2021-10-29_PERMIT FILE - M2021064 ‎(6)‎

• Permit No: M2021064
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 10/29/2021
• Doc Name: Application
• From: C & J Gravel Products, Inc
• To: DRMS
• Email Name: LJW
• Email Name: THM
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

of reclamation. The siting and operation of the project will allow for continued migration of wildlife on both sides of
Oakbrush Hill, and therefore should have no significant potential for adverse impact on migration patterns. While
claims are often made regarding the negative effect on wildlife from increased human activities, and from side effects
such as noise,we have found that wildlife,particularly deer,elk,and various predators,tend to be very common around
operations such as quarries and sand and gravel pits,and even around operations which have a greater impact,such
as landfills. Claims of ever-growing circles that wildlife,particularly big game species are unsubstantiated and there is
already significant human development and impact within a five-mile radius of the site. Based on the location and area
impacted, there should be no significant water depletion which would impact wildlife or their habitat and therefore
require consultation. See Exhibit G.
6. Proposed mitigation measures, including reclamation, for wildlife habitat:
Since there is no reasonable potential of significant impact, no mitigation measures are planned for the sake of wildlife
habitat mitigation.The operation is designed to accommodate wildlife and allow wildlife to move through the site during
mining.
7. Name, Title, Address and Phone of Person preparing wildlife statement:
Nathan A. Barton, P.E., D.E.E., Environmental Engineer
P.O. Box 88, Cortez, CO 81321-0088 Phone: [phone]
Prepared for C &J Gravel Products, Inc.
Table H-1. Summary of listed species and their status for Archuleta County
(USFS Analysis)
Scientific Name Common Name State Federal Occurrence
Status Status
Empidonaz traillii Southwestern Willow E E Migrate through the area.No known nesting but
extimus Flycatcher possible in the area.
Coccyzus Yellow-billed Cuckoo SC C Possible,but none observed.Suitable habitat exists
americanus in area.
Ptychocheilus Colorado Pikeminnow T E No suitable habitat in area.No impact on habitat
lucius downstream.
Xyrauchen Razorback Sucker E E No suitable habitat in area.No impact on Habitat
texanus downstream.
Rana pipiens Northern leopard frog SC # May occur in aquatic habitats. Project should not
impact habitat.
Thomomys spp. Pocket gopher SC # May occur in agricultural land,but not in cultivated
land. Potential but unlikely minor impact.
Buteo re alis Ferruginous hawk SC I # May use the area for hunting,especially in winter.
Falco peregrinus American peregrine SC # May be in the area. No effects expected.
anatum falcon
Lontra River otter ST # May occur in the area.No impact on downstream
Canadensis habitats.
Ipomopsis Pagosa skyrocket C SC Habitat does not occur on site;no impact on habitat in
of antha I region.
Abbreviations for species status include E=Endangered,T=Threatened,P=Proposed,C=Candidate,SC=Species of
concern,#=No Status.
C&J Gravel Products, Inc. Page 42 of 93 20 OCT 2021
Application for Permit: Oakbrush Hill Gravel M-2021- C&J-DPR-V5-001