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Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board <br /> Page 12 <br /> March 2, 2018 <br /> Based on the Division's consultation with CPW,the proposed permit area is not within the migration <br /> route or corridor for large ungulates such as deer,elk or antelope. A buffer zone will be maintained <br /> around the Little Cache La Poudre Ditch which may be used by wildlife as a travel corridor. <br /> g. Concerns that wildlife will not utilize the reclaimed area. (13) <br /> Affected lands will be reclaimed to support Pastureland post-mining land use. Wildlife habitat is not the <br /> goal for reclamation of the site. The Applicant proposes to revegetate the affected land with pasture <br /> grasses which provide cover and forage for wildlife species. The Applicant intends to plant trees and <br /> shrubs around the perimeter of the site which may also be utilized by wildlife. <br /> h. Concerns regarding the possible increase in automobile and wildlife accidents resulting in <br /> the change in animal movement because of the mining operation. (13) <br /> As discussed previously, the proposed permit area is not a migration route for large ungulates. Based on a <br /> discussion with CPW staff, deer have been known to utilize the Little Cache La Poudre ditch as a <br /> movement corridor. The Applicant has proposed a buffer zone around the ditch that will allow wildlife to <br /> continue to utilize this feature as a movement corridor. Also, given the phased manner of mining and <br /> reclamation, LRM will limit the amount of disturbed area and thereby minimize any disturbance to <br /> wildlife. As noted previously, LRM has proposed a 10 miles per hour speed limit to be maintained on- <br /> site which will minimize the potential for wildlife impact accidents with mine traffic. <br /> 6. Non-Jurisdictional Items <br /> In these proceedings,the Division's jurisdiction is limited to enforcement of the specific requirements of <br /> the Act and Rules. The Division considers all timely submitted comments in its review,but can address <br /> only the issues that directly relate to the specific requirements of an application as stated in the Act and <br /> Rules. <br /> a. Concerns regarding the mine operation being incompatible with historic, current, and <br /> future land uses and being in conflict with local Laporte Area Plan. (5) <br /> The Act and Rules do not specifically address issues of zoning and land use. Such issues are typically <br /> addressed at the local government level and not at the State government level. These issues should be <br /> addressed through the Larimer County permitting process. <br /> According to Section 34-32.5-115(4)(d)C.R.S., the Board or Office may deny an application if the <br /> proposed operation is contrary to the laws or regulations of Colorado or the United States, including but <br /> not limited to all federal, state, and local permits, licenses, and approvals, as applicable to the specific <br /> operation. On September 18, 2017,the Division provided notice of the permit application to Larimer <br /> County. Larimer County has not indicated any conflict with local zoning, local regulations or the Laporte <br />