2010-05-07_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - C2009087

• Permit No: C2009087
• IBM Index Class Name: GENERAL DOCUMENTS
• Doc Date: 5/7/2010
• Doc Name: Proposed Decision and Findings of Compliance
• Permit Index Doc Type: Findings
• Email Name: TAK
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Proposed Decision .......................................................................................................................... 3
Summary ......................................................................................................................................... 4
The Review Process .................................................................................................................... 4
Description of the Environment .................................................................................................. 4
Topography ............................................................................................................................. 4
Geology ................................................................................................................................... 5
Ground Water .......................................................................................................................... 5
Natural Springs ....................................................................................................................... 7
Surface Water .......................................................................................................................... 7
Climate .................................................................................................................................... 8
Soil 9
Vegetation ............................................................................................................................... 9
Land Use ..........................................................................................,....................................... 9
Wildlife ............................................................................................,,...................................... 9
Cultural and Historic Resources ............................................................................................ 11
Description of the Operation Plan ...........................................................
Description of the Reclamation Plan ........................................................................................ 13
Findings of the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety ................................ 15
Explanation of Findings ............................................................................................................ 15
SECTION A .............................................................................................................................. 15
Findings Required by Rule 2.07.6(2) .................................................................................... 15
SECTION B .............................................................................................................................. 18
1. Roads - Rule 4.03 ....................................................................................................... 18
II. Support Facilities - Rule 4.04 .................................................................................... 19
III. Hydrologic Balance - Rule 4.05 ................................................................................. 19
IV. Topsoil ........................................................................................................................26
V. Sealing of Drilled Holes and Underground Openings ............................................... 26
VI. Use of Explosives ...................................................................................................... 27
VII. Disposal of Excess Spoil ............................................................................................. 27
VIII. Backfilling and Grading ............................................................................................. 28
IX. Revegetation ............................................................................................................... 29
X. Protection of Fish, Wildlife, and Related Environmental Values ............................... 31
XI. Impacts from Subsidence ............................................................................................. 34
XII. Operations on Alluvial Valley Floors ........................................................................... 35
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