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Technical Revision (TR-28) Climax Molybdenum Company <br /> Environmental Protection Plan Permit No. M-1977-493 <br /> T-12 Plant Growth Media and Revegetation <br /> The Climax Mine site closure and reclamation plan is detailed in AM-06, Exhibit E. Detailed soils <br /> information and maps are found in AM-06, Exhibit I. <br /> T-13 Wildlife Protection <br /> Since the initial planning process for the Climax Mine Mining and Reclamation Permit in the early 1970s, <br /> wildlife resources have been important to, and recognized by, Climax. The Colorado Division of Wildlife <br /> (now Colorado Parks and Wildlife - CPW) personnel have been involved in the review of permit <br /> applications and in planning assistance with various mitigation projects such as in stream habitat <br /> improvement in the upper Arkansas River. <br /> Information and data developed during permit planning are included in AM-06, Exhibit H — Wildlife <br /> Information. Although wildlife issues at Climax have not been significant, Climax has maintained <br /> excellent communications throughout the years with both the regional CPW office personnel and the local <br /> District Wildlife Manager. As described to DRMS in previous correspondence, Climax has implemented a <br /> program to report wildlife related problems or concerns. Employees undergo annual refresher training <br /> which discuss promptly reporting wildlife concerns if observed. This program has been in place for many <br /> years and will continue. As needed, Climax works with local CPW personnel <br /> All designated chemicals will be properly stored inside of structures to eliminate exposure to wildlife. <br /> Climax process water with high or low pH or elevated metals has not been identified as a problem for <br /> wildlife. Wildlife species, including large mammals, waterfowl, and shorebirds are commonly observed <br /> throughout the property without apparent harm from operations. Ongoing reclamation activities also <br /> decrease the area of process water that wildlife may access, and staged water treatment between the <br /> SDP and PDWTP improve water quality in downstream areas, further minimizing potential impacts. <br /> Reclamation and reduction of those areas where wildlife may contact process water are continuing <br /> activities that serve to minimize potential impacts. <br /> Information regarding threatened or endangered species is in AM-06 Exhibit H. <br /> EPP: Version R4 T-37 August 2018 <br />