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TABLE OF CONTENTS <br />Introduction ........................................................................................................................................1 <br />Proposed Decision .............................................................................................................................2 <br />Summary <br />Permitting and Operational History <br />RN-07 Review Process ............................................................................................................... 5 <br />Description of the Environment .................................................................................................. 6 <br />Description of the Operation and Reclamation Plans ................................................................. 8 <br />Findings of the Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety ........................................... 10 <br />Section A - Findings Required by Rule 2.07.6(2) ...................................................................... 10 <br />Section B - Rule 4 ....................................................................................................................... 14 <br />1. Roads .................................................................................................................... 14 <br />II. Hydrologic Balance .............................................................................................. 15 <br />III. Topsoil .................................................................................................................. 21 <br />IV. Sealing of Drilled Holes and Underground Openings .......................................... 23 <br />V. Coal Mine Waste ................................................................................................... 23 <br />VI. Backfilling and Grading ........................................................................................ 24 <br />VII. Operations on Steep Slopes .................................................................................. 25 <br />VIII. Revegetation ......................................................................................................... 25 <br />IX. Protection of Fish, Wildlife and Related Environmental Values .......................... 27 <br />X. Subsidence Control ............................................................................................... 28 <br />XI. Operations on Alluvial Valley Floors ................................................................... 28 <br />i