Response: A permit is generally required to dispose of 

 solid and/or hazardous wastes. More information can be 

 obtained from the DHES-Solid and Hazardous Waste Bureau 

 in Helena. 



Tim Williamson, Clark Fork Coalition 



• For point sources, nondegradation guidelines should be 

 followed specifically. DSL, WQB, and other state 

 agencies' recognition of the nondegradation law is in its 

 infancy. It should remain a strong guideline for the 

 pemmitting processes. The law should be interpreted to 

 be the actual 1982 output, rather than some theoretical 

 value. 



• For the first time in Montana, the WQB and DFWP have data 

 on the river that clearly show that when water quality is 

 high, fish populations are higher. 



• The DSL has no intention of coordinating baseline data 

 with monitoring for the Rock Creek Mine. The Clark Fork 

 Coalition does not think this is acceptable, and is 

 certainly illogical at best. What is the purpose of 

 baseline data if comparisons cannot be made? 



Response: The recommendation on page 5-19 for the WQB to 

 conduct baseline monitoring in tributaries is intended to 

 provide the basis for these comparisons. 



• The Clark Fork River Watchers did some DO monitoring in 

 the river after receiving informal certification through a 

 short training session with WQB. The Coalition would 

 like to see a group of people certified through training 

 workshops and supplied with equipment. Any support from 

 the state in such an effort would be appreciated. Citizen 

 monitoring does have a place and is working in other parts 

 of the country. Such a group could respond to crises or 

 report activities on the river, and the costs of monitor- 

 ing could be reduced. It may be the only way to go for 

 long-term monitoring. 



Response: Citizen monitoring can be very useful provided 

 their efforts are closely coordinated with agency 

 monitoring programs. The role of citizens should be 

 considered by the monitoring cooperative (see 

 recommendations on pages 5-19 to 5-21) . 



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