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COLORADO <br /> -arks and Wildlife <br /> Lamar Service Center <br /> 2500 South Main Street <br /> Lamar, CO 81052 <br /> P 719.336.6600 1 F 719.336.6623 RECEIVED <br /> "EP 2 6 2017 <br /> September 13, 2017 <br /> pMSION OF RECLAMATION <br /> Ms. Amy Eschberger EPS U111"ANDSAFETY <br /> Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br /> 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 <br /> Denver,CO 80203 <br /> RE: 22 West Pit, File No. M-2017-032 .t-" <br /> There is suitable habitat on the site for nesting raptors and migratory birds. The observed <br /> presence of a Swainson's Hawk nest and a Great horned Owl nest will require avoidance of <br /> these raptors nesting areas, and all active nests should be left undisturbed. Colorado Parks <br /> and Wildlife (CPW) recommends the use of pre-construction surveys, as well as continuation <br /> of those surveys during construction, to identify all raptor nests within the project area and <br /> implementation of appropriate restrictions, as follows. CPW recommends adherence to the <br /> recommended buffer distances and timing stipulations identified in the attached document <br /> "Recommended Buffer Zones and Seasonal Restrictions for Colorado Raptors". Removal or <br /> relocation of any active raptor nest requires consultation with CPW and the US Fish and <br /> Wildlife Service prior to disturbance. Both active and potential raptor nest sites, as well as <br /> winter night roosts should be considered when evaluating disturbance during construction. <br /> CPW recommends that the development plan retain existing mature trees on the site as much <br /> as possible and that all landscaping or reclamation plans utilize native trees and avoid non- <br /> native vegetation. CPW recommend the development and implementation of a noxious weed <br /> control plan for the site. There are several noxious weed species identified on the site and <br /> the construction plans should include measures to prevent the spread of those weeds to <br /> adjacent areas. All disturbed soils should be monitored for noxious weeds and noxious weeds <br /> should be actively controlled until native plant revegetation and reclamation is achieved. <br /> Respectfully, <br /> Travis Black <br /> Colorado Parks and Wildlife <br /> Area Wildlife Manager <br /> 2500 South Main Street <br /> Lamar CO, 81052 <br /> Bob D.Broscheid,Director,Colorado Parks and Witdlife•Parks and Wildlife Commission:Robert W.Bray•Marie Haskett•Carrie Hauser . <br /> John Howard.Vice-Chair-Mannn McDaniel-Dale Pizel-Jim Spehar-James Vigit•Dean Wirgfield• Michelle Zimmerman,Secretary-Alex Zipp <br /> Y'%41 <br />