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EXHIBIT "H" 6.4.8 Wildlife Information (1) Description of game and non-game resources on and in the vicinity of the Operation: (a) Significant wildlife resources on the affected land: There are no known significant wildlife resources on the areas which could be affected by the proposed operation. A Wildlife Statement and request for comment letter on the application will be sent to the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife(CDPW)when the application is found complete. (b) Seasonal use of the area: There are no known significant seasonal uses of the proposed area by wildlife. Since the site is proposed to be mined in phases and each phase will be reclaimed in sequence, significant impact on wildlife should be minimal. (c) The presence of threatened or endangered species: The site is an active mining area and there are no known threatened or endangered animal species on the existing and proposed permit area. However, we are waiting on the CDPW response to our comment letter in order to address this question as needed. (d) Describe the effect of mining and reclamation activity during and after the proposed operation on existing wildlife: Given this will be a phased mining operation, with reclamation following in sequence; the proposed operation should have a relatively minor impact on wildlife. Once mining and reclamation are complete,the area will be returned to its pre-mining use, rangeland. Any impact which might have occurred in relation to wildlife should be mitigated through site reclamation. (2) Division of Parks and Wildlife comments: A request shall be sent, certified mail, to the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife (CDPW). We will provide a copy of their response, if received. Where possible, the Operator/Applicant will attempt to minimize impacts to wildlife and follow CDPW recommendations. 42