2016-12-23_PERMIT FILE - C1982056A ‎(8)‎

• Permit No: C1982056A
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 12/23/2016
• Section_Exhibit Name: 2.04 Environmental Resources
• Media Type: D
• Archive: Yes

6-Main North Ventilation Installation and Utility Boreholes (MR05 -198 and TR05 -48)
The information presented for Permit Revision PR03 -06 is applicable to this revision. Therefore, TCC has
determined that the mining- related activities described in the application will not jeopardize the continued existence
of any Threatened or Endangered species listed pursuant to Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16
U.S.C. 1533 or Non -Game, Endangered or Threatened Species Act (Sections 33 -8 -101 et seq.C.R.S. 1973) or result
in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat of these species.
WMD (Panels 12 -Left through 17 -Left, PR06 -07)
The information presented for Permit Revision PR03 -06 is applicable to this revision. Therefore, TCC has
determined that the mining- related activities described in the application will not jeopardize the continued existence
of any Threatened or Endangered species listed pursuant to Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16
U.S.C. 1533 or Non -Game, Endangered or Threatened Species Act (Sections 33 -8 -101 et seq.C.R.S. 1973) or result
in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat of these species.
18 -Left Ventilation Shaft Installation (TR09 -66)
The information presented for Permit Revision PR03 -06 is applicable to this revision. Therefore, TCC has
determined that the mining- related activities described in the application will not jeopardize the continued existence
of any Threatened or Endangered species listed pursuant to Section 4 of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16
U.S.C. 1533 or Non -Game, Endangered or Threatened Species Act (Sections 33 -8 -101 et seq.C.R.S. 1973) or result
in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat of these species. Historic mapping of sage grouse and
sharp - tailed grouse leks indicates one active sage grouse lek within approximately 1.0 mile of the shaft pad and
three inactive sharp - tailed grouse leks, the closest within approximately 0.8 mile. TCC has consulted with the
CDOW re: potential impacts on grouse/habitat, and the CDOW has provided a consultation letter (see Exhibit 23).
Further review of the site by the CDOW grouse specialist indicates that the proposed activities should not adversely
impact grouse breeding or nesting activities, as documented by a second consultation letter.
RULE 2.04.12 - PRIME FARMLAND INVESTIGATION
(1) For areas where mining was not authorized under permits issued or mining plans approved prior to
August 13, 1977, the applicant shall conduct a preapplication investigation of the proposed permit area, or, in the
case of underground mining, only those areas proposed to be disturbed by surface operations or facilities, to
determine whether lands within the area may be prime farmland. The Division, following consultation with the
U.S. Soil Conservation Service, shall determine the nature and extent of the required prime farmland investigation.
Land shall not be considered prime farmland where the applicant can demonstrate one of the following_
TR09 -66 2.04 -81.2 04/11/09