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_11 _ X. Fish and Wildlife -Rules 2.04.11, 2.05.6(2) and 4.18 The fish and wildlife resources information is included in Section 2.04.11 (Volume I), Appendix H (Volume IV), and Appendix M (Volume V) of the permit. Pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2)(n) and on the basis of available information, the Division finds that the proposed activities will not affect the continued existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of their critical habitats. The operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section. XI. Prime Farmland -Rules 2.04.12, 2.06.6 and 4.25 The Division has made a negative determination for the presence of prime farmlands within the proposed permit area. The decision was based on the evidence provided by the Soil Conservation Service that there are no prime farmlands within the proposed permit area because of short growing seasons and cool temperatures. This evidence can be found in Section 2.04.12 of Volume I of the application. The operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section. XII. Operations Description - Rules 2.05.2, 2.05.3(1), 2.05.3(2) and 4.01 The general description of the mining operations and facilities have been reviewed by the Division for compliance with the Rules and Regulations. The general description of the mine operations can be found in Section 2.05.3 of Volume I of the application. HG Coal Company intends to mine at the rate of 500,000 tons per year during the remainder of this permit term. The total disturbance during this permit term will impact approximately 494 acres. Five coal seams will be removed by this area strip operation. These coal strata dip to the northeast at 5o to 90. Total combined thickness of the coals verages 22 feet and overburden ranges from 9 feet near the coal outcrops to 180 feet at the thickest point. The operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section. XIII. Backfilling and Grading -Rules 2.05.3(6)(b). 2.05.4(2)(a). The backfilling and grading plans were reviewed by the Division for conformance with the Rules and Regulations. Appropriate information can be found in Sections 2.05.3 and 2.05.4 of Volume I of the original application. Revisions to the post-mining topography can be found in the Permit Revision volume submitted in March 1984 and is the response to adequacy issues submitted July 6, 1984. Problems identified during both the original permit application review and during the permit revision review related to overburden handling procedures, swell factors, stability of the excess spoil pile and the configuration of the proposed reclaimed surface. All concerns were satisfactorily resolved.