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'' (D) affect natural hazard lands in which such operations could substantially endanger life and property, such lands to include areas subject to frequent flooding and areas of unstable geology." To assist OSMRE in making the determinations pursuant to section 522(a)(3) of SMCRA, State RA's should include the information discussed below in the draft decision package that is provided to OSMRE. Land use Identify the State and local land use plans (e.g., county zoning) and programs (e.g., county special use permits) for the permit area and state how the proposed operations including postmining land use(s) are not incompatible with those plans and programs. (Note: If a permit or zoning approval is required and the company has not obtained it, a special condition may be needed in the State permit requiring such approval.) (OR) State "There are no State or local land use plans or programs for the permit area." Fragile and historic lands State "The proposed mining and reclamation operations will not result in significant damage to important historic, cultural or scientific resources in the permit area based on the surveys and information contained in the permit application package, and information provided by the State Historic Preservation Officer." (Note: To obtain a permit for mining operations on Federal lands the applicant must comply with the National Historic Preservation Act; therefore, no significant damage can occur if a permit is to be issued.) (AND) Identify areas of important fragile lands as defined at 30 CFR 762.5; state 'the mining and reclamation operations will not significantly damage the important fragile lands', and state why. (OR) State "There are no important fragile lands as defined in 30 CFR 762.5 containing natural, ecologic, scientific esthetic resources, or natural systems in the permit and adjacent areas."