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4. Conclusion An assessment of the probable hydrologic consequences of the mining operation and an assessment of the probable cumulative impact of all anticipated mining in the general area on the hydrologic balance has been made. This document entitled "Cumulative Hydrologic Impacts of Mining to the North Fork of the Gunnison River" is on file at the Division offices and may be reviewed during normal business hours. It has been updated to incorporate additional anticipated impacts that may result from the approval of Permit Renewal No. 3. The Cumulative Hydrologic Impact Analysis for the North Fork of the Gunnison River may be further reviewed and updated based on the outcome of the pending investigation by [he Division concerning [he spring discharge from the vicinity of the sealed Fdwards Mine Portal. Pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2)(c), the Division finds that the Bear mining operation has been designed to minimize hydrologic impacts within the permit boundary, and to prevent material damage to the hydrologic balance outside the permit area. IV. Topsoil No topsoil was recovered from the historically disturbed areas of the Bear Mines. Approximately 15 inches of topsoil was recovered from the undisturbed parts of the Bear No. 3 Mine. The topsoil from the Bear No. 3 facilities area is stored in a stockpile northeast of the mine office. Topsoil placed on the reclaimed Bear No. 1 and 2 facilities areas was imported because no topsoil was salvaged prior to mining. Topsoil was recovered from areas which were disturbed by relocation of State Highway No. 133. The reclamation plan for Bear No. 3 calls for ripping the facilities area to alleviate compaction and reapplication of six inches of topsoil over most of the facilities area. The topsoil replacement depth is less than the topsoil salvage depth because topsoil is to be redistributed over a larger area than the area from which it was salvaged. V. Sealing of Drilled Holes and Underground Openings Information describing sealing of the Bear No. 1 and 2 portals is presented in Section 2.05.4 of the Bear No. 1 and 2 permit application. Sealing of the Bear No. 3 portals is described in Section 1.05.4 of the Bear No. 3 permit revision application. The Bear No. 1 and 2 portals have been sealed and backfilled as part of the approved reclamation plan. A double solid concrete block wall was constructed in each portal. The portals have been backfilled to the surface. On November 11, 1996, the Beaz Coal company permanently ceased all mining operations at the Bear No. 3 Mine. Permanent seals were constructed and completed in all three portals at the Bear No. 3 Mine. [n each of these three seals, a discharge pipe was installed to release any water that could jeopardize the integrity of these seals. 23