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Based on the information in the revegetation sections of the permit, the Division makes the <br /> following findings <br /> A. The Division approves the use of certain introduced species in the reclamation seed <br /> mix. The applicant has submitted information which shows that the introduced <br /> species are desirable and necessary to achieve the approved post-mining land use of <br /> range and wildlife use and that the introduced plants are not poisonous or noxious <br /> (4.15.2). <br /> B. The Division approves the use of cover crops as a means to meet soil stabilization <br /> requirements (4.15.4). <br /> C. Methods to measure herbaceous cover and production, species diversity, and woody <br /> plant density are discussed in Tab 20 of the permit application. These techniques <br /> include the use of comparisons to reference areas to set standard for total cover, <br /> herbaceous productivity and species diversity. The Division has approved these <br /> techniques (4.15.7(1)). <br /> D. Comparisons between reclaimed and undisturbed areas, in order to demonstrate that <br /> success criteria of 4.15.8, 4.15.9, or 4.15.10 have been met, will be based on the <br /> following values: 1)total cover, 2)herbaceous productivity, 3) species diversity, and <br /> 4) frequency (4.15.7(2)(d)). <br /> E. The Division approves of the reference areas which the applicant has selected based <br /> on the requirements of Rule 4.15.7(3). <br /> F. The reference areas will be utilized to determine revegetation success in a manner <br /> which the Division finds acceptable (4.15.7(4)). Four reference areas have been <br /> approved; Dryland pasture, Improved pasture, Rangeland, and Meadow reference <br /> areas. <br /> G. The Division finds that the use of woody plant density standard is not appropriate for <br /> dryland pasture, improved pasture or rangeland portion of the Loadout, as discussed <br /> previously in this section (4.15.8(7)). Woody plant density will not be evaluated as a <br /> reclamation success standard within the haul road corridor. <br /> XI. Post-mining Land Use <br /> The Division finds that the revised post-mining land use to recreational areas met the <br /> regulations defined under Rule 4.16.3 Alternative Land Uses and the definition described <br /> under Rule 1.04.71(g) at the time the application was received and found complete by the <br /> Division. 1.04.71(g) defined"Recreation" land use of land for non-intensive public or <br /> private leisure-time uses, such as hiking, canoeing, and other undeveloped recreational uses. <br /> The post-mining land use is discussed under Tab 20 and Exhibit 20-1 of the PAP. The town <br /> of Hayden entered into a lease in January of 2020,with the Hayden Gulch Terminal, LLC <br /> 28 <br />