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-14- Post-Mining Land Use is discussed on pages 2.05-56 and 4.16-1 of the application. The proposed post-mining land use for the reclaimed areas at Hawk's Nest is wildlife habitat. The land use is consistent and compatible with adjacent land use. Pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2)(1), the post-mining land use of wildlife habitat is hereby approved by the Division. The use will meet the requirements of Rule 4.16. III. Cultural and Historic Resources -Rules 2.04.4 and 2.05.6(4) Cultural and historic resources information is presented on page 2.04-6 of Volume 1 and in Appendix XI of Volume III. Pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2)(e), and on the basis of evidence submitted by the applicant and consultation with the State Historic Preservation Officer, the Division finds that the proposed mining operation will not adversely affect any publicly owned park or place listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A cultural resources technical analysis (T.A.) has been completed by the Office of Surface Mining (OSM). Although not required by the Act, various federal laws require further consideration of cultural or historic resources eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places. The entire OSM Technical Analysis is included as Attachment 1 to this findings document. The proposed operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section. IV. Geology -Rules 2.04.5 and 2.04.6(2) For a description of the geology of the mine area, please see the "Description of the Hydrologic Environment" portion of Section IX Probable Hydrologic Consequences of Mining and Cumulative Impact oc The geology sections of the permit applicaton, found on pages 2.04-7 through 2.04-20, in Exhibits 2.04.6-A through P, and in Appendices XII and XIII of the application have been reviewed by the Division for compliance. Geologic cross-sections have been provided in Exhibit 2.04.5-C. Chemical analyses for the Wild seam and interburden to be affected by proposed rock tunnels are included in Appendices XII-4 and XII-5. All concerns pertaining to the geology description which were raised in the Division's review have been satisfactorily resolved and the proposed operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section. The operation is in compliance with the requirements of this section.