2018-05-30_PERMIT FILE - M2017032

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EXHIBIT H WILDLIFE STATEMENT. On March 24th, 2016 we mailed a request for information regarding a Wildlife Statement from the Southeast region of the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife . As of the application submittal date no response has been received from them. A Wildlife statement was issued for the existing permit in 1977 and said there were no known endangered or threatened species on the area and that the net impact would have a positive impact on wildlife . Wildlife resources on the affected lands are limited to the existing ground cover consisting of seasonal grasses, trees and weeds . Ground cover in this area averages approximately 25%, with some areas having little or no cover, only exposed gravel . Use of the area by wildlife is minimal , as the area is mostly disturbed. The site has been operated as an active gravel mine since 1965 and past landowners have operated a ready-mix opera- tion on the western section for much of this time so there is little wildlife habitat on the mine . The lake is used by water fowl and probably has fish in it . Wildlife expected to be found on the property may include deer, small rodents, mammals, water fowl, fish and song birds . There are no known threatened or endangered species on the property. Existing wildlife in the area is not expected to be significantly impacted by mining this site . Temporary and permanent losses of food and habitat is not expected to be significant as the area currently has limited potential for wildlife food and habitat . Prior to opening new area for mining, Deep Cut will make observa- tions of the new area to determine if there are Raptors using the site as active hunting areas, over night roost sites or nesting sites . If any are observed, the Lamar Office of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) office will be contacted to confirm the observations and advise Deep Cut on what actions should be taken to avoid disrupting the sites during nesting times . Deep Cut will then take the appropriate actions to prevent disturbance to the nest or roost site . If Raptor used occurs or is observed after mining activities have commenced on an area then CPW will be contacted to advise actions that can be worked out to operate the mine without completely abandoning the site for long periods of time . 24 (revised 4/30/2018)