2019-11-27_PERMIT FILE - M2019058 (7)

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H-1 EXHIBIT H WILDLIFE INFORMATION Per Rule 6.4.8—Wildlife Information:(1)In developing the wildlife information,the Operator/Applicant may wish to contact the local wildlife conservation officer. The Operator/Applicant shall include in this Exhibit a description of the game and non game resources on and in the vicinity of the application area, including. (a)a description of the significant wildlife resources on the affected land;(b)seasonal use of the area, (c) the presence and estimated population of threatened or endangered species from either federal or state lists,and, (d) a description of the general effect during and after the proposed operation on the existing wildlife of the area, including, but not limited to, temporary and permanent loss of food and habitat, interference with migratory routes, and the general effect on the wildlife from increased human activity, including noise, and, (2) the application may be reviewed and commented upon by the State of Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife (CDPTf). If the CDPW has comments, they must be provided prior to the end of the public comment period specified in Sub-section 1.7.1(2)(a) to be considered by the Board and Office. (a) Provide a description of the significant wildlife resources on the affected land The Permit Area and surrounding areas were reviewed for the potential occurrence of sensitive wildlife species,to include Federal or State listed species, in order to identify wildlife resources and document habitat within the immediate Project area. The assessment included both a "desktop review" and subsequent field investigation. Species considered in the review included: (a) those listed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) at threatened, endangered, proposed, or candidate species; and, (b) State of Colorado threatened, endangered, or species of special concern,and migratory birds. Species activity data from Colorado Parks and Wildlife(CPW)was also reviewed as part of the assessment. Findings from these investigations are summarized in the hereto attached Appendix 1: Environmental Resource Report (RETTEW;April 2019) The Permit Area and its surrounds can best be described as that of a grasslands habitat,with relatively flat to gently rolling topography. Vegetation is composed of various grasses, yucca, and sand sagebrush. Trees are generally absent from the Permit Area and immediate surrounds;however,limited areas of ponded water, dense vegetation, trees, and adjacent wetland habitat are present within Ennis Keenesburg No. 2 Mine-112 Reclamation Operation—November 22, 2019