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16. Specific approvals have been granted or are proposed. These approvals aze addressed in the following section, Section B. (2.07.6(2)(m)). SECTION B The following findings and specific approvals are required by Rule 4 I. Roads -Rule 4.03 The Yoast Mine will utilize three types of roads within the permit azea. Haul roads, which consist of Road A and Road B, will be used to haul coal from the pit (Road B) and to the Hayden Station or Hayden Gulch Loadout (Road A). There will be one access road in the permit area, used to access the explosives storage area. A number of light use roads will be used to gain access to sediment ponds, topsoil stockpiles, and monitoring locations. All roads within the permit boundary are depicted on Exhibit 12-1, "Operations Plan". Detailed information regarding road construction is located in Tab 13 of the permit application. The following finding applies to roads within the Yoast Mine permit area. A. Haul Roads The Division proposes to approve the retention of the haul roads depicted on Exhibits 12-1, 13-10 and 13-11 since they are compatible with the approved post-mining land use, and a request for their retention was submitted by a majority of the landowners. A signed consent form from the Maneotis Sheep Company to retain a portion of the haul road has not been provided to the Division. The retention of the haul roads is approved with the condition that Seneca Coal Company will provide the necessary documentation. STIPULATION NO.4 PRIOR TO RETENTION OF THE YOAST HAUL ROAD AS PART OF THE POST MINING LAND USE, A SIGNED CONSENT FORM FROM MANEOTIS SHEEP COMPANY MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE DIVISION. The haul roads will be reduced to a width of twenty feet, associated disturbance will be reclaimed, and the remainder of the roads left in place: (4.03.1(1)(f)(i)). Yoazt Minc 21 ]uly 6, 1995