2013-07-09_REVISION - C1981010 (7)

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During RN6 Trapper made necessary updates to the threatened and endangered plant and animal species portion of their permit (Sections 2.3.5 and 2.4.2). Only one change was required for the Greater Sage- Grouse. These species was recently deemed by the USFWS a candidate for threatened and endangered status. The Trapper Mine permit areas does not encompass core habitat for the Greater Sage- Grouse and is unlikely to impact this species. No impacts to any listed threatened or endangered 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. 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. (4.03.1(2)(c)). B. Access Roads Access roads are discussed under Section 3.7.3, Vol. III of the permit application. 1. The Division previously approved 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 when properly sized culverts are utilized. (4.03.2(2)(c)). IL Support Facilities - Rule 4.04 Support facilities are discussed under Section 3.8, Vol. III of the permit application. A. Construction of support facilities will not result in damage, destruction, or disruption of oil, gas, or water wells or pipelines, coal slurry pipelines, railroads, or utility lines which pass over, under, or through the permit area. Utility lines and a gas line pass through the permit area but are affected only by the pit areas and not by any support facilities. Written approval from the Trapper Mine 22 July 9, 2013