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indirect in nature. For additional specific findings concerning these alluvial valley floors, please <br /> see Section B, Item XXII of this document. <br /> XII. Land Use <br /> The Division approved the postmining land use of the operation as rangeland and wildlife <br /> habitat. It was determined that rangeland and wildlife habitat use meets the requirements of Rule <br /> 4.16 for the permit area (Rule 2.07.6(2)(1)). <br /> XIII. Specific Approvals <br /> Specific approvals required under Rule 4 have been granted. These approvals are addressed in <br /> Section B of this document(Rule 2.07.6(2)(m)). <br /> XIV. Endangered or Threatened Species <br /> The Division finds that the activities proposed by Colowyo 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 (Rule 2.07.6(2)(n)). Letters from the BLM (dated July 28, 1997 and July <br /> 29, 1997) concur with this finding and are in Exhibit 10 of the PAP. Additionally, through a <br /> request by OSM, the USFWS performed a formal Section 7 consultation (a biological <br /> assessment) for threatened and endangered species at the Mine. On March 9, 2007 the USFWS <br /> responded to the OSM and issued a "Final Biological Opinion" stating that the proposed <br /> activities in the South Taylor area would not affect the listed threatened and endangered species. <br /> In the Collom Area, due to the lack of appropriate habitat, no federally threatened or endangered <br /> species are expected to be present. Supporting information can be found in Table 2.04.11-19 of <br /> the PAP. <br /> Colowyo and the Division will continue to monitor any changes in the status of endangered or <br /> threatened species at the mine site. In particular, the status of sage grouse will be closely <br /> followed. <br /> XV. Fees <br /> The Division contacted the OSM, Reclamation Fees Branch in association with this RN-08. As <br /> of April 18, 2022, Colowyo is current in the payment of reclamation fees required by 30 CFR <br /> (Code of Federal Regulations) Chapter VII, Subchapter R(Rule 2.07.6(2)(o)). <br /> Section B - Findings and Specific Approvals Required by Rule 4 <br /> I. Roads - Rule 4.03 <br /> The Permit is found to be in compliance with the requirements of Rule 4.03. Information on <br /> roads is presented in Section 4.03 and Maps 25, 25A, 25B, 25C, 25D, 25E, and 25F of the PAP. <br /> Proposed Decision and Findings of Compliance January 5,2023 <br /> Permit Renewal No. 8 Page 133 <br />