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<br />precipitation, the steep grade of [he terrain, and [he preponderance of soils <br />with slow infiltration characteristics, this design is preferable. This alternative <br />design will in no way increase the potential for erosion. (4.03.2(4)(e)(v)j <br />2. The landowner has requested the retention of the access road from Highway <br />12 to the coal loadout, as depicted on Map No. 2.05.3-1. This request can be <br />found in Exhibit 17. Retention of this section of road is compatible with the <br />approved post mining land use of rangeland/wildlife habitat. The running <br />surface will be reduced to 15 feet in the final configuration, with the <br />remaining road area to be ripped, topsoiled, reseeded and mulched. Cuts and <br />fills will be blended to conform to the natural topography prior to topsoiling <br />and installed crossings will be removed. The Division approves retention of <br />the access road from Highway 12 to the coal loadout. (4.03.2(1)(f)) <br />3. The designs of all proposed access roads have been certified by an <br />appropriately qualified engineer. The designs are based on geometric criteria <br />appropriate for the anticipated volume of traffic and weight and speed of <br />vehicles proposed. <br />All access road will be located of ridges or on the most stable slopes to <br />minimize erosion. No part of any access road is located in the channel of an <br />ephemera] stream draining a watershed of at least 1 square mile, or in the <br />channel of an intermittent or perennial streams, except at crossings. <br />Access roads have been designed in accordance with the regulatory <br />requirements pertaining to vertical alignment, horizontal alignment, width, <br />road cuts, and embankments. <br />6. Access road have been designed in accordance with the regulatory <br />requirements pertaining to drainage, surfacing and maintenance. <br />C. Light-Use Roads <br />Light-use roads are discussed in the permit application beginning on page 2.05-29 <br />and aze shown on Map 2.05.3-1. Pre-existing light use roads will be left intact in <br />their existing condition following mining. Light use roads constructed during <br />mining will be reclaimed in the same manner as access roads upon completion of <br />mining. <br />II. Support Facilities <br />No specific approvals are granted under this section. <br />21 <br />