WSP01996

• File Number: 8149.911
• Description: PSOP Background
• Basin: Arkansas
• Date: 3/1/2000
• Author: Montgomery Watson
• Title: Permitting and Regulatory Issues Prepared for Arkansas Basin Future Water and Storage Needs Assessment Enterprise
• Water Supply Pro - Doc Type: Publication

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Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology

The Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology issues special mining and reclamation
permits which are needed for on-site borrow pits used during construction. Specific types of
permits are dependent on the size of operation. These special permits are applicable to any
sand, gravel, quarry or borrow operations which is operated for the sole purpose of obtaining
materials for highway, road, utility or similar construction under a contract for work of a
limited duration which affects ten acres or less. All support processing facilities are
considered mining activities and are included in the scope of the permit. The impacts of
borrow and waste areas have not been identified. The applicant is required to furnish a
complete description of the proposed mining and reclamation activities. It is recommended
that these permits be acquired during the design phase of the selected alternative.

Colorado Division of Wildlife

The CDOW has management responsibilities for terrestrial, waterfowl, and aquatic wildlife
in Colorado. They are also a commenting agency to the EPA on wildlife issues. Wildlife has
concerns due to water quality impacts from river or reservoir operations that occur due to
project operations. These concerns relate primarily to the potential impacts to aquatic species.
Inundation impacts were noted on established waterfowl areas and wildlife habitat.
Mitigation efforts will be required to reduce impacts to and to improve the habitat for all
wildlife species.

Colorado State Historical Society

The CSHS is responsible for a Cultural Resource Clearance. This Clearance is required for
all activities which involve any state action and which may affect cultural resources listed in
the state register of historic properties. The CSHS is responsible for administration of Section
106 of the National Historic Preservation Act under an agreement with the U.S. Advisory
Council on Historic Preservation. The Colorado Historical Society maintains a record of
cultural resource surveys which have been performed within the State. Further information
regarding the CSHS may be found in the Cultural Resources Report.

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