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h' <br /> o Transit Mix Concrete Co. <br /> COLORADO PARKS AND WILDLIFE COMMENTS <br /> Comment: Based on the location of the proposed quarry,both CPW and USFWS instructed Transit <br /> Mix Concrete to perform surveys for the federally and state threatened Mexican spotted owl, since <br /> it is known habitat for the species. <br /> Response: The mitigation measures section of Exhibit H has been revised to incorporate this <br /> recommendation. <br /> Comment: CPW notices that the mining operation is set to take place around Little Turkey Creek. <br /> All wetland areas should be buffered a minimum of 100 feet from the outside edge of the creek.Any <br /> development, surface disturbance, and outbuildings should be discouraged except where necessary <br /> for mining operations. Additionally, hydrological flows that support wetlands should remain <br /> undisturbed and not impeded. <br /> Response: The mitigation measures section of Exhibit H has been revised to incorporate this <br /> recommendation. <br /> Comment: Natural vegetation should not be altered unless for purposes necessary to the mining <br /> operation. Native grasses and forbs should be maintained-and mowing strongly discouraged except <br /> as required around the immediate areas of buildings and mining operations. <br /> Response: The mitigation measures section of Exhibit H has been revised to incorporate this <br /> recommendation. <br /> Comment: The control of noxious weeds is the responsibility of the landowner. Noxious weeds <br /> shall be actively controlled using methods such as mowing and spraying. Species specific control <br /> measures should be used when pesticides are felt necessary for the control of noxious weeds. All <br /> equipment that is entering the site from a different location should be cleaned of all soil and <br /> vegetation to help prevent the spread of noxious weeds. <br /> Response: The mitigation measures section of Exhibit H has been revised to incorporate this <br /> recommendation. <br /> Comment: If any fencing is to be used, wildlife friendly fencing should be utilized. CPW will <br /> provide information on wildlife friendly fencing upon request. <br /> Response: The mitigation measures section of Exhibit H has been revised to incorporate this <br /> recommendation. <br /> Comment: Due to the presence of black bears on the property,CPW recommends that the operators <br /> of the facility invest in bear-proof trash containers if trash is going to be present on the facility.Trash <br /> containers should be stored in a garage or in a solid locked storage shed until the morning of trash <br /> collection during those months when bears are most active(April—November). <br /> Hitch Rack Ranch Quarry (M-2016-010) <br /> Response to Comments—July 14, 2016 <br />