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2. The Division approves the retention of all haul roads depicted on Map No. 2.05.3-1 as they are compatible with the approved post-mining land use, and a request for its retention was submitted by the landowner. This request can be found in Exhibit 17 of the permit application. All of the haul roads constmcted as of October 2003 utilized pre-existing road disturbances. The mnning surfaces will be reduced from 50 feet to 15 feet in the final configuration. The portion to be reclaimed will be ripped, topsoiled, reseeded and mulched. Cuts and fills will be blended to conform to the natural topography prior to topsoiling and installed crossings will be removed. (4.03.1(1)(fl(I)) The Division approves a temporary ford of an ephemeral or intermittent stream during the constmction period since it will not alter normal water flow, contribute sediment, or adversely affect fish or wildlife. (4.03.1(2)(c)) 4. The design of the two haul roads, Lorencito Canyon haul road and Jeff Canyon haul road have been certified by an appropriately qualified engineer. The designs are based on geometric criteria appropriate for the anticipated volume of traffic and weight and speed of vehicles proposed. 5. All haul roads will be located on ridges or on the most stable slopes to minimize erosion. No part of any haul road is located in the channel of an ephemeral stream draining a watershed of at least 1 square mile, or in the channel of intermittent or perennial streams, except at culverted or bridged crossings. 6. Haul roads have been designed in accordance with the regulatory requirements pertaining to vertical alignment, horizontal alignment, width, road cuts, and embanlanents. 7. Haul roads have been designed in accordance with the regulatory requirements pertaining to drainage, surfacing and maintenance. B. Access Roads Access roads are discussed beginning on page 2.05-26 of the permit application and shown on Map 2.05.3-1. The only access road at this site is beginning from the intersection of the Jeff Canyon haul road with the Lorencito Canyon haul road and ending at the office area. Alternative criteria and specifications were used during the design of access roads. The Division following an analytical demonstration that the roads will be environmentally sound and reclamation can be achieved proposes these criteria and specifications for approval. The proposed criteria and specifications pertain to access road drainage structures. A combination culvert and concrete ford maybe used to pass the 2-year/24-hour and the 10- 14