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• i the Division finds, based on information given above, that the proposed operation will not interrupt, discontinue, or preclude farming on alluvial valley floors, will not materially damage the quantity or quality of water in ground and surface water systems which supply alluvial valley floors, and will be conducted to preserve the essential hydrologic functions of the alluvial valley floors. The application is in compliance with the requirements of this section. ,(. Climatological Information and Air Resources - Rules 2.04.8. Z.05.4(2)(h), 2.05.6(1), and 4.17 ------------------------------------------------------------ Climatological information found in the approved permit application for the Coal Ridge No. 1 Mine also covers the area of the proposed loadout facility. Initial approval (Emission Permit N0. 90GA253> has been issued by the Colorado Department of Health, Air Pollution Control Division, for the hauling, dumping, storage, and rail car loading of coal at the site. The aopiicaticn is in compliance with the requirements of this section. ~I. iopscil - Rules 2.04.9, 2.05.3(5), 2.05.4(2)(d>, and 4.06 -------------------------------------------------------- The entire proposed loadout site is covered with approximately 10 inches of gravel, so there is no salvageable topsoil available. Topsoil reclacement will nor be required during reclamation. The application is in compliance with the requirements of thi; section. ([I. 'legetation - Rules 2.04.10, 2.05.4(2)(e), and 4.15 -------------------------------------------------- As mentioned in the previous section of this document, the industrial site is covered with gravel, which is a poor growth medium, and there is no significant vegetation in the area to be disturbed. The area will accordingly be exempted from revegetation requirements during reclamation. ih2 application is in compliance with the requirements of this iecticn. (iII. Fish and Wildlife - Rules 2.04.11, 2.05.6(Z), and 4.13 ------------------------------------------------------ information on fish and Wildlife resources in the area is located in Section 3.7 of the approved permit application for the Coal Ridge No. 1 Mine, and applies as well to the proposed loadout facility. Since the loadout is to b2 located in an existing industria~ site located between major transportation corridors, ne impact to wildlife i; expected. No 'threatened or endangered species are known to occur in the permit area. Measures used to ensure the safety of fish and wildlife are listed in Section 4.5.2 of the Permit Revision application. -9-