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C~ J The applicant has proposed a p~a`_-mica ~~~_i~g flan which ~dould be carried out in compliance with recommendations contained in the Soil Conservation Service (SCS) National Range Handbook, Pursuant to Rule 2.07,6(2)(1), the Division approves the proposed post-mining land uses of rangeland, pastureland and cropland. Based on information contained in the reclamation plan and vegetation and wildlife monitoring conducted by the applicant and the Division during the previous permit term on reclaimed land and adjacent areas, the applicant has demonstrated that all areas affected by surface coal mining operations can be restored to conditions that are capable of supporting the proposed uses. The post-mining land uses meet the requirements of Rule 4,16, III. Cultural and Historic Resources - Rules 2,04,4, 2,05.6(4) and 2, 07,6(2)(e) Information on cultural and historic resources is presented on pages 779-3 through 779-7 and Map 5 of the C-81-071 permit document. Rule 2.04,4 requires a description of the cultural and historic resources listed on the National Register of Historic Places and known archaeological features within all areas proposed for surface activities over the life of the mine. A number of archaeological surveys have been conducted within the current permit and proposed revision area, and they are detailed in the above referenced permit sections. The Colorado Regulations require that sites listed on the National Register of Historic places be protected, The only such site within the permit area is the restored Foidel Canyon Schoolhouse, located adjacent to Foidel Creek in the northeast part of the permit area. The site will not be impacted by proposed operations. Consultation with Mr, Jim Green of the State Historical Preservation Office (SHPO) has confirmed that the Foidel Canyon Schoolhouse is the only listed site within the proposed permit area. In order to insure compliance with Federal Regulations, the following three stipulations have been included. STIPULATION NO, 1 IF, DURING MINING OPERATIONS, PREVIOUSLY UNIDENTIFIED CULTURAL RESOURCES SHOULD BE DISCOVERED, THE OPERATOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY CEASE OPERATIONS WITHIN THE VICINITY OF THE SITE AND NOTIFY THE REGULATORY AUTHORITY (MLRD). OPERATIONS SHALL NOT RESUME UNTIL OSM, THE LAND MANAGING AGENCY, AND THE STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICER HAVE HAD ADEQUATE OPPORTUNITY TO ASSESS THE CULTURAL RESOURCE. MINING OPERATIONS SHALL NOT RESUME UNTIL APPROPRIATE MITIGATING MEASURES HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED, APPROVED BY THE DIVISION AND IMPLEMENTED, STIPULATION N0, 2 NO LAND DISTURBING ACTIVITIES SHALL TAKE PLACE WITHIN 100 FEET OF THE TWO KNOWN GRAVES ON THE PERMIT AREA, 1L