Acre-Ft
The available storage volume is: 398 acre-feet.
Since the required storage volume of 14.9 acre feet is less than the available storage volume of
398 acre feet, there is more than enough storage volume to contain the storm event onsite.
There is no threat of discharging if the reclaimed pit and active area sump fills up during a 100-
year 24-hour storm event. Once it is deemed discharge will be in compliance, discharge via
pump or gravity will take place.
Groundwater
Groundwater is dewatered from the active mining area via Outfall 001-A & Outfall 002-A.
5. Summary of Existing Discharge Sampling Data
The North Hangs Mine discharges daily during mining due to dewatering of the pit. Records of
sampling are kept on site and are available upon request by an inspector. The sample form is
included in Appendix A.
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6. Description of Sampling Points
The North Hangs Mine has three discharge points for the site. These can be found on the
SWMP Map. The discharge point is permitted with the Colorado Department of Public Health
and Environment's (CDPHE) sand and gravel construction discharge permit. Parameters to be
sampled are listed below in the following table.
Effluent Parameter Measurement
Frequency Sample Type
Flow, MGD Monthly In-situ
Total Flow Monthly Calculated
Oil and Grease, visual Twice / Month Visual
Oil and Grease, mg/l Contingent Grab
pH, s.u. Twice / Month Grab
Total Suspended Solids, mg/l Twice / Month Grab
Total Dissolved Solids, mg/l Quarterly Grab
Electrical Conductivity Quarterly Grab
7. Monitoring Procedures
Samples will be collected in a manner that represents the discharge of all outfalls. Samples will
be made with a clean, clear glass, or plastic container and examined in a well-lit area for: color,
odor, clarity, floating solids, settled solids, suspended solids, foam, oil sheen, and other obvious
indicators of pollution. Records of the results of sampling will be maintained with the SWMP
located on site. All monitoring is conducted under the supervision of the SWMP Administrator.
Yearly reports are sent to CDPHE-WQCD that detail the site’s progress in implementing
strategies that will aid in meeting compliance with final selenium limitations.
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Stormwater Management Controls
1. SWMP Administrator
The SWMP Administrator is responsible for daily SWMP administration at the site. This
designated person is listed at the beginning of this document along with their contact
information.
2. Risk Identification and Assessment
It is anticipated that no stormwater discharges will occur for any stormwater events prior to
being allowed to settle in the pit.
A summary of estimated risks if a discharge were to occur is presented below:
Potential for Discharge from Basin:
Pollutant
Oil and Grease Low
Total Dissolved Solids Low
Total Suspended Solids Low
pH (Outside Range 6.5 to 9.0) Low
Identification of Potential Pollutant Sources
Disturbed and Stored Soils
All topsoil stockpiles will be maintained at an equal to or shallower than 2H:1V slope. To prevent
erosion, all non-aggregate stockpiles will be seeded within 3 months of establishment.
Herbicides are applied annually to control weed growth on all materials stockpiles. All stockpiled
overburden and topsoil will ultimately be used in the reclamation process.
Vehicle Tracking of Sediment
As the site has considerable traffic of haul trucks entering and leaving the site on an ongoing
basis, these activities have some potential to discharge sediment laden water but the BMP’s
outlined in this Plan make a sediment laden discharge a remote possibility. The BMP most
responsible for reduction of this potential is the fact that access roads within the site drain the
sediment settling ponds and the processing and stockpile area, in addition to all access roads,
will have a gravel floor.
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Management of Contaminated Soils
The site has no contaminated soils. If a spill occurs, any contaminated soils will be isolated from
the area draining to the sediment settling ponds that have no discharge. These materials will be
treated or hauled off site in conjunction with the procedures of the SPCC Plan.
Loading and Unloading Operations
Screened gravels are located on site in the stockpile area. All of these areas are contained by
isolation berms and the settling pond, so the potential for significant pollution from these
sources is very low.
Outdoor Storage Activities (Storage of Chemicals)
No chemicals are stored onsite.
Vehicle and Equipment Maintenance and Fueling
There is no used oil or chemical tanks on-site. Portable equipment will have contained fuel
tanks with secondary containment. Minor maintenance will be performed on the portal
equipment on an ‘as-needed’ basis. Without BMP’s there is a significant potential to discharge
pollutant laden water but the BMP’s outlined in this Plan make pollutant laden discharges a
remote possibility from this source. The primary BMP’s are a) the secondary containment of the
tanks, b) containment of the areas on site where the fueling and maintenance occurs, and c) the
inspection/training/maintenance procedures outlined in the SPCC Plan.
Significant Dust or Particle Generating Processes
Mining takes place in a 72.8 acre active area of the site. Without BMP’s there is a significant
potential to discharge sediment laden water but the BMP’s outlines in this Plan make polluted
laden discharges a remote possibility from this source. The primary BMP is as needed water
spraying for road dust suppression. The inherently wet nature of the material at North Hangs
should reduce the possibility of generating dust pollution. Additionally, the gravels at the North
Hangs Mine contain few fines, thus limiting the possibility of pollution due to the liberation of
these fines.
Routine Maintenance Activities involving Fertilizers, Pesticides,
Detergents, Fuels, Solvents, Oils, etc.
No fuels, chemicals, fertilizers, etc. will be stored onsite. Limited routine maintenance activities
on the portable plants will take place onsite.
On site Waste Management Practices
All onsite waste will be disposed in facilities operated by the local municipality.
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Non-Industrial Waste Sources such as Worker Trash and Portable
Toilets
Portable toilets are used on site and are regularly serviced by a licensed contractor when
workers are present. Worker trash is disposed of in the waste bins that are also taken to the
approved landfill by the local waste management company. Without BMP’s there is a slight
potential to discharge pollutant laden water but the BMP’s outlined in this Plan make pollutant
laden discharges a remote possibility from this source. The primary BMP’s are the factory
supplied waste trash bins, and porta potties, with the proper disposal of the trash and the porta
potty waste.
HMA Plants
There are no HMA plants onsite.
Concrete Batch Plant
A portable batch plant will operate within the processing area. All cement additives will be stored
within a designated area adjacent to the plant within secondary containment. Waste concrete
will be recycled through the onsite plants. Concrete truck washout water will be contained in the
processing area for evaporation and infiltration.
Building Roofs
There are no buildings onsite.
Other Areas or Procedures Where Potential Spills Can Occur
Other than the tanks identified in this Plan and the SPCC Plan, there are no other tanks or other
sources that could result in a spill other than a rupture of hydraulic lines and diesel tanks
associated with the mobile equipment on site, a loader and dozer. Without BMP’s there is a
reasonable potential to discharge pollutant laden water but the BMP’s outlined in this Plan make
polluted laden discharges a remote possibility from this source. The primary BMP’s are a) the
fact that the quantities on the mobile equipment are small, less than 120 gallons of diesel fuel
and 60 gallons of oil, and b) the SPCC Plan requires spill kits that will be used to mop up any
spill with the mobile equipment.
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3. Preventative Maintenance
The following are the inspection and maintenance practices that will be implemented to control
stormwater runoff quality:
The SWMP Administrator will be responsible for inspections, maintenance and oversight
of any required repair operations. SWMP inspections will occur at least 2 times per year
and records of these inspections will be kept on file on site with the SWMP Plan.
Ground slopes will be minimized to limit erosion and slow down flow during a stormwater
event.
Final backfilled disturbed areas and stockpiles will be reseeded when practical to
minimize erosion and sediment transport.
Inspect all tanks for leaks, proper dispensing equipment and adequate secondary
containment in conjunction with the SPCC Plan.
Inspect all Isolation berms on site for disruption, erosion, or any other fault that requires
maintenance.
4. Good Housekeeping
The following good housekeeping practices will be employed at the site:
Substances stored on site will be stored in a neat, orderly manner in their appropriate
containers.
Open containers of non-hazardous materials shall be covered to prevent mixing with
stormwater.
The Safety Coordinator is responsible for day-to-day site operations and directing spill
prevention, cleanup, and reporting. See North Hangs Mine SPCC Plan.
No waste oil will be stored onsite.
If drip pans are used, they will be cleaned on a regular basis and not allowed to fill with
stormwater, and the contents disposed in a landfill approved to handle such waste.
No hazardous materials will be stored onsite.
5. Stormwater Control Measures
This Stormwater Management Plan was developed to improve the water quality of stormwater
runoff. The Stormwater Control Measures (SCMs) are intended to prevent the discharge of
sediment laden stormwater from this site.
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SCM Location Type Install. Date
(Estimate)
Implementation Specifics
Sumps See SWMP Map
Retention
Pond/Active pits
during mining
2026 Periodic clean out of
accumulated sediment to
maintain retention volume;
Maintain positive drainage
towards sump.
Outfall 001‐A See SWMP Map Discharge point 2026 Pump based discharge with
known flow rate.
Outfall 002‐A See SWMP Map Discharge point 2026 Pump based discharge with
known flow rate.
Reclaimed Pit
Lake
See SWMP Map
Groundwater
lake
2035 Ensure positive drainage
towards lake
Isolation Berms See SWMP Map Berms/windrows 2026 Maintain height of at least
24 inches. Ensure
vegetation on outslope.
6. Employee Training
Western Slope Materials, LLC., through the Stormwater Administrator, will train and educate
current and new employees on appropriate stormwater management, spill response, good
housekeeping and materials storage practices. Best management practice training programs
should also be conducted regarding improving the water quality of stormwater runoff.
7. Testing for Non-stormwater Discharges
The only non-stormwater discharges expected at this site are stormwater and process water.
Therefore, no testing for illicit connections or other non-stormwater discharges is proposed.
8. Amendments
This SWMP plan must be amended whenever there is a change in facility design, construction,
operation, or maintenance that materially affects Western Slope Materials, LLC. potential for
discharge of pollutants (sediment, oils, etc.) into or upon waters of the United States. Such
amendments must be implemented not later than six months after the change occurs. Any
amendments to the SWMP plan will be developed by a Qualified Person.
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Final Site Stabilization
As required in the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety permit, the site is to be
reclaimed to rangeland and groundwater ponds.
Comprehensive Inspection
The SWMP Administrator will conduct regular inspections of the site for stormwater
management controls, spill control, maintenance, and cleanup. Inspections during at least the
spring and fall of each year shall be conducted and the records of such inspections shall be
maintained in files at the site together with the SWMP Plan. Inspections shall incorporate a
complete review of all BMP’s outlined in this plan and will report on any BMP’s that are not
functioning and/or require maintenance. Any discharges that are out of compliance with the
discharge permit shall also be reported with corrective actions outlined.
Record Keeping and Internal Reporting Procedure
Incidents such as spills or other discharges, together with other relevant information describing
the quality/quantity of stormwater, will be included in records maintained at the site. Inspection
records and maintenance records will be maintained at the site.
At least four comprehensive Stormwater Management Plan inspections (spring, summer, fall,
and winter) will be conducted each year for annual reporting to CDPHE. These reports shall
include the date of the inspection, findings and actions taken, and submitted with the Annual
Stormwater Report due February 15 each year.
Consistency with other Plans
The SPCC Plan will be consistent with the SWMP Plan and will be available on site. A general
discharge permit has been obtained from CDPHE. If other permits affecting stormwater are
required of the site in the future, the SWMP will be modified to ensure consistency. These plans
will also maintain consistency with the County and DRMS permits.
Allowable Non-stormwater Discharges
There is one process water and commingled storm water discharge point for this operation. That
discharge is for dewatering of the pit and is covered under the Discharge Permit for the North
Hangs Mine. The permit number is COG_______________.
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Appendix 1 Flow Measurements and Calculations
1. Stormwater Discharge
The site discharges from pumps at Outfall 001-A and Outfall 002-A. The pumps discharge water
at a known rate.
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The flow data measured on site using the procedures described above will be recorded on the
form below. The completed forms are available on site with this SWMP Plan.
Discharge
Point Date of Measurement
Discharge
Flowrate
(gpm)
Person Taking Readings Comments
Recording Form for Flow Measurements
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2. Discharge Permit Sampling Requirements
The North Hangs Mine will have multiple discharge points. These points are shown on the
SWMP Map. These discharge points are permitted with CDPHE. The waterways surrounding
the North Hangs Mine will also be inspected for visible sheen produced from oil or grease.
Parameters to be sampled are listed below in the following table.
Effluent Parameter Measurement
Frequency
Sample Type Limits
Flow, MGD Continuous in-situ Calculated
pH, s.u. Twice / Month Grab pH, s.u. 6.5-9
Total Suspended Solids, mg/l Twice / Month Grab Total Suspended Solids, mg/l
30 day average (30 mg/liter)
7 day average (45 mg/liter)
Oil and Grease Twice / Month Visual Report
Oil and Grease Twice / Month Grab 10 mg/L (contingent)
Total Flow Monthly Grab Report
Electrical Conductivity (EC) Quarterly Grab Report
Total Dissolved Solids, mg/l Quarterly Grab Total Dissolved Solids, mg/l –
Report amount only
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Visual Sampling Record Sheet
Sample Location
Collection Date/Time
Assessment Date/Time
Sampler (print & sign)
Visual Assessor (print & sign)
Nature of Discharge
Discharge Observations
Source of Any Observed
Contamination
Was the Sample Taken Within 30
Minutes of Discharge? If, NO, why
not?
North Hangs Mine
February 2023 24
Appendix 2 - MSDS for All
North Hangs Mine
February 2023 25
Appendix 3 - Approved CDPHE Discharge Permit
North Hangs Mine
February 2023 26
Appendix 4 - SWMP Map
Please see the CDRMS Maps C-2 and C-3.