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<br />VIII. Operations on Steep Slopes <br />1. The Division proposes to approve a variance from meeting approximate <br />original contour for reclaimed areas. This variance is proposed <br />following a demonstration that the requirements of Rule 2.06.4 and <br />2.06.5 have been met. (4.27.3). In addition the Division believes <br />that the applicant has demonstrated that the requirements of Rule <br />4.27.4 will be met. The proposed variance is for the mine bench <br />area, which encompasses approximately 2 acres, Pre-mining <br />topography is extremely steep. Re-establishing AOC would not be <br />stable enought to meet the requirements of 4.14,2l1)(b) of the <br />regulations. The US Bureau of Land Management, Grand Junction <br />Resource Area has reviewed the plans for reclamation of the mine <br />site, and has requested that Salt Creek Mining be allowed to reclaim <br />the area as shown in the mine permit plans and Figure 3.1-2. <br />0598E/scg <br /> <br />-13- <br />