2008-07-25_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - C1981010 ‎(2)‎

• Permit No: C1981010
• IBM Index Class Name: General Documents
• Doc Date: 7/25/2008
• Doc Name: Proposed Decision & Findings of Compliance for RN5
• Permit Index Doc Type: Findings
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

13. The Division hereby approves the post-mining land uses of the operation. It was determined
that rangeland and cropland meet the requirements of Rule 4.16 for the permit area.
(2.07.6(2)(1)).
14. Specific approvals have been granted or are proposed. These approvals are addressed in the
following section, Section B. (2.07.6(2)(m)).
15. The Division finds that the activities proposed by the applicant will not affect the continued
existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse
modification of their critical habitats. Bald eagles are winter residents of the mine area and
nesting Bald eagles have been documented in recent years at the Craig Municipal golf course
(approximately 4 miles north). Threatened species of fish exist in the Yampa River
downstream of the proposed mining operation. No impact to either of these species has been
observed from past mining activities at the Trapper Mine and none is projected.
(2.07.6(2)(n)).
16. The Division has contacted the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation Fees Branch. As of
this time, Trapper Mining, Inc. is current in the payment of reclamation fees required by 30
CFR Chapter VII, subchapter R. (2.07.6(2)(0)).
Part B - Findings required by Rule 4
The following findings and specific approvals are required by Rule 4.
I. Roads - Rule 4.03
A. Haul Roads
Haul roads are discussed under Section 3.7.2, Vol. III of the permit application.
The Division has previously approved a temporary ford of an ephemeral or
intermittent stream having a watershed of at least one square mile during the
construction period, being that it will not alter normal water flow, contribute
sediment, or adversely affect fish or wildlife. All road construction occurs
upstream of adequate sediment control facilities. The approved drainages for
this activity are Coyote, Johnson, No Name, and East Pyeatt. (4.03.1(2)(c)).
B. Access Roads
Access roads are discussed under Section 3.7.3, Vol. III of the permit application.
The Division previously approved specific fords of ephemeral streams in
watersheds of at least one square mile because they will not seriously alter
normal water flow, contribute to sediment load, or cause adverse affects to
fish or wildlife. The fords may occur in the Coyote, Johnson, No Name, and
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