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information which demonstrates that lands within the permit area, which could be used as <br />cropland, aze not irrigated or naturally sub-irrigated, have no dependable water supply of <br />adequate quality, and receive less than 14 inches of annual precipitation. Therefore, the <br />Division hereby renders a negative determination for the presence of prime farmland within <br />the permit azea. (2.07.6(2)(k)). <br />12. Based on information provided in the application the Division has determined that two <br />alluvial valley floors (AVFs) exist near the the permit azea, the Yampa River AVF and the <br />Williams Fork River AVF. The Division finds that the proposed surface coal mining <br />operation will not affect either AVF. <br />For additional specific findings concerning these AVFs please refer to Section B, XVII. <br />13. The Division hereby approves the post-mining land use of the operation. It was determined <br />that rangeland and cropland meets the requirements of Rule 4.16 for the permit area. <br />(2.07.6(2)(1)). <br />14. Specific approvals have been granted or aze proposed. These approvi[Is aze addressed in the <br />following section, Section B. (2.07.6(2)(m)). <br />15. The Division finds that the activities proposed by the applicant will not affect the continued <br />existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse <br />modification of their critical habitats. Bald eagles aze a winter resident of the mine azea and <br />nesting Bald eagles have been documented in recent yeazs at the Crait; Municipal golf course <br />(approximately 4 miles north). Threatened species of fish exist in the Yampa River <br />downstream of the proposed mining operation. No impact to either o f these species has been <br />observed from past mining activities at the Trapper Mine and none is projected. <br />(2.07.6(2)(n)). <br />16. The Division has contacted the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation Fees Branch. As of <br />this time, Trapper Mining, Inc. is current in the payment of reclamation fees required by 30 <br />CFR Chapter VII, subchapter R. (2.07.6(2)(0)). <br />Part B -Findings required by Rule 4 <br />The following findings and specific approvals aze required by Rule 4. <br />[. Roads -Rule 4.03 <br />A. Haul Roads <br />Haul roads are discussed under Section 3.7.2, Vol. III of the permit application. <br />The Division has previously approved a temporary fold of an ephemeral or <br />intermittent stream having a watershed of at least one squaze mile during the <br />Trapper Mize 18 May 1?, 1959 <br />