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that the primary post -mining land uses of rangeland/wildlife habitat meet the requirements <br />of Rule 4.16 (2.07.6(2)(1)). <br />14. Specific approvals have been granted or are proposed. These approvals are addressed in the <br />following section, Section B (2.07.6(2)(m)). <br />15. The Division finds that the activities proposed by the applicant would not affect the <br />continued existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or <br />adverse modification of their critical habitats (2.07.6(2)(n)). For additional discussion <br />please refer to Sections B, VIII (Revegetation) and X (Protection of Fish, Wildlife, and <br />Related Environmental Values). <br />16. The Division has contacted the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation Fees Branch. As of <br />this time, Seneca Property, LLC, the operator is current in the payment of reclamation fees <br />required 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 Seneca II -W Mine used three types of roads within the permit area. A number of <br />haul roads were used to haul coal from the pit to the Hayden Station. Eight roads have <br />been permitted to remain as permanent features: Access Road "A" that leads to the <br />permanent facilities area, the oil well road in the `B" Pit area, "G" road in the north pit, <br />"Ridgeline Access Road" which provides access to portions of the reclaimed area, "J" <br />road that provides access from the southern end of "A" road to pond 016, a portion of <br />"K" road that provides access the southern end of the permit and Pit 1, the access road to <br />Pond 009, and the access road to Pond 015. A number of existing light use roads are used <br />to gain access to monitoring facilities and reclamation areas. All roads within the permit <br />boundary are depicted on Exhibits 12-2 and 13-2, and are discussed in Tab 13. <br />A. Haul Roads <br />Previously approved haul roads in the mine area include the Mine Entrance Haul <br />Road (MEHR), and Roads A, G, H, I, J, K, and L. Mine Area haul roads are depicted <br />on Exhibits 12-2, and 13-2. As -built certifications for haul roads not within the <br />sediment control disturbed area, and the design plans for all haul roads, are presented <br />in Tab 13. <br />The applicant has proposed that haul road segments associated with the MEHR, and <br />Roads A, G, H, J, and K be retained in reduced configuration for post -mining ranch <br />roads, with other haul roads to be reclaimed to AOC and revegetated. Those road <br />segments that have been reduced to a 20 -foot travel width to replace pre-existing <br />ranch roads will be identified as access roads. The applicant has also proposed to <br />retain the Ridgeline Access Road, to connect Road G with proposed permanent road <br />segments in the reclaimed "A" Pit area and the South Extension Area, and the Oil <br />