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EXHIBIT "H" <br /> 6.4.8 Wildlife Information <br /> (1) Description of game and non-game resources on and in the vicinity of the Operation: <br /> (a) Significant wildlife resources on the affected land: <br /> There are no known significant wildlife resources on the areas which could be affected by the <br /> proposed operation. A Wildlife Statement and request for comment on the application will be <br /> sent to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife(CPW)when the application is found complete. <br /> (b) Seasonal use of the area: <br /> There are no known significant seasonal uses of the proposed area by wildlife. Since the site is <br /> proposed to be mined in phases and each phase will be reclaimed in sequence, impact on <br /> wildlife should be minimal. <br /> (c) The presence of threatened or endangered species: <br /> The site is an active mining area and there are no known threatened or endangered animal <br /> species on the existing and proposed permit area. However, we are waiting on the CPW <br /> response to our comment letter in order to address this question, if needed. <br /> (d) Describe the effect of mining and reclamation activity during and after the <br /> proposed operation on existing wildlife: <br /> Given this will be an intermittent and phased mining operation,with reclamation following in <br /> sequence;the proposed operation should have a relatively minor impact on wildlife. Once <br /> mining and reclamation are complete,the area will be returned to its pre-mining use,rangeland. <br /> Any impact which might have occurred in relation to wildlife should be mitigated through site <br /> reclamation. <br /> (2) Division of Parks and Wildlife comments: <br /> A request shall be sent, certified mail,to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW). We will provide <br /> a copy of their response, if received. Where possible,the Operator/Applicant will attempt to <br /> minimize impacts to wildlife and follow CPW recommendations. <br /> 43 <br />