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Rule 2.07.6(2)(c)]. See Section B. III (Probable Hydrologic Consequences) of this findings document <br />for additional discussion of the predicted hydrologic consequences of mining operations at the <br />Colowyo Coal Mine. <br />IV. Unsuitable Areas. The Division finds the affected azea is, subject to valid rights existing as of <br />August 3, 1977, and with the further exception of those surface coal mining operations which were <br />in existence on August 3, 1997, as described in the following subparagraphs. <br />A. Areas Designated Unsuitable. The affected azea is not included within an azea designated <br />unsuitable for surface coal mining operations [in compliance with Rule 2.07.6(2)(d)(I)]. <br />B. Under Study. The affected area is not included within an azea under study for designation as <br />unsuitable for surface coal mining operations [in compliance with Rule 2.07.6(2)(d)(ii)]. <br />C. Prohibitions and Limitations. The affected area is not on any lands subject to the following <br />prohibitions or limitations: <br />1. On any lands within the boundaries of the National Pazk System, the National Wildlife Refuge <br />System, the National System of Trails, the National Wilderness Preservation System, the Wild and <br />Scenic Rivers System including rivers under study for designation, and National Recreation Areas <br />designated by Act of Congress [in compliance with Rule 2.07.6(2)(d)(iii)(A)]; <br />2. Lands within 300 hundred feet measured horizontally of any public building, school, church, <br />community or institutional building, or public pazk [in compliance with Rule 2.07.6(2)(d)(iii)(B)]; <br />3. Within 100 feet measured horizontally of a cemetery [in compliance with Rule <br />2.07.6(2)(d)(iii)(C)]; <br />4. On any Federal lands within the boundaries of any National Forest [in compliance with Rule <br />5. Rule 2.07.6(2)(d)(iv) prohibits affected areas to be within 100 feet of public road rights-of--way <br />without certain waivers. In compliance with such waivers, two sediment control ponds and a water <br />pipeline are within 100 feet of public road rights-of--way. The Division found, after necessary <br />approvals have been received, notices published, public hearing opportunities provided, and written <br />findings made, that the interests of the public and affected landowners would be protected from the <br />proposed mining operations. Other affected azeas are not within 100 feet, measured horizontally, of <br />the outside right-of--way line of any public road except where mine access or haul roads join such <br />roads. <br />6. Not within 300 hundred feet, measured horizontally, from any occupied dwelling [incompliance <br />with Rule 2.07.6(2)(d)(v)]. <br />Proposed Decision and Findings of Compliance 4 May 2007 <br />Permit Revision 02 Page 28 <br />