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1987, for manganese discharge levels in exceedance of UPDES permit limits. Pl1rSUdnt t0 Rule 2.07,6(lj(b)(11 ~, itlf Jrmdti0^ hds beef iU biTi7 ~teQ :J uc Division documenting that the applicant is presently pursuing, in good faith, a direct administrative appeal. Pursuant to Rule 2.07,6(2)(h), the Division finds that the applicant does not control and has not controlled any mining operations with a demonstrated pattern of willful violations of the Act of such nature, duration, and with such resulting irreparable damage to the environment as to indicate an intent not to comply with the provisions of the Act. Pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2)(f), the Division finds that operations will not involve mining of private mineral estate (ail coal to be mined is Federally owned coal leased to Cyprus and as such the documentation specified by Rule 2.03.6(2) does not apply). Coal to be mined during this permit term is from Federal Leases C-26914, C-081330, and C-22644, Affected surface lands are owned by Cyprus Western Coal Company and the United States Government. The operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section. II. Land ~!se - Rules 2.04.3, 2.05.5 and 4.16 Pre-mine land use information is provided on pages 779-301 through 779-377 and Map 31 of the updated C-81-071 permit document. Post-mine land uses are discussed on pages 780-201 through 780-208. Areas to be mined in the next and succeeding permit terms within Eckman Park are classified as rangeland and the reclamation plan would be directed towards reestablishing rangeland which would support livestock grazing and provide suitable habitat for various wildlife species. Previously mined lands within the C-81-071 permit area include rangeland, pastureland and cropland, with rangeland being the dominant land use category, As shown on Map 31, pasturelands and croplands occur primarily along Foidel Creek, the South Fork of Foidel Creek and in the vicinity of 14ine 2. Croplands historically consisted of winter wheat or alfalfa/grass haylands, and pasturelands were planted to smooth brome or other forage grasses. Rangeland has not been improved (with the exception of limited acreage of sprayed sagebrush range) and supports numerous native vegetation communities. Rangeland and pastureland was typically grazed by sheep or cattle during spring, summer or fall, The reclamation plan calls for restoring mined lands to rangeland, pastureland and cropland such that the various land-use types occupy the same relative acreage as occurred prior to mining. The proposed operations would not result in a reduction of long-range productivity of food and fiber (primarily beef and wool) because the lands will be reclaimed to their pre-mine land use and to the level of productivity that they were capable of supporting before mining. 11