2014-11-14_PERMIT FILE - M2014043 (3)

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ENVIRONMENT, INC. NOVEMBER 14, 2014 PAGE 6 Attached is a copy of a report prepared by ERO Resources for the US Fish and Wildlife Service concerning endangered species both terrestrial and vegetative for the mine site. According to the report there are no threatened or endangered species on the mine area. They do advise there is a potential for Burrowing Owls using the prairie dog dens during nesting season and suggest the site be surveyed prior to disturbing the prairie dog town between March 15 and October 31 to avoid impacting any owls using the site. Albert Frei and Sons will follow the suggestions in the report when dealing with the prairie dog town. 19) Please demonstrate that the prairie dogs will be removed in compliancd with all applicable laws. Albert Frei & Sons will comply with applicable laws when removing the prairie dogs from the mine area. 6.4.19 EXHIBIT S - Permanent Man -made Structures 20) Please provide any of the following for all the permanent man -made structures located within two hundred (200) feet of the affected land identified in permit application: a. provide a notarized agreement between the applicant and the person(s) having an interest in the structure, that the applicant is to provide compensation for any damage: to the structure; or Eight Structure Agreements were mailed to all of the structure owners address of record on July 29, 2014. Copies of the proof of mailing were provided in the application packet starting on page 64. Of the agreements mailed, 3 were returned with notarized signatures and 2 were returned as undelivered because of bad addresses in the Adams County Assessors records. The remaining 3 have not been returned. We have met with the City of Thornton who has one of the outstanding agreements and are working to address their concerns. Should we receive any of the outstanding structure agreements copies will be provided to the Division for the file. b. where such an agreement cannot be reached, the applicant shall provide lan appropriate engineering evaluation that demonstrates that such structure shall not be damaged by activities occurring at the mining operation; or. A geotechnical analysis is being prepared by Deere and Ault to address the concerns Thornton has regarding their Dahlia reservoir complex. For the slopes around Phase 2 we revised the setback plan as discussed in response to 6.4.3 4) above. A Geotechnical Analysis was prepared and is attached for the dry slopes in this area based on the setback plan. c. Where such structure is a utility, the Applicant may supply a notarized letter, on utility letterhead, from the owner(s) of the utility that the mining and reclamation activities, as proposed, will have "no negative effect" on their utility. Not applicable.