2016-08-29_PERMIT FILE - C1981035A ‎(4)‎

• Permit No: C1981035A
• IBM Index Class Name: PERMIT FILE
• Doc Date: 8/29/2016
• Doc Name: delete this
• Section_Exhibit Name: KI 2.05.6 Mitigation of the Impacts of Mining Operations
• Media Type: D
• Archive: Yes

endangered, and candidate species from the King II Mine project in May
2015 (report in Appendix 8). CNHP concluded that there were "no CNHP
designated Potential Conservation Areas (PCAs) in the general project
vicinity and no Network of Conservations Areas (NCAs)."
CNHP searched for species records and potential and actual occurrences
within a 1.5 mile radius outside the King II Mine affected area. Two
species were identified; the Townsend's big -eared bat and the wolverine.
As wolverines have been extirpated in Colorado since 1979, the potential
for impact to this species from the operation is negligible. Townsend's
big -eared bats are found in caves and crevices throughout the southwest.
As the King II Mine will not be affecting the habitat of the bat, the
potential for impacts is negligible.
As there is not potential for impacts to listed or candidate species, a
discussion of impact control measures, management techniques, or
monitoring measures is not required.
Protection of Eagles, Migratory Birds, and Other Protected
Animals
A raptor protection plan is already on file with the Colorado Division of
Reclamation, Mining 8s Safety.
If protected species are observed within the King II Mine affected area,
and the reasonable potential exists for negative direct effects from the
King II mining operation, GCC will consult with the regulatory authority
(U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service or Colorado Parks and Wildlife) to
minimize or mitigate any negative effects. Direct negative effects, as
identified by federal and state statute include, but are not limited to,
destruction of nests, "takings" of individuals, eggs, or young, and
destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat.
In addition to compliance with the federal Bald and Golden Eagle
Protection Act, the Migratory Bird Act, the Endangered Species Act, and
the Nongame, Endangered and Threatened Species Conservation Act,
GCC will ensure compliance with the performance requirements of Rule
4.18 as applicable.
High Value Habitats for Fish and Wildlife
There are no "habitats of unusually high value for fish and wildlife"
within the King II Mine affected area, therefore no discussion of impact
control measures, management techniques, or monitoring measures is
required.
GCC Energy, LLC King II Mine
Section 2.05.6
Page lb July 14, 2015 (TR -24 AR#1)