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XI. Topsoil - Rules 2.04.9, 2.05.3(5), 2.05.4(2)(d), and 4.06 <br />Estimates of salvageable topsoil quality and volume did not change during the <br />first permit term. As Eastside has yet to develop the proposed office and <br />refuse disposal areas, no topsoil has been salvaged to date. <br />The operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section. <br />XII. Vegetation - Rules 2.04.10, 2,05.4(2)(e), and 4,15 <br />Stipulation No. 5 in the original Findings Document was satisfied by the <br />submittal of a replacement permit application page committing Eastside to a <br />35g revegetation cover standard. <br />Minor Revision 2 was approved by the Division in February, 1986, and added the <br />species Poa ampla (Big Bluegrass), Artemisia frigida (Fringed Sage), and <br />Penstemon sstr-ici:us (Rocky Mountain penstemon) to t~ revegetation seed mix. <br />eT~fore tipu ation No. 6, requiring revision of the applicant's seed mix, <br />is satisfied. <br />No other changes to this section are required. The operation is in compliance <br />with the requirements of this section. <br />XIII, Fish and Wildlife - Rules 2.04.11, 2.05.6(2). and 4.18 <br />Stipulation No. 7 of the original Findings Document required Eastside Coal <br />Company to submit information concerning power line construction and raptor <br />protection (Rule 4.18(4)). The stipulation was satisfied by a letter to the <br />Division from a Public Service Company representative dated February 25, 1985 <br />concerning design of the existing power lines in the permit area. <br />No other changes are required. The operation is in compliance with the <br />requirements of this section. <br />XIY. Prime Farmlands - Rules 2.04.12, 2.06.6, and 4.25 <br />There are no changes to this section. The operation is in compliance with the <br />requirements of this section. <br />XV. Operations Description - Rules 2.05.3, 2.05.3(1), 2.05.3(2) and 4.01 <br />The proposed method of mining at Eastside, discussed in <br />Document, has not been modified. Due to extensive peri <br />during the first permit term, the planned relocation of <br />expansion of the coal storage area, and construction of <br />has not occurred. Approval of Minor Revision 4 in May, <br />storage of coal waste in part of the portal yard area. <br />the original Findings <br />ids of inactivity <br />surface facilities, <br />the refuse disposal <br />1987 allowed temporary <br />As previously mentioned, a railroad loadout facility in the town of Rifle was <br />approved by the Division in October, 1987 (Technical Revision 2) but has Yet <br />to be constructed. <br />The operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section. <br />-9- <br />