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-9- mulch plots and a direct haul topsoil areas that have not been seeded. A list of such projects, describing them and the results thus far, is requested by the Division. A review of last year's report raises a couple of questions. First in Table 2, Area 1 is identified to be released from bond and outside of the current permit boundary. The Division realizes this area was not included in the initial bond calculations, but it is considered to be within the permit boundary. During the bond re-evaluation Area 1 should be included because the area is not stabilized by vegetation and further seeding or other stabilizing practices may be required. The question on the permit boundary needs to be addressed. Area 1 is shown within the permit boundary on all maps. The second question on the annual report deals with the sample locations. It would be helpful if CYCC would identify where the vegetation and soil samples were taken in each area. Stipulations 8 and 10 shall remain in effect. All other vegetation stipulations have been adequately addressed. With the stipulations, this section is in compliance with the Colorado permanent program. X. Fish and Wildlife -Rules 2.04.11, 2.05.6(2), 4.18 There are no substantive differences between the Federal and State programs in this section. There was one wildlife stipulation attached to the State permit and five OSM stipulations. The state stipulation required the following. 3. Representatives from Energy Fuels Corporation, Colorado Division of Wildlife, Mined Land Reclamation Division, and Office of Surface Mining will meet at the site during the spring of 1980 to discuss the impacts of mining on the sage grouse lek identified in the permit. A joint agreement will be arrived at to mitigate any negative impacts on the lek as a result of EFC's mining activities. These mitigative measures will become part of EFC's permit. The OSi~1 attached five wildlife stipulations to their approval package as follows: 3. The applicant shall provide, by July 14, 1980, statistically valid vegetative information associated with the soil type of the elk calving ground, (soil type x8D0. The information must include production, cover, and diversity of the area. A dissimilarity statistical analysis shall be performed to demonstrate differences between the aspen communities in other soil types in the mine plan. area and communities on soil type 8D in the mine plan area.