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Blue Pit 112 Permit Amendment <br />height along the northern boundary of the expansion area. This will provide habitat for wildlife. <br />As areas are mined out they will be revegetated. If the areas are in their final reclamation status, <br />topsoil will be placed and the final seed mix will be applied. If the area has not been backfilled; is <br />not in its final reclamation status; and is visible to the homes north of the site, the temporary seed <br />mix will be applied to mitigate disturbances to wildlife. <br />The temporary seed mix will be made up of Annual Ryegrass, Triticale, Oats, Crested Wheatgrass, <br />Smooth Brome, and Slender Wheatgrass. The irrigated pasture seed mix will be made up of alfalfa, <br />orchard grass and meadow brome. The rangeland seed mix will be made up of Western <br />Wheatgrass, Thickspike Wheatgrass, Slender Wheatgrass, Green Needlegrass, Indian Ricegrass, <br />Mountain Brome, Four Wing Saltbush, and Rubber Rabbit Brush. These seed mixed incorporate <br />the much of the recommendations by Environmental Solutions as shown above. <br />Also measures will be employed for the control of any noxious weed species. Control measures will <br />also be used if the growth of weed species on the reclaimed area threatens further spread of the <br />weeds to nearby areas. <br />Significant Wildlife Resources on the Affected Lands <br />There are not significant wildlife resources on the affected lands. Mule deer and ells may have used <br />the site prior to disturbance. Eagles could use the large the trees adjacent to the river, but that area <br />is not affected by the mining. <br />Significant Non -Game Resources on the Affected Lands <br />There are no significant non -game resources on the affected lands. <br />Seasonal Use of Affected Lands <br />The affected lands could potentially be used seasonally by mule deer and elk. <br />Presence and Estimated Population of Threatened or Endangered Species <br />There is no presence or estimated population of threatened or endangered species. <br />Fish Resources <br />There are no fish resources within the permit area. <br />General Effects of the Operation on the Existing Wildlife <br />There are not expected to be any negative effects on the existing wildlife. The rangeland slopes <br />and irrigated pasture at the bottom area will provide some unique areas for deer, ells and small <br />mammals to utilize after reclamation. <br />Blue Pit May 2014 H -7 <br />