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13. The Division has previously approved the post-mining land use of the operation. <br />It was determined that a restoration to rangeland and wildlife habitat meets the <br />requirements of Rule 4.16 for the permit area (2.07.6(2)(1)). Post-mining <br />commercial land-use for the Oak Creek facilities area also meets the requirements <br />of Rule 4.16. <br />14. The Division has contacted the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation Fees <br />Branch. As of this time, Pittsburg & Midway, the operator, is current in the <br />payment of reclamation fees required by 30 CFR Chapter VII, subchapter R. <br />(2.07.6(2)(0)). <br />I5. The Division finds that the activities proposed by the applicant would not affect <br />the continued existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the <br />destruction or adverse modification of their critical habitats (2.07.6(2)(n)). <br />16. Specific approvals have been granted or aze proposed. These approvals aze <br />addressed in the following section, Section B (2.07.6(2)(m)). <br />SECTION B -Findings and Specific Approvals Required by Rule 4 <br />I. Roads -Rule 4.03 <br />A. Haul Roads <br />1. The applicant made a demonstration, based on site specific <br />precipitation rates, percent of grade, and soil properties, that use of <br />alternative specifications for culvert and bridge sizing will not <br />result in increased erosion. Along selected segments of the haul <br />road in the Moffat Area, the spacing of culverts was not in <br />compliance with Rule 4.03.I(4)(e)(vi). A vaziance was granted <br />based on the following findings: <br />a) Stable road embankments were designed; <br />b) Culverts were located in areas of preferred or existing <br />drainage; <br />c) Road grades were not excessive; and <br />d) All haul roads are contained within a sediment control <br />system. <br />Edna Mine 15 Permit Renewal No. 4 <br />