2021-09-09_PERMIT FILE - M2021049

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Rule 6.4.7 Exhibit G Water Information DRMS received concurrence from DWR and spoke to Mr. Patterson of TST Consulting, regarding would be sought for any possible groundwater exposure. DRMS understands that a permit for the reservoir has been obtained as have water storage rights. 10. Please list the requested well permit in Exhibit M, Permits and Other Liscenses and submitted a revised Exhibit M. Rule 6.4.8: Exhibit H Wildlife Information DRMS notes that the area consists of tilled farmland and states that no wildlife habitat is present. Little information about wildlife; birds, mammals etc. was included in the submission. DRMS strongly advises consulting with CPW (Colorado Parks and Wildlife), for a wildlife assessment of the area regarding species present and the determination of the presence or absence of any threatened and endangered species.Please note that CPW comments should be submitted to DRMS before public comment period ends. 11. The application must include a description of the game and non-game resources on and in the vicinity of the application area. Please provide this information, it does not seem likely there is not game/non-game species that use the proposed affected land and the surrounding area. Also: a. Please provide a basis for your statement that no seasonal wildlife use of the area occurs? b. Please provide a basis for your statement that no threatened or endangered species exist in the area. c. Please provide a basis for the statement that no effect on wildlife is expected in the operation Rule 6.4.9: Exhibit I Soils Information DRMS notes that a unique NRCS soil survey was provided with the application, adequately meeting the intent of the above rule. Rule 6.4.11 Exhibit J Vegetation Information DRMS notes that diverse seeding is stated in the application. The list of the preferred seed mix was called out on the map included with the application and DRMS calculated the seeding rate per acre for each species. DRMS also notes discrepancies in acres reclaimed and seeded in the reclamation cost estimate of Exhibit L (see below). Rule 6.4.12 Exhibit L Reclamation Cost Estimate DRMS notes that a reclamation cost estimate was provided. DRMS has calculated an estimate and enclosed it with this adequacy review. DRMS notes discrepancies in acres reclaimed and seeded in the reclamation cost estimate of Exhibit L. The exhibit calls out seeding, mulching and soil amendment across 55 acres and conflicts with the 11 acres called out in Exhibit E. Exhibit L states that topsoil will be imported to achieve a 4 inch depth for reclamation. DRMS notes that the 44 surface acres of the pond should be topsoil salvaged and stockpiled for reclamation.