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12. Issue 7(C): Protection of Off-site Lauds From Slides or Damage (Including Flooding) During Mining and Reclamation (Section 34-32.5-116(4)(j)). Section 34- 32.5-116(4)(j) of the Act requires an applicant to protect areas outside of the affected lands from slides or damage (including flooding) occurring during the mining operation and reclamation. Based on the Division's review of the application and as stated in the Rationale, the Applicant will not significantly increase any drainage basins that could lead to increased flooding due to increased water collection and flow. The mining plan calls for a maximum of six acres of disturbed land at any one time, which will minimize the potential for off-site flow or flooding. Even though Delta County authorized the •°Applicant to lower the ridgeline by 50 feet, the proposed operation'is not expected to ircrease water flow offthe south face ofthe affected ridge because~materials must be pulled down and to the north, away from the ridge face. The Division concluded that areas, outside of the affected lands are not subject to damage from erosion of the south ridge caused by the operation. 13. The weight of the evidence demonstrates that the Applicant has met the minimum requirements of Section 34-32.5-116(4)(1) of the Act. 14. Issue 7(D): Adequacy of Geotechnical Analysis of Off-Site Impacts to the Cliff Face and Underlying Workings (Rule 6.5). Rule 6.5 requires the applicant to provide a geotechnical evaluation of all geologic hazards within the vicinity of the affected lands when applicable. In response to this requirement, the Applicant submitted a geotechnical stability report prepared by Revey & Associates, Inc. (the "Revey Report"). As stated in the Rationale, the Division reviewed the Revey Report, comments from citizens and follow-up information provided by Revey & Associates, Inc. The Division concluded u..... nn ~nnc n~i