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i • wildlife species. It was determined that pastureland and rangeland meet the requirements of Rule 4.16 for the permit area (2.07.6(2)(1)). 14. Specific approvals have been granted or are proposed. These approvals are addressed in the following section, Section B (2.07.6(2)(m)). 15. The Division finds that the activities proposed by the applicant would not affect the continued existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of their critical habitats (2.07.6(2)(n)). 16. The Division has contacted the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation Fees Branch. As of this time, Colorado Yampa Coal Company, the operator is current in the payment of reclamation fees required by 30 CFR Chapter VII, subchapter R (2.07.6(2)(0)). SECTION B The following findings and specific approvals are required by Rule 4: Roads - Rule 4.03 Approximately 11 miles of haul and access roads existed within the permit area. The major portion of the haul road system consisted of 55 foot wide haul roads constructed near final grade on the post-mined topography. Two large fill embankments were constructed, with the largest exceeding 80 feet in height. The approved reclamation plan proposed removal of the roads, with grading as required to achieve approximate original contour. Material from the large fills would be hauled to one of the approved excess spoil disposal areas. TR-12 approved the retention of portions of haul roads and access roads to remain as permanent to facilitate the post-mine ranch operation. These permanent roads are no wider than 20 feet and any large fill areas were removed, drainage modified where needed and roads aligned to more closely track along the contour. 1. The Division proposes to approve the retention of the roads depicted on Map Nos.36A and 36B since it is compatible with the approved post-mining land use, and a request for its retention was submitted by the landowner (4.03.1 (1) (f) (i)) . 18