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prime farmland mapping units within the proposed permit area (2.07.6(2)(k}). This <br />evidence can be found in Volume 5, Tab 9, Appendix 9-5. <br />12. Based on information provided in the application, the Division has determined that <br />alluvial valley floors exist within the permit or adjacent area. The alluvial valley floors <br />are known as Hubberson Gulch, Dry Creek and Sage Creek and will not be affected by <br />mining operations. (2.07.6(2)(k) and 2.06.8(3)(c)). <br />For additional specific £mdings concerning this alluvial valley floor please see Section B, <br />XII. <br />13. The Division has approved the post-mining land uses of the operation. It was determined <br />that the primary post-mining land uses rangeland/witdlife habitat, non-irrigated cropland, <br />and secondary industrial use meet the requirements of Rule 4.16 (2.07.6(2)0)). <br />14. Specific approvals have been granted or ate proposed. These approvals are addressed in <br />the following section, Section B (2.07.6(2)(m)). <br />15. The Division finds that the activities proposed by the applicant would not affect the <br />continued existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or <br />adverse modification of their critical habitats (2.07.6(2)(n). For additional discussion <br />please refer to Sections B, VIII (Revegetation), and X (Protection of Fish, Wildlife, <br />and Related Environmental Values). <br />16. The Division has contacted the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation Fees Branch. As <br />of this time, Seneca Coal Company, the operator is current in the payment of reclamation <br />fees required by 30 CFR Chapter VII, subchapter R (2.07.6(2)(0)). <br />SECTION B -Rule 4 <br />I. Roads -Rule 4.03 <br />The Seneca II-W Mine utilizes three types of roads within the permit area. A number <br />of Haul roads were used to haul coal from the pit to the Hayden Station. Three access <br />roads have been permitted and constructed; the coal carrier shop road at the east end <br />of Tie Across Haul Road {TAHR), the oil well road in the "B" Pit area, and the <br />"Ridgeline Access Road", which provides access to portions of the reclaimed area. <br />A number of existing light use roads are used to gain access to monitoring facilities and <br />reclamation areas. All roads within the permit boundary are depicted on Exhibits 12-2 <br />and 13-2, and are discussed in Tab 13. <br />A. Haul Roads <br />Seneca II-W Findings Document 23 lone 12, 2006 <br />Permit Renewal No. 5 <br />