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RULE 2 PERMITS <br />2.04.12 Prime Farmland Investigation <br />In order to determine the presence of potential prime farmlands within the permit area, a reconnaissance <br />inspection was conducted to determine if any prime farmland was present in those areas to be disturbed <br />by surface operations or facilities. Results of the investigation indicate that all of the area to be disturbed <br />by surface operations or facilities can be excluded as prime farmland, since the land has not historically <br />been used as cropland. This conclusion is based upon consultation with the local Soil Conservation <br />Service (SCS). Based also on soil -survey information supplied by the Soil Conservation Service, no soil <br />series encountered on the area have been designated as soil mapping units applicable as prime farmland. <br />This conclusion is confirmed by correspondence from Mr. William Lee Hill, the USDA Soil <br />Conservationist for Moffat County, to Colowyo, enclosed as Exhibit 9, Soils information as a December <br />18, 1980 letter from Mr. William Lee Hill of SCS to Colowyo. The letter states that "No lands in Moffat <br />County have been designated as prime farmland." <br />Based upon the soil survey conducted by the U.S. Soil Conservation Service and subsequent <br />interpretation of that survey by the SCS, Colowyo is hereby requesting a negative determination for prime <br />farmland. <br />2.04.13 Annual Reclamation and Hydrology Report <br />By March 15 of each year, Colowyo will file an annual reclamation and hydrology report covering the <br />previous calendar year (January 1 through December 31) for all areas under bond. The report will include <br />text, discussion and maps to address the following: <br />• The name and address of the permittee and permit number; <br />• Location and number of acres disturbed during the previous year; <br />• Location and number of acres backfilled and graded during the previous year; <br />• Location and number of acres topsoiled during previous year; <br />• The species, location and number of acres of vegetation planted during previous year, including <br />any augmented seeding or cultural practices. Discrete areas planted with specific seed mixes will <br />be indicated, and seed tags, invoices or other comparable documentation will be included; <br />• Location, number of acres and date of planting for all previously revegetated areas; <br />• Overbruden Sampling Results; <br />• Interim Revegetation Monitoring; <br />• Topsoil Volume Inventory and Overall Balance; <br />• Post -Mine Drainge Construction Certifications; <br />• Weed Management; <br />• Quarterly Valley Fill Inspection Reports; <br />• Water Quantity Data for the Report Year; <br />• Water Quality Data for the Report Year; <br />• A Written Interpretation of the Water Monitoring Data <br />Rule 2 Permits 2.04.12-1 Revision Date: 5/11/18 <br />Revision No.: MR -187 <br />