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Findings of the Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology <br /> for the <br /> Yoast Mine <br /> Explanation of Findings <br /> Pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2) of the Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board for <br /> Coal Mining, and the approved state program, the Division of Minerals and Geology or the Board <br /> must make specific written findings prior to issuance of a permit, permit renewal or permit revision. <br /> These findings are based on information made available to the Division that demonstrates that the <br /> applicant will be able to operate in compliance with the Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation <br /> Act and the Regulations promulgated pursuant to the Act. <br /> The findings in the following sections required by Rule 2.07.6(2) are listed in accordance with that <br /> Rule. The findings and specific approvals required pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2)(m) are listed in <br /> accordance with Rule 4 and are organized under subject or discipline subtitles. <br /> SECTION A <br /> Findings Required by Rule 2.07.6(2). <br /> 1. The permit application is accurate and complete. All requirements of the Act and these rules <br /> have been complied with. (2.07.6(2)(a)). <br /> 2. Based on information contained in the permit application and other information available to <br /> the Division, the Division finds that surface coal mining and reclamation can be feasibly <br /> accomplished at the Yoast Mine. (2.07.6(2)(b)). <br /> 3. The assessment of the probable cumulative impacts on the hydrologic balance of all <br /> anticipated coal mining in the general area, as described in 2.05.6(3), has been made by the <br /> Division. This assessment, entitled "Yampa River Cumulative Hydrologic Impact <br /> Assessment", is available for inspection at the Divisioft's Denver office. The Division finds <br /> that the operations proposed under the application have been designed to prevent damage to <br /> the hydrologic balance outside the proposed permit area. Please refer to section B. III of this <br /> document for additional discussion of the probable hydrologic consequences of the proposed <br /> Yoast Mine (2.07.6(2)(c)). <br /> 4. The Division finds that the permit area is, subject to valid rights existing as of August 3, <br /> 1977, not within: <br /> a) An area designated unsuitable for surface coal mining operations (2.07.6(2)(d)(i)); <br /> Yoazt Mine 17 October 19, 1999 <br />