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Angela Bellantoni September 21,2021 Page 7of10 (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. • Please fully address the requirements of Exhibit H, as listed above. The 1977 CO DOW letter referred to was not included in the submittal EXHIBIT I-Soils Information(Rule 6.4.9): In consultation with the Soil Conservation Service or other qualified person, you must indicate on a map(in Exhibit C)or by a statement,the general type,thickness and distribution of soil over the affected land. Such description will address suitability of topsoil(or other material) for establishment and maintenance of plant growth. The above information shall satisfy"completeness" requirements for purposes of determination of date of filing. • Adequate as submitted EXHIBIT J-Vegetation Information(Rule 6.4.10): (1)You must include in this Exhibit a narrative of the followingitems: tems: (a)descriptions of present vegetation types, which include quantitative estimates of cover and height. for the principal species in each life-form represented(i.e.,trees,tall shrubs, low shrubs, grasses, forbs); (b)the relationship of present vegetation types to soil types, or alternatively,the information may be presented on a map; and (c)estimates of average annual production for hay meadows and croplands, and carrying capacity for range lands on or in the vicinity of the affected land, if the choice of reclamation is for range or agriculture. (2)You must show the relation of the types of vegetation to existing topography on a map in Exhibit C. In providing such information,you may want to contact the local Soil Conservation District. • Please fully address the requirements of Exhibit J as listed above. EXHIBIT K-Climate (Rule 6.4.11): Provide a description of the significant climatological factors for the locality. • Adequate as submitted EXHIBIT L-Reclamation Costs (Rule 6.4.12): All information necessary to calculate the costs of reclamation must be submitted and broken down into the various major phases of reclamation. You must provide sufficient information to calculate the cost of reclamation that would be incurred by the state.