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intermittent stream water occurs through surface fractures, there is a possibility that riparian fauna and flora could be adversely impacted. Socioeconomics Under this alternative the King Coal P1ine would continue to operate and approximately 70 people would remain employed. Over 51,000,000 annually in payroll would continue to be spent for goods and services in the area. Federal, state, and local governments would share approximately 5467,000 in tax revenues. Miners would be able to have well paying jobs and live in their home towns. Local people dependent upon coal for home heating ~~~ould have a dependable local supply. Two tourist trains important to the area would have a local source of coal for their operation. ADUERSE ENV IROt~•1ENTAL EFFECTS Possible subsidence caused by mining activity could cause surface distur- bance resulting in soil erosion and loss of riparian fauna and flora. It could also cause changes in water flow patterns, water quality, and water discharge rates. Surface disturbance from subsidence would likely occur in Pine Gulch, the SE'aSW; of Sec. 32, T. 35 N., R. 11 W., N^1PM, where the overburden .thickness is approximately 50 feet. In order to minimize the impacts of subsidence and in accordance with the regulations 30 CFR 211.31 and 30 CFR 817.121, sufficient coal could .be left in place to prevent subsi- dence (approximately 5-150 of the total reserves). Subsidence in the Pine Gulch area will cause the impacts as stated above to the water quality, soils, vegetation, and wildlife. This would provide for 1.41 to 1.58 million tons of in-place coal reserves which will not provide -the applicant with sufficient reserves for an eight year mine operation at the current rate of production. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN SHORT-TER11 USES AND LONG-TERM PRODUCTIVITY The short-term use of 1.41 to 1.58 million tons of coal will not affect the long-term productivity of the environment in this area.. ~I 21