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-28- XXIV. Soecial Categories of Minims - Of these categories, only steep slope mining applies to the Coal Ridge operation. Subsidence is possible in areas of the Grand Hogback where slopes exceed 20 degrees. With resolution of the subsidence-related Stipulations, the application is in compliance with the requirements of this section. XXV. Miscellaneous Comoliance - Rules 2.03.3. 2.05.6(51. 4.02. 4.12. 4.19. 4.21. and 4.28 The applicant has met requirements for format and supplemental information, signs and markers, and slides and damage. No exploration activities are planned at this time. The proposed coal loading facility west of Rifle, Colorado is specifically not approved at this time. The proposed operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section. XXVI. Operations on Lands Sub.iect to Limitations or Prohibitions - The Division finds that the operation is not included within an area designated unsuitable for surface coal mining operations in an administrative proceeding begun under Rule 7, or 30 CFR 769 of the federal Regulations. The proposed operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section. XXVII. Can Based on the information supplied in the application, the Division finds that, in accordance with Rule 2.07.6(2)(b), the proposed mining and reclamation activities can be feasibly accomplished. The proposed operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section. XXVIII. Compatibility With Anticioated_Ad.iacent Ooerations - There are no existing or anticipated mines adjacent to the Coal Ridge No. 1 Mine. Pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2)(1), the Division finds that the proposed operation will not be incompatible with other coal mining operations adjacent to the proposed permit area. The proposed operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section. XXIX. Reclamation Fees Required by 30 C.F.R.. Chapter VII. Subchapter R - The Division, through contacts with the U.S. Department of the Interior, Office of Surface Mining, finds that New Castle Energy Corporation is current with their payment of Reclamation Fees. The operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section.