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which the Division finds acceptable 4.15.7(4)). Weighted average comparison as <br /> described in 4.15.7(4)(b)will be used for the "D" Portal disturbance area, and <br /> individual reference area comparison of 4.15.7(4)(a) will be used for other disturbed <br /> areas. <br /> XIL Post-Mining Land Use—Rule 4.16 <br /> Post-mining land use is discussed under Section ILJ of Vol. 3 of the permit application. <br /> The approved post-mining land uses are livestock grazing and wildlife habitat. <br /> No specific approvals are granted to the applicant under this section. <br /> XIII. Protection of Fish, Wildlife and Related Environmental Values <br /> Section ILG and ILH of Vol. 3 and Section IV.M of Vol. 4 of the permit application <br /> discusses the protection of fish,wildlife and related environmental values. <br /> In order to minimize disturbance to wintering mule deer and elk, the following stipulation <br /> was attached to the permit. The stipulation was recommended by BLM,pursuant to TR- <br /> 38. <br /> The following specific findings are required. <br /> A. Wildlife habitat is a planned post-mining land use. The applicant has selected <br /> appropriate plant species and distributions to benefit fish and wildlife (4.18(5)(i)). <br /> B. Pursuant to Rule 4.18(5)(g),the Division has approved the use of certain selective and <br /> broad-spectrum herbicides of varying persistence, for application in accordance with <br /> label specifications for specific uses. Applications include limited use of 2,4-D for <br /> control of annual weeds on reclaimed areas, and use of"Oust" and"Roundup" for <br /> cheatgrass control and other uses as specified in the permit. <br /> XIV. Protection of Underground Mining <br /> No specific approvals are granted to the applicant under this section. <br /> XV. Subsidence Control <br /> Subsidence Survey,Monitoring, and Control Plans are addressed in Section IILA.7, <br /> Volume 4, of the permit application. <br /> The operator has completed a survey of structures and renewable resource lands existing <br /> within the permit area as delineated on Map 1. Structures of concern include portions of <br /> Rio Blanco County Road 65, a 138 kV powerline, and stock ponds (Raven Park Reservoir, <br /> Halandras Reservoir No.1, Red Wash Reservoir No.2 and Red Wash Reservoir No.3). <br /> Projected impacts,monitoring plans and mitigation measures are addressed within the <br /> application. <br /> xxxv <br />