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39. Issue 7(M), Adequacy of Estimate of Reclamation Cost Required to Complete Reclamation Plan and Achieve Post-Mining Land Use (Bute 6.4.12 -Exhibit L). As stated in the llivision's Rationale, the Applicant has provided an adequate estimate of the reclamation cost required to reclaim 39.28 acres of affected lands to wildlife habitat. The Applicant has provided itemized costs for seedbed preparation, revegetation with a grass mix, and reestablishment of shrubs and trees via shrub and tree transplants. The Division has determined that these estimated costs are reasonable and adequate to reclaim the affected ]ands as wildlife habitat. As the Division noted, the amount of the reclamation bond can be adjusted at any time if the Division or Board determines an adjustment is necessary pursuant to Rule 4.2.1(2). 40. The weight of the evidence demonstrates that the Applicant has met the minimum requirements of Rule 6.4.12 -Exhibit L. 41. Issue 7(1~, Statement Identifying Permits, Licenses and Approvals Neccssary to Conduct Proposed Mining Operations (Rule 6.4.13 -Exhibit M). Rule 6.4.13 requires an applicant to provide a statement identifying which permits, licenses and approvals it holds or will be seeking- In response to specific objections raised by party objectors, the Division concluded in its Rationale that the.Applieant had satisfied [he requirements of Rule 6.4.13 by appropriately listing those permits and approvals which the Applicant held or would be seeking. Notably, the Applicant entered into a stipulation with Gilpin County prior to the Board hearing which obligates the Applicant to seek all necessary permits and approvals from Gilpin County. In response to a specific objections raised by party objectors, the Applicant has demonstrated an approved highway access permit as issued by CDOT on August 23, 2005 and has also committed to obtaining MMRR Soard Order, M-2004-067 l7 2687