2019-02-15_PERMIT FILE - M2018058

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COLORADO Parks and 'Wildlife "` Department of Natural Resources Pueblo Service Center 600 Pueblo Reservoir Road Pueblo, Co 81005 P 719-561-5300 1 F 719-561-5321 January 16, 2019 Patrick Lennberg Division of Reclamation, Mining, and Safety 1313 Sherman St, Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 RE: Consideration of 112c Construction Materials Reclamation Permit Application Franciscotti Pit #2, File No. M-2018-58 Dear Mr. Lennberg, This application was reviewed and the proposed mine site was evaluated by District Wildlife Manager Travis Sauder. The proposed mining site is located in a prairie habitat adjacent to the Huerfano river corridor. There are no known Threatened and Endangered species in the area, however US Fish and Wildlife Service should be consulted on any Federally -listed Endangered and Threatened Species that might be present at the location including Bald and Golden Eagles. There is suitable habitat at or near the project location for nesting raptors and migratory birds. CPW recommends the use of preconstruction surveys to identify raptor nests within the project area and the implementation of appropriate restrictions near active nests as proposed in the report. CPW recommends adherence to the recommended buffer distances and timing stipulations identified in the attached document "Recommended Buffer Zones and Seasonal Restrictions for Colorado Raptors". Removal or relocation of any active raptor or migratory bird nest will require consultation with CPW and US Fish and Wildlife Service prior to disturbance. Both active and potential nest sites, winter night roosts should be considered when evaluating disturbance during construction. Bob D. Broscheid, Director, Colorado Parks and Wildlife - Parks and Wildlife Commission: Robert W. Bray - Matthew Burkett - Charles Garcia - Marie Haskett Carrie Besnette Hauser - John Howard, Chair - Marvin McDaniel - Colleen Peppier - Jer ntfer Rieke Taylor - James Vigil, Secretary - Michelle Zimmerman, Vice -Chair LIg76 'i'