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14, Specific approvals have been granted These approvals are addressed in the following section, Section B. (2.07.6(2)(m)). 15. The Division finds that the activities proposed by the applicant would not affect the continued existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse modification of their critical habitats. See page 2.05.18 of the permit application for this information. (2.07.6 (2)(n)). 16. The Division has contacted the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation Fees Branch. As of this time, Juty 26, 1988, the operator is current in the payment of reclamation fees required by 30 CFR Chapter VII, subchapter R. (2.07.6 (2 ) (0) ). SECTION B The following findings and specific approvals are required by Rule 4 I. Roads - Rule 4.03 The Division proposes to approve the retention of a portion of the haul road and the access road which lead to the office area (depicted on Map No. 10) since it is compatible with the approved postanining land use, and a request for its retention was submitted by the landowner. The office and garage will remain after the loadout has been reclaimed. These structures will be converted to a residence and garage following reclamation and retention of the roads are required to provide access. In addition, this roadway will provide access for two adjacent landowners since Delta County is planning to abandon County Road 4365. Information pertaining to roads can be found on pages 2.05-5R and 2.05-9, and Maps 5 and 9. The haul/access road at the loadout connects the facilities with State Highway 133. The roadway is approximately 400 feet long and 24 feet wide. Road cross-section and profile drawings are presented on Map 9. The location of road drainage ditches and culverts is provided on Map 5. Terror Creek has obtained a Permit for Access from the State Highway Department for the highway approach and a License Agreement with the Bureau of Reclamation and the Fire Mountain Canal Company to allow construction of a concrete box culvert across the Fire Mountain Canal. (4.03.1 (1)(f)(i)), II. Surface and Ground Water Monitoring-Rule 4.05 1. The applicant will conduct monitoring of surface water in a manner approved by the Division. The monitoring plan was submitted under 2.05.6(3)(b)(iii) and includes the following. Discharge from NPDES discharge points 001 and 002 will be sampled monthly and analyzed for pH, flow, total suspended solids, total iron, total dissolved solids, and of ] and grease. (4.05.13 (2) ). -16-