2001-06-14_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - C1981014

• Permit No: C1981014
• IBM Index Class Name: General Documents
• Doc Date: 6/14/2001
• Doc Name: Proposed Decision and Findings ‎(RN-3)‎
• From: DMG
• Permit Index Doc Type: Findings
• Email Name: JHB
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

review pursuant to Rule 3 . 02 . 2 (4) to determine whether the
above bond amount reflects the Division' s projection of
reclamation costs for worst-case disturbance which will occur
during the proposed permit term. (2 . 07 . 6 (2 ) (j ) ) .
11 . The Division has made a negative determination for the
presence of prime farmland within the permit area. The
decision was based on two letters - one from the U. S .
Department of Agriculture, dated 9/16/80 and the second, from
Colorado State University Agricultural Center, dated 9/23/80 .
Both letters state that no prime farmland mapping units are
found within the permit area. (2 . 07 . 6 (2) (k) ) .
12 . The Division has made a negative determination for the
existence of alluvial valley floors with the permitted mine
site area. This determination is based on information provided
by the applicant which demonstrates that no lands within the
Southfield Mine area qualify as prime farmlands (see Exhibit
24 of the permit application) . (2 . 07 . 6 (2) (k) and
2 . 06 . 8 (3 ) (c) ) .
However, based on the information provided in the application
the Division has determined that an alluvial valley floor
exists within the permitted loadout area. The alluvial valley
floor is known as Oak Creek. Studies have shown that the Oak
Creek AVF will not be significantly impacted by loadout
operations . See Exhibit 14 and 24 of the permit application
for more information.
For additional specific findings concerning this alluvial
valley floor please see Section B, XIII .
13 . The Division hereby approves the post-mining land use of the
operation. It was determined that grazing/rangeland and
wildlife habitat meets 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 the activities proposed by the applicant
would not affect the continued existence of endangered or
threatened species or result in the destruction or adverse
modification of their critical habitats . (2 . 07 . 6 (2) (n) ) .
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