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~~ <br />., f <br />TABLE OF CONTENTS <br />Introduction ..............................................~......... 1 <br />Proposed Decision ........................................:......... 2 <br />Summary .........................:............................... 5 <br />The Review Process ............................................ 5 <br />Description of the Environment .........................:......... 6 <br />Geology and Topography ..........................:......... 7 <br />Surface Water .................................:.......... 8 <br />Ground Water ............................................ 9 <br />Climate ............................................... 11 <br />Vegetation ............................................ 11 <br />Soils ................................................. 11 <br />Land Use ....................................'........ 12 <br />Wildlife ......................................:........ 12 <br />Description of the Operation and Reclamation Plans ......... ~ ........ 13 <br />I <br />Findings of the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology .........:........ 16 <br />Explanation of Findings ........................................ 16 <br />Section A .........................................!........ 16 <br />Findings Required by Rule 2.07.6(2) .................:........ 16 <br />Section B ..........................................:......... 21 <br />I. Roads - Rule 4.03 ..................... ' ........ 21 <br />II. Support Facilities - Rule 4.04 ............ ~ ........ 22 <br />III. Hydrologic Balance - Rule 4.05 ..........:........ 22 <br />IV. Topsoil .............................'......... 30 <br />V. Sealing of Drilled Holes and Undergromud Openings ... 31 <br />VI. Use of Explosives .............................. 31 <br />VIII. Revegetation ................................ 33 <br />IX. Protection of Fish, Wildlife and Related Environmental <br />Values ........................... ....... 37 <br />X. Operations on Alluvial Valley Floors ..... !......... 38 <br />Tables and Figures ........................................... 41 <br />