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,.. ,_ soil deficit for the final areas to be reclaimed. Soil balance as of the end of 2004 indicated soil volume in stockpile would allow for replacement of topsoil at an average depth of 1.2 feet (14.4 inches) in the remaining mine area disturbances that still required topsoil. SCC has agreed to provide more detailed soil replacement depth documentation, including a table with individual soil depth sample results keyed to a reclamation map with parcels delineated and identified by year seeded or topsoiled in the 2005 ARR. No further information is requested for the 2004 ARR. 12. The Division had requested some clarification regarding soil balance information as it applied to South Extension Area disturbances. The question was possibly not worded clearly, as the response did not address the intent of the question. The South Extension soil balance issue will be pursued in the context of PR•5, currently under review, and in the review of the 2005 ARR. No further information is requested for the 2004 ARR. 13. SCC has indicated that the 2005 ARR would document expansion of weed control efforts into less accessible portions of the permit area. No further information is requested for the 2004 ARR. 14. Question regarding the water storage capacity for Sediment Pond 005 will be addressed in the 2005 ARR. No further information is requested for the 2004 ARR. Annual Wildlife Monitoring 15. The Division had noted that aerial big game surveys had been conducted in March of 2003 and 2004, rather than during the December through early February time frame for the survey, and requested explanation. SCC responded that the reason for later than normal flights was because of abnormally low snow cover earlier in the season, which would have prevented accurate counts. The Division will contact the DOW, to see if there is any concern with conducting the surveys during March if snow cover is poor earlier in the season, and will advise the operator of their recommendation. No further information is requested for the 2004 ARR. Annual Revegetation Monitoring 16. Issues related to number, location, and management of shrub establishment areas in the original permit area were addressed in the permit renewal adequacy review letter. No further information is requested for the 2004 ARR.