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With the acceptance of the above stipulations, the proposed operation is in conformance with the requirements of this section. A. Haul Roads Alternative criteria and specifications were used during the design of haul roads. These criteria and specifications are proposed for approval by the Division following an analytical demonstration that the roads will be environmentally sound and reclamation can be achieved. The proposed criteria and speciftcations pertain to portions of the haul road discussed on pages 13 and 14 (4.03.1(1)(e)). 2. The operator proposes to retain portions of the haul road depicted on Map Nos. 2.2-16, 2.2-17, 2.2-18, 2.2-19, and 2.2-20. It is compatible with the approved post-mining land use, and a request for its retention is required to be submitted by the landowner (4.03.1(1)(f)(I)). This requirement shall be attached to the permit as Stipulation No. 20. S~1t'pulation No. 20 PRIOR TO RECLAMATION OF THE MINE SITE, THE OPERATOR NEEDS TO SUBMIT, IN WRITING, A REQUEST FROM THE SURFACE OWNER FOR RETENTION OF A PORTION OF THE HAUL ROAD IF THE HAUL ROAD IS TO REMAIN AS A PER~~fANENT STRUCTURE. The Division proposed to approve cut slopes steeper than 1v:1.5h in unconsolidated materials. The approval is proposed since the applicant has made a geotechnical analysis which demonstrates that a minimtun safety factor of 1.5 can be maintained. The cut slopes in question will occur at Station 72+70', Station 82+25', Station 85+75', Station 88+40', Station 95+100', and Station 101-00'. This is discussed in detail on pages 13, 14, and 15 (4.03.1(3)(c)(I)). 4. The Division proposes to approve the alteration or relocation of a natural channel drainage way located at Munger Canyon. The applicant has successfully demonstrated that the natural channel drainage will not be blocked, no significant damage will occur to the hydrological balance, and no adverse impacts will occur to adjoining landowners (4.03.1(4)(a)(I)). 21