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X. Climatological Information and Air Resources - Rules 2.04.8, 2.05.4 2 an Climatologic baseline information is presented in Section 2.04.8 of the application. The Air Pollution Control Plan and Air Emission Permit are contained in Section 2.05.6 and Exhibit 3. The applicant has received initial approval for an amended Air Emissions Permit (Permit No. 85 LP029-2F, issued on April 25, 1985 by the Colorado Department of Health). The proposed operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section. XI. Topsoil - Rules 2.04.9, 2.05.3 (5), 2.05.4 (2) (d), and 4.06 The application contains baseline soil resource information in Section 2.04.9, a soil salvage plan in Section 2.05.3, and a redistribution plan in Section 2.05.4. The area to be disturbed by the proposed surface coal mining operations has been previously disturbed, and no topsoil material was saved or stockpiled. During the course of coal exploration activities by Peerless Resources at the site, material which appeared to be suitable plant growth medium was separately stockpiles at the Division's request. The applicant performed a chemical and textural analysis of the stockpiled material to evaluate its suitability for use as a plant growth medium in reclamation. Based on these results of the analyses, the material stockpiled is suitable for use as plant growth medium. Based on estimates of the material stockpiled, the applicant states that "there is sufficient soil material to spread approximately 6-12 inches over the affected area." In order to assure adequate vegetative growth and to make a determination of feasible reclamation, the Division stipulates: Stipulation No. 4 THE PERMITTEE SHALL REPLACE A MINIMUM OF 12 INCHES OF THE MATERIAL DESIGNATED AS SUITABLE PLANT GROTH MEDIUM AT THE COAL GULCH MINE ON RECLAIMED DISTURBED AREAS. In order to ensure that loss of the suitable plant growth medium does not occur, it is stipulated: