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For additional specific findings concerning the AVF, please refer to Section B.XIII <br />(2.07.6(2)(k) and 2.06.8(3)(c)). <br />13. The Division hereby approves the post- mining land use of the operation. It was determined <br />that livestock grazing and wildlife habitat uses meet the requirements of Rule 4.16 for the <br />permit area. (2.07.6(2)(1)). <br />14. Specific approvals have been granted or are proposed. These approvals are addressed in the <br />following section, Section B. (2.07.6(2)(m)). <br />15. The CDOW was notified by the Division of Permit Revision 07 but no written comments <br />were received. Previously, both the CDOW and the USFWS were notified of Permit <br />Renewal 05 and their comments were requested regarding potential impacts to threatened <br />and endangered species. In a letter dated February 4, 2009 in regards to Permit Renewal 05, <br />the CDOW did not foresee any negative impacts on threatened or endangered species or <br />other wildlife in the area. <br />Terrestrial vertebrates are discussed in Section II.H. No federally listed species have been <br />recorded within the mine permit area. The bald eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus, was <br />formally listed as endangered then threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Complete <br />Federal delisting of this species occurred in 2007. The State of Colorado still maintains the <br />bald eagle as `State threatened' through the CDOW. <br />Townsend's big -eared bat, Plecotus townsendii pallescens, was recently documented near <br />the Stanly Gordon Mine. While not Federally listed under the Endangered Species Act, this <br />species is listed as a `Species of Concern' with the BLM and one of `Special Concern' with <br />Colorado. Section IV.M.2 was modified to address the presence of this species. <br />The Division finds that the activities proposed by the applicant would not affect the <br />continues existence of endangered or threatened species or result in the destruction or <br />adverse modification of their critical habitats (2.07.6(2)(n)). <br />16. The Division has contacted the Office of Surface Mining, Reclamation Fees Branch. As of <br />27 June 2011, Blue Mountain Energy, Inc. is current in the payment of reclamation fees <br />required by 30 CFR Chapter VII, subchapter R. (2.07.6(2)(0)). <br />Part B - Findings required by Rule 4 <br />The following findings and specific approvals are required by Rule 4. <br />I. Roads - Rule 4.03 <br />A. Haul Roads <br />Haul roads are discussed under Section IV.D.2 of the permit application. <br />Deserado Mine Permit Revision 07 <br />C- 1981 -018 27 29 June 2011 <br />