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• (2) Fish and Wildlife Plan <br />• <br />(a)(i) The Division of Wildlife's letter dated December 21, 1995 (Volume III, Exhibit 9) <br />listed its recommendations to mitigate the impact of the mining operation on wildlife <br />in the area. Following is a narrative of the applicant's capability to perform the <br />Division's recommendations: <br />DOW - As little removal of existing vegetation as possible is recommended <br />unless done under a mitigation plan for enhancement of vegetation and <br />wildlife habitat. <br />Applicant - Will remove as little of the existing vegetation as possible. <br />DOW - On the lower portion of the site, there should be minimal clearing of <br />pinon juniper woodlands. This component of habitat is extremely important <br />in this particular location for thermal hiding cover for wildlife, and particularly <br />for mule deer. <br />Applicant - The clearing of the lower portion of the site is predominantly <br />required for the haul roads, access roads and conveyor corridor. Clearing <br />within the pinon-juniper woodlands will be kept to a minimum. <br />DOW - As large a buffer from cliffs as possible should be left. The <br />recommended buffer is usually 2 mile but in this case that is almost <br />impossible due to topography. <br />Applicant - No comment required. <br />DOW - All new power poles which are installed for this project should be of a <br />design which discourages raptor use or of a design which allows raptors to <br />use them in a safe manner. Specifications are available from the U. S. Fish <br />and Wildlife Service in Grand Junction. <br />Applicant - All new power poles will be designed as recommended by the <br />DOW. <br />PR -12 2.05-95 06/10 <br />11116110 <br />