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<br />XI. Vegetation - Rules 2.04.10, 2.05.4(2)(e) and 4.15 <br /> <br />Baseline vegetation information is contained in Section 2.04.10, Exhibit 11 <br />and Map 16 in the MRP. No changes were required in this section since there <br />will be no surface disturbance in the expanded permit area. The same <br />vegetative communities found within the existing permit area are found in the <br />proposed expansion area, in addition to an area of Ponderosa Pine-Douglas Fir <br />at the western edge of the permit area expansion. <br />The seed mix to be used during revegetation efforts is found on <br />page 2.05.4-21. The same seed mix has been used to revegetate the reclaimed <br />portion of the refuse pile to date. <br />The original Findings Document contained a stipulation (No. 8) in this <br />section, requiring submission of a revegetation monitoring plan. The operator <br />has submitted a plan for monitoring revegetated areas 4, 7, 9, and 10 years <br />after seeding. Therefore, Stipulation No. 8 is no longer necessary. In <br />accordance with Rule 2.07.6 (2)(n), the Division finds that the Southfield Mine <br />operation will not affect the existence of endangered or threatened species or <br />destroy critical habitat of any such species. <br />The operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section. <br />XII. Fish and Wildlife - Rules 2.04.11, 2.05.6(2) and 4.18 <br />Information regarding fish and wildlife is contained in Section 2.04.11 and <br />Exhibit 12 of the MRP. In response to a request from the operator, the <br />Division of Wildlife reviewed permit revision materials in regard to potential <br />impacts on wildlife. The Division of Wildlife concluded that there would be <br />no significant impacts on wildlife caused by the permit area expansion. <br />In accordance with Rule 2.07.6(2)(n), the Division finds that the <br />Southfield Mine operation will not affect the existence of any endangered or <br />threatened species or destroy critical habitat of any such species. <br />The operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section. <br />XIII. Prime farmland - Rules 2.04.12, 2.06.6 and 4.25 <br />There are no changes to this section of the Findings. A prime farmland <br />investigation is only required for areas of surface disturbance. There will <br />not be any surface disturbance in the expanded permit area. As a result of <br />the Prime Farmland Investigation conducted when the mine was originally <br />permitted, it was determined that no prime farmland exists near the permit <br />area. <br />In accordance with Rule 2.07.6(2)(k), the Division finds that no prime <br />farmland will be affected by the Southfield Mine operation. <br />The operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section. <br />-18- <br />