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COLORADO <br /> Parks and Wildlife RC S.# ED <br /> Department of Natural Resources <br /> Southeast Region JM 2 2 2018 <br /> 4255 Sinton Road � � <br /> Colorado Springs, CO 80907 ATI N <br /> P 719.227.5200 1 F 719.227.5223 GAND SAFETY <br /> April 18, 2016 <br /> Amy Eschberger <br /> Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety <br /> Environmental Protection Specialist <br /> 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 <br /> Denver, CO 80203 <br /> RE: Notice of 112 Construction Materials Reclamation Permit Application Consideration <br /> Transit Mix Concrete Co., Hitch Rack Ranch Quarry, File No, M-2016-010 <br /> Dear Ms. Eschberger: <br /> Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is in receipt of the above referenced quarry lease <br /> application and is familiar with the site. Transit Mix Concrete has already met with CPW and <br /> the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) about the proposed quarry. Based on the <br /> location of the proposed quarry, both CPW and USFWS instructed Transit Mix Concrete to <br /> perform surveys for the federally and state threatened Mexican spotted owl, since it is known <br /> habitat for the species. <br /> CPW notices that the mining operation is set to take place around Little Turkey Creek. All <br /> wetland areas should be buffered a minimum of 100 feet from the outside edge of the creek. <br /> Any development, surface disturbance, and outbuildings should be discouraged except where <br /> necessary for mining operations. Additionally, hydrological flows that support wetlands should <br /> remain undisturbed and not impeded. <br /> Natural vegetation should not be altered unless for purposes necessary to the mining <br /> operation. Native grasses and forbs should be maintained and mowing strongly discouraged <br /> except as required around the immediate areas of buildings and mining operations. <br /> The control of noxious weeds is the responsibility of the landowner. Noxious weeds shall be <br /> actively controlled using methods such as mowing and spraying. Species specific control <br /> measures should be used when pesticides are felt necessary for the control of noxious weeds. <br /> All equipment that is entering the site from a different location should be cleaned of all soil <br /> and vegetation to help prevent the spread of noxious weeds. <br /> If any fencing is to be used, wildlife friendly fencing should be utilized. CPW will provide <br /> information on wildlife friendly fencing upon request. <br /> Bob D.Broscheid,Director,Colorado Parks and Wildlife•Parks and Wildlife Commission:Robert W.Bray•Chris Castilian,Chair•Jeanne Home,Vice-Chair <br /> John Howard•Bill Kane•Dale Pizel•James Pnbyl,Secretary•James Vigil•Dean Wingfield• Michelle Zimmerman•Alex Zipp <br />