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-6- 12. Please provide the Division with a narrative indicating whether the pond embankments were constructed in accordance with 4.05.6(8). 13. The applicant must present a verbal explanation of the purpose of each component of the drainage system, describing contributing areas, peak flow, etc. It is somewhat difficult to follow the presentation without further explanation. 14. The applicant should include for adequacy a statement of intended conformance with the inspection and certification requirements of Rule 4.10.2, which are critical in the case of coal processing waste banks. Please provide this. 2.05.4 Reclamation Plan 1. Please provide the Division with cross-sections of the proposed post-mining reclaimed areas. Of particular interest are the backfilled areas of the portal and face-up areas. These should be presented to support the applicant's volume estimates for backfilling and grading. 2. The following information must be provided in the calculation of the bond. Based on a worst case situation, please provide: total yardage of fill to be moved, haul or push distances, make and model of equipment to be used, topsoil volumes, vegetation mix (prices), portal sealing materials cost (and labor), building removal requirements, equipment time required (specify references, assumptions, and correction factors), equipment costs, rental rates,operating costs per hour, fuel costs and labor. 3. The applicant needs to supply a description of methods used in management and handling of existing or proposed drill holes to comply with 2.05.4(2)(9). 2.05.6(2) Fish and lildlife Plan 1. Please discuss the forage value of the proposed revegetation seed mix with respect to post-mining land use. 2. Are there any power lines at the mine? These should conform with Rule 4.18(3). 3. The applicant should state what the recommendations of the Colorado DOW and USBLM are with respect to minimization of disturbances and impacts on wildlife and how these recommendations will be implemented. Also, a statement of impact control measures should be given in response to 2.05.6(2)(iii)(A). 2.05.6(3) Protection of Hydrologic Balance The Division requires that the applicant provide a narrative on probable hydrologic consequences of the operation on the permit and adjacent area (2.05.6(3)(iv)). This discussion should address effects on surface and ground water with respect to surface operations and underground activities. Particular attention should be focused on dimunition of water quality and quantity for surface and ground water systems. These projected effects should be considered with respect to any potential AVF's which may be affected by the operation during the permit term. Data and calculations used to support statements in this section should be provided and referenced.