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Deep Cut LLC - 22 West Pit Page 19 <br /> Adequacy response 01 Permit # M-2017-032 <br /> Colorado Parks and Wildlife <br /> I contacted the Pueblo regional office of CPW and spoke to Ed Schmal, CPW Biologist who deals <br /> with Raptors for the Southeast-Region to find out if there were any raptor nests in the vicinity of <br /> the mine. He said that according to their data base there were none within one mile of the permit <br /> area. He recommended I contact the local Division Office in Lamar to see if they had more local <br /> up to date information. Officer Jordon De Priest who patrols the Rocky Ford area indicated there <br /> were no know Raptor nests, resting area or hunting areas within one mine of the mine area. Both <br /> Officers Schmal & De Priest explained that all the CPW was asking for in their recommendation <br /> was that observations be made by the operator to identify and locate active nests, nightly roosts, <br /> and active hunting areas that may exist in the area to be mined and take the appropriate actions to <br /> prevent their disturbance. They also said that someone from CPW can be contacted if a raptor <br /> site is observed to get their opinion on the impact the mine may have on it. <br /> I have revised page 24(revised 4/30/18)to include a discussion on how Deep Cut LLC will deal with <br /> potential raptor impacts in the future. Deep Cut is committing to contacting CPW for help <br /> mitigating or eliminating impact to the operation, should raptors be observed in the proximity of the <br /> active mining operations. <br /> I hope these responses have addressed the adequacy questions you <br /> had. I have included a set of pages showing the revisions to the <br /> original plans . The green highlighted areas are where the text was <br /> revised. I will place a copy of this packet with the Otero County <br /> Clerk' s office as required and proved proof of placement . If you have <br /> any questions please call . <br /> LIST OF ATTACHMENTS TO THIS RESPONSE: <br /> Application Page 8(revised) Exhibit F-2-Reclamation Plan Map(Option 2)(new) <br /> Exhibit A-Legal Description(revised) Exhibit H -Wildlife(revised) <br /> Exhibit B-Vicinity Map(revised) Exhibit L-Reclamation Cost estimate(revised) <br /> Exhibit B-1-Area Map(new) Exhibit L-Reclamation Cost Map(new) <br /> Exhibit C-Pre Mining Map(revised) Exhibit M -Other permits(revised) <br /> Exhibit C-1-Mining Plan Map(revised) Exhibit S-Structures(revised) <br /> Exhibit C-2-Mining Plan Map-(Option 2)(new) Geotechnical Analysis(new) <br /> Exhibit D-Mining Plan(revised) Deep Cut, LLC-SWSP(new) <br /> Exhibit E-Reclamation Plan(revised) SEO-E-mail submittal confirmation <br /> Exhibit F-Reclamation Plan Map(revised) Valco, Inc.-SWSP(new) <br /> color coded pages packet <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Environment, Inc . <br /> Stevan L. O' Brian <br /> President <br /> cc Amy Eschberger, D.R.M. S . - via email <br /> Deep Cut LLC <br /> Otero County Clerk <br /> file <br /> enclosures <br />