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Offsite Imact;. The application does not provide sufficient information for the Division to find that offsite areas will be protected from damage (C.R.S. 34-32-116(7)(h)). Specifically, there is insufficient information to show where the low flow channel of the Uncompahgre River will be subsequent to mining, particularly in the northwest corner of the permit area. There is insufficient information to show how permanent man-made structures east of the mined area, Such as the Walz Ditch and the Charlie Logan Ditch, will be protected from flooding during mining and following reclamation. 2. Hydrologic Impacts. The application does not provide sufficient evidence for the Division to find that disturbances to the hydrologic balance during and after operations will be minimized (C.R.S. 34-32-116(7)(9)). Specifically, no information has been provided to describe how the river will be diverted or kept out of the active pit area or how the mining operation will stay above the ground water table. 3. Mining Plan. Certain deficiencies exist in the mining plan which must be addressed. These include the need for a U.S. Corps of Engineers nationwide or 404 dredge and fill permit, the elevation and slope of the low flow channel of the Uncompahgre River, a discrepancy regarding the commitment to leave cottonwood trees intact and the location of the gravel stockpile area, a discrepancy regarding the commitment to leave cottonwood trees intact and the location of the gravel stockpile area, a discrepancy regarding the commitment to mine all slopes at 3:1 slope yet when mining is completed the gravel bar will have a northerly slope which is the same as the river gradient and a westerly slope of 0.2%, and demonstration that the Sewage lagoon northwest of the permit boundary will be safeguarded from damage or that an agreement has been signed between the owner of the structure and Peck Gravel. Section 34-32-115(4)(d) requires that any damages to permanent man-made structures within 200 feet of the affected land resulting from the mining operation be compensated for by the operator. Further, Section 34-32-110(2)(a>(VII) requires that the application provide information sufficient to describe or identify the type of mining operation proposed and how it will be conducted. 4. Reclamation Plan. Exhibit C - Mining Plan states that "the area will ultimately be returned to the same use as present." The post-mining land use is designated as wildlife habitat. Section 34-32-116(7) and Rule 3.2(1)(i) requires that the application include a reclamation plan addressing the measures to be taken to comply with the applicable provisions of Rule 6. Further, Section 34-32-116(7)(q) requires that reclamation be completed within five years following the completion of mining. The reclamation plan in the applicaticr. dce; not provide sufficient information to describe how the affected land will be reclaimed to wildlife habitat, timeframes for assuring that this ~.vork ~.vill be completed within a five year period. .. ,ac'.e,~-.~~,;'.:..n tests for restoring the land for ~.vildlife habitat.