2016-10-20_PERMIT FILE - C1981035A (11)

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2.05.6 - MITIGATION OF THE IMPACTS OF MINING OPERATIONS AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PLAN An Air Pollution Control Permit has been obtained from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and is included in Appendix 2. FISH AND WILDLIFE PLAN Seasonal Use of Potentially Occurring Wildlife Species With the exception of migratory birds and bats, the wildlife species encountered during the pre-mine site inspection or that potentially occur on-site are expected to be year-round residents or users of the site. Carnivore and ungulate species are not restricted to this site and tend to have relatively large home ranges (up to several square miles). The majority of rodent and insectivore species can be expected to reside on- site throughout the year, though many may hibernate during the cold months. Avian species may be year-round, temporary migrants, or summer residents of the site. Year-round residents would include raptors, gallinaceous birds, doves, owls, and woodpeckers. The majority of passerines would use the site during the spring, summer, and fall for breeding, feeding or resting during migration. Amphibian and reptile species of the site are year-round residents. Minimization of Disturbances and Adverse Impacts to Fish and Wildlife Noise and air emissions during mining may cause a temporary disturbance to wildlife within the area of active surface facilities during operations. Some wildlife species may be temporarily displaced within areas of surface operations. Common wildlife species such as raccoons, coyotes, deer, passerine birds, and raptors will continue to use the mine site and adjacent areas during mining operations and the site itself. Bird species will use the periphery of the site and the site itself opportunistically, if prey or food species are present. GCC Energy, LLC King II Mine Section 2.05.6 Page 1 July 14, 2015 (TR-24 AR#1)