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these are in the process of being answered. DRMS received GCC's adequacy responses <br />on 21 October 2015. Decision due date is 30 November 2015. <br />GCCE 11/ 30/ 15: TR -25 is currently being reviewed by the Division. The decision date has <br />been extended to December 31, 2015. <br />TR -25 has been approved by the Division (issuance 30 December 2015). Therefore, this issue is resolved. <br />2.05.6 Mitigation of Impacts of Mining Operations <br />DRMS 10/21/2015: It appears there may be habitat near the permit area for the <br />Southwestern willow flycatcher (Empidonax traillii extimus), listed on the Endangered <br />Species list in 1995. Please provide information on the presence of and extent of habitat in <br />the area of the permit for the willow flycatcher. <br />GCCE 11/ 30/ 15: Southwestern willow flycatchers are small (six inches overall), brown -olive to <br />gray -green insectivorous birds of the southwestern United States in spring and summer when they <br />breed and raise young. They frequent dense riparian habitats, and are often found in willow and <br />tamarisk communities along perennial drainages. Saturated soils, standing water or nearby <br />streams or pools appear to be necessary components of their habitat. <br />There is no habitat that fits this description within or adjacent to the King Coal permit area. Given <br />the predominantly open herbaceous nature of the proposed operation, and the distance from any <br />riparian habitat, the likelihood of affecting the southwest willow flycatcher or its significant habitat <br />is negligible. <br />A report by the Colorado Natural Heritage Program, dated May 20, 2015, listed only Townsend' s <br />Big -eared Bats and Wolverines as " rare and/ or imperiled species". <br />The issues related to Section 2.05.6 have been resolved. <br />pF COLO <br />555 Street Address, Room 555, Denver, CO 55555-5555 P 555.555.5555 <br />* 1876 {` <br />