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Williams, David Sabata, Ben Ludwig, Matthew Galloway of Smith <br />Environmental in 2007. The following description was derived from their <br />original site form. The site is situated at an elevation of 7400 feet on a bench <br />overlooking Terror Creek to the east. Artifacts were observed eroding from <br />an area devoid of trees and brush, along a gentle east -facing slope. <br />Surrounding the site are thick groves of Gambel oak and Mountain <br />mahogany. An access road runs through the site, and artifacts were <br />observed eroding down the road. The site boundaries were defined on the <br />basis of observable artifacts, which were only found in the clearing and along <br />the road. The site might be larger, but the surrounding brush precluded the <br />identification of additional artifacts. Subsidence should not affect this <br />prehistoric open camp. - <br />Environmental Assessment DOI-BLM-CO-S050-2013-0010 dated September <br />2013 states that subsidence associated with the Spruce Stomp lease is <br />expected to be minimal and would generally affect the area immediately <br />overlying those areas that are mined. Two historic properties are located <br />within the projected subsidence area; the remaining two significant sites <br />would not be affected by subsidence. It has been determined that, while two <br />historic properties are present within the projected subsidence area, it is not <br />expected that they would be adversely affected by subsidence within the <br />LBA tract (Lane, 2013). These sites would be monitored after project <br />activities commence to ensure the continued integrity of both sites; if <br />changes affecting the site are observed, stabilization or stipulations would be <br />conducted in consultation with Tribes and Colorado SHPO. <br />If cultural resources are uncovered during any approved construction project <br />that have not been identified previously, work will temporarily cease and the <br />resources evaluated according to proper procedures. <br />(5) Surface mining near underground mining <br />The proposed operation is an underground mine. There is no surface mining <br />planned in the permit or adjacent area. <br />PR -14 2.05-141 03/14 <br />