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Therefore, the Division holds sufficient bond to complete the reclamation tasks at the Terror <br />Creek Loadout. <br />11. The Division has made a negative determination for the presence of prime farm land within the <br />permit area. The decision was based on mapping by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service which <br />demonstrates that no prime farmland mapping units are found within the permit area <br />(2.07.6(2)(k)). <br />12. Based on information provided in the application the Division has determined that an alluvial <br />valley floor exists within the permit or adjacent area. The alluvial valley floor is known as the <br />North Fork of the Gunnison River Alluvial Valley Floor (2.07.6(2)(K) and 2.06.8(3)(C)). <br />For additional specific findings concerning the alluvial valley floor, please see Section B, VI. <br />13. The Division hereby approves the post- mining land use of irrigated cropland. It was determined <br />that this land use meets the requirements of Rule 4.16 for the permit area (2.07.6(2)(1)). <br />14. Specific approvals have been granted. These approvals are addressed in the following section, <br />Section B (2.07.6(2)(m)). <br />15. The Division finds that the activities proposed by the applicant would not affect the continued <br />existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse modification <br />of their critical habitats (2.07.6(2)(n)). <br />16. The Division has contacted the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation Fees Branch. As of <br />August 19, 2014, TCLLC, the operator, is current in the payment of reclamation fees required by <br />30 CFR Chapter VII, subchapter R (2.07.6(2)(0)). <br />Section B <br />The following findings and specific approvals are required by Rule 4: <br />I. Roads - Rule 4.03 <br />A. Haul Roads <br />Information pertaining to roads can be found on pages 2.05 -5R and 2.05 -9, and <br />Maps 5 and 9. The haul /access road at the Loadout connects the facilities with State <br />Highway 133. Road cross - sections and profile drawings are presented on Map 9. <br />The location of road drainage ditches and culverts is provided on Map 14. <br />2. The Division proposes to approve the retention of a portion of the haul road which <br />leads to the office area (depicted on Map 10) because the road is compatible with <br />the approved post- mining land use, and a request for its retention was submitted by <br />the landowner. The office and garage will remain after the Loadout has been <br />reclaimed and will be converted to a residence and garage following reclamation. <br />Therefore, retention of the road is required to provide access. The roadway is <br />approximately 400 feet long and 24 feet wide. <br />The lower portion of the haul road which enters the coal loadout pad will be <br />reclaimed following cessation of mining activities. <br />13 <br />