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irreparable damage to the environment as to indicate an intent not to comply with the provisions of the <br />Act [2.07.6(2)(h)]. <br />9. The Division fords that surface coal alining and reclamation operations to be performed under this <br />permit will not be inconsistent with other such operations anticipated to be performed in areas adjacent <br />to the permit area [2.07.6(2)(i)]. <br />10. The Division estimates the reclamation liability for mining operations at this time for this permit term <br />to be $28,925.42. The Division currently holds one reclamation bond associated with this permit, <br />Certificate of Deposit Number 0133666870, issued by Wells Fargo Bank, in the amount of $43,200.00 <br />for the Coal Ridge No. I Mine [2.07.6(2)0)]. <br />11. The Division has made a negative determination for the presence of prime farmland within the <br />permit area. The decision was based on a letter from the Soil Conservation Service that demonstrates <br />that no prime farmland mapping units are found within the permit area [2.07.6(2)(k)]. <br />12. Based on information provided in the application, the Division has determined that three alluvial <br />valley floors exist within the permit or adjacent area. The alluvial valley floors are known as the <br />Colorado River, Alkali Creek, and South Canyon Creek. However, only the Colorado River alluvial <br />valley floor would have been potentially affected by Coal Ridge No. 1 Mine operations [2.07.6(2)(k) <br />and 2.06.8(3)(c)]. For additional specific findings concerning this alluvial valley floor please see Section <br />B, Part IX of this document. <br />13. The Division approved the post -mining land (agricultural) uses of grazing and cropland, and wildlife <br />habitat. These land uses meet the requirements of Rule 4.16 for the permit area [2.07.6(2)(1)]. <br />14. The Division finds the specific approvals identified in Section B below have been granted or are <br />proposed [Section B (2.07.6(2)(m)]. <br />15. The Division fords 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 of <br />their critical habitats [2.07.6(2)(n)]. <br />16. The Division has contacted the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation Fees Branch. As of this <br />time, CB Minerals Company, LLC, the operator, is current in the payment of reclamation fees required <br />by 30 CFR Chapter VII, subchapter R [2.07.6(2)(0)]. <br />Section B - Rule 4 <br />I. Roads - Rule 4.03 <br />The initial portion of the existing road into the site was to be used as a haul road, and the upper portion <br />for access (PAP page 4-10). The only roads presently unreclaimed are permanent roads (PAP page4- <br />53). No new road construction is proposed during the ensuing term of the permit. <br />No alternative criteria and specifications were used during the design of this road as a haul road [Rule <br />Coal Ridge Mine <br />Permit Renewal No. 7 11 December 5, 2016 <br />