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i <br />permit area (2.07.6(2)(k)). <br />12. Based on information provided in the application, the Division has determined that an <br />alluvial valley floor exists within the permit or adjacent area. The alluvial valley floor is <br />along Trout Creek on the western permit boundary. It will be affected indirectly, resulting <br />in minor dewatering of the alluvium and possible water quality impacts (2.07.6(2) and <br />2.06.8(3)(C)). <br />For additional specific findings concerning the alluvial valley floor, please see Section B, <br />Part VIII of this document. <br />13. The Division has previously approved the post-mining land use of the operation. It was <br />determined that a restoration to rangeland and wildlife habitat meets the requirements of <br />Rule 4.16 for the permit azea (2.07.6(2)(1)). <br />14. The Division has contacted the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation Fees Branch. As of <br />this time, Pittsburg & Midway, the operator, is current in the payment of reclamation fees <br />required by 30 CFR Chapter VII, subchapter R. (2.07.6(2)(0)). <br />15. The Division finds that the activities proposed by the applicant would not affect the <br />continued existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or <br />adverse modification of their critical habitats (2.07.6(2)(n)). <br />16. Specific approvals have been granted or aze proposed. These approvals are addressed in the <br />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 precipitation <br />rates, percent of grade, and soil properties, that use of alternative <br />specifications for culvert and bridge sizing will not result in increased <br />erosion. Along selected segments of the haul road in the Moffat Area, the <br />spacing of culverts was not in compliance with Rule 4.03.1(4)(e)(vi). A <br />variance was granted based on the following findings: <br />Fdiu Mine <br />19 <br />Permit Renewal No. 1 <br />