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temperature of -28 degrees recorded in Paonia during 1913. The average high temperature in the area is about 64.5 degrees (Fahrenheit), with the highest recorded temperature in Paonia of 100 degrees during 1927 and 1934. Soils Information Detailed information regarding the soils within the permit area is located in Section 2.04.9 of the Bowie No. 2 Mine permit application document. The following summary is derived from Section 2.04.9 of the referenced permit document. Generally, the soils within the disturbed areas are shallow to deep, moderately steep to very steep, well drained stony soils that formed in residuum, colluvium, and alluvium derived from sedimentary rock and rock outcrop. The soils in the upper elevations in the northern portion of the permit area are deep, nearly level to steep, well drained loam and stony loam that formed in outwash from igneous rock. The areas within the permit area mapped by BRL exhibit the following soils: the Absarokee (Beenon- Absarokee Association), the Persayo, the Torriorthents, Fughes loam, Cochetopa stony loam, Delson loam, Work loam, Progresso loam, Potts loam, Glenton fine sandy loam, Kech- Rock Outcrop, Saraton -Agua -Fria complex, Haplaquolls, and fluvents. BRL has provided a general map of soil types located within the PR -14 expansion area. Prior to any surface disturbance in the Spruce Stomp area, BRL will be required to provide detailed information as required by Rule 2.04.9. Accordingly, the following stipulation is placed on the Division's approval of PR -14: PRIOR TO ANY SURFACE DISTURBANCE OF LANDS WITHIN THE SPRUCE STOMP LEASE AREA (COC- 75916), THE BASELINE SOILS RESOURCE INFORMATION REQUIRED UNDER RULE 2.04.9 MUST BE SUBMITTED TO AND APPROVED BY THE DIVISION. Vegetation Information Detailed vegetation information for the Bowie No. 2 permit area is presented in Section 2.04. 10 of the permit application document. The following summary is derived from the information Major plant communities within the permit area are: • Juniper Woodland, Mixed Shrub and Disturbed Meadow in the vicinity of the mine haul road, benches and facilities, and Gob Piles 91, 92, and 94. The Juniper Woodland and Mixed Shrub communities exhibit such plant species as Snowberry, Gambel oak and Serviceberry. The meadow community is dominated by annual and noxious plant species, such as bindweed, cheatgrass and Japanese brome, but Alfalfa and Kentucky Bluegrass are also present; • Pasture, Irrigated Hayfield, and Orchard in the area affected by the unit train loadout and Gob Pile 93; • Mountain Shrub, Aspen, and Spruce -Fir in the areas to be affected by gob vent boreholes. An area of approximately 0.31 acres is identified as wetland. This area will be disturbed, and this activity will be conducted in compliance with a permit issued by the United States Army Page 19 of 46