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review pursuant to Rule 3.02.2(4) to determine whether the <br />above bond amount reflects the Division's projection of <br />reclamation costs for worst-case disturbance which will occur <br />during the proposed permit term. (2.07.6(2)(j)). <br />11. The Division has made a negative determination for the <br />presence of prime farmland within the permit area. The <br />decision was based on two letters - one from the U.S. <br />Department. of Agriculture, dated 9/16/80 and the second, from <br />Colorado State University Agricultural Center, dated 9/23(80. <br />Both letters state that no prime farmland mapping units are <br />found within the permit area. (2.07.6(2)(k)). <br />12. The Division has made a negative determination for the <br />existence of alluvial valley floors with the permitted mine <br />site area. This determination is based on information provided <br />by the applicant which demonstrates that no lands within the <br />Southfield Mine area qualify as prime farmlands (see Exhibit <br />24 of the permit application). (2.07.6(2)(k) and <br />2.06.8(3)(c)). <br />However, based on the information provided in the application <br />the Division has determined that an alluvial valley floor <br />exists within the permitted loadout area. The alluvial valley <br />floor is known as Oak Creek. Studies have shown that the Oak <br />Creek AVF will not be significantly impacted by loadout <br />operations. See Exhibit 14 and 24 of the permit application <br />for more information. <br />For additional specific findings concerning this alluvial <br />valley floor please see Section B, XIII. <br />13. The Division hereby approves the post-mining land use of the <br />operation. It was determined that grazing/rangeland and <br />wildlife habitat meets the requirements of Rule 4.16 for the <br />permit area. (2.07.6(2)(1)). <br />14. Specific approvals have been granted or are proposed. These <br />approvals are addressed in the following section, Section B. <br />(2.07.6(2)(m)). <br />15. The Division finds the activities proposed by the applicant <br />would not affect the continued existence of endangered or <br />threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse <br />modification of their critical habitats. (2.07.6(2)(n)). <br />Southfield Mine Permit Renewal 03 <br />29 <br />