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production against the shrub cover needs of wildlife, no woody stem density success criteria will apply to any of the reclaimed azeas." Rule 4.15.8(7) requires consultation with the Division of Wildlife for azeas with a wildlife postmining land use to determine minimum stocking levels, planting arrangements and methods for mitigation. One letter from the DOW dated December 21, 1995 addresses several mitigation suggestions, however it does not discuss the woody plant issue. All woody plant density standards or lack thereof, are to be developed in consultation with the DMG and the DOW. Please provide concurrence from the DOW regarding the woody plant stocking level and recommended density, or that they do not feel a density standazd is advisable in this case. Section 2.05.3, Oueration Plan 11. In Section 2.05.3(2)(6), please update the mine plan map, Map No. ]4, [o show the aerial extent and timetable of the anticipated mining for this new five year term. 12. Exhibit 10 of Volume III contains construction permits that have an initial approval. Please update the Division as to the status of securing final approval for these permits. Section 2.05.4, Reclamation Plan 13. BRL has submitted an up to date reclamation liability estimate for the Bowie No. 2 Mine in Pemut Revision No. 6. BRL and the Division have both agreed to this estimate and the estimate can suffice for this permit renewal. Section 2.07.6, Criteria for Review of Permit Applications for Permit Approval or Denial 14. As required in Section 2.07.6(1)(6), the Division has conducted a computer check of the Applicant Violator System (AVS). The system recommendation was for a conditional issue. The violations that form the basis of the recommendation have already been covered in Stipulation No. 12. The Division will conduct additional AVS checks before the perrnit renewal is final. Section 2.10, Maps and Plans 15. As required in Section 2.10.3(d), please update the appropriate maps to show the current locations and uses of buildings on and within 1000 feet of [he permit area. There has been recent demolishing of some residences and other buildings and the construction of one residence by BRL to the east of the Terror Creek Loadout.