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EXHIBIT H <br /> Common Name Scientific Name Status* Map Occurrence/Population <br /> Swift fox Vulpes velox SC H.5 Not at site <br /> Townsend's Big-Eared Bat Corynorhinus townsendii pallescens SC H.5 Not at site <br /> Wolverine Gulo gulo SE H.5 Not at site <br /> REPTILES <br /> Triploid Checkered Whiptail Cnemidophorus neotesselatus SC H.2 Not at site <br /> Midget Faded Rattlesnake Crotalus viridis concolor SC H.2 Not at site <br /> Longnose Leopard Lizard Gambelia wislizenii SC H.2 Not at site <br /> Yellow Mud Turtle Kinosternon flavescens SC H.2 Not at site <br /> Common King Snake Lampropeltis getula SC H.2 Not at site <br /> Texas Blind Snake Leptotyphlops dulcis SC H.2 Not at site <br /> Texas Horned Lizard Phrynosoma cornutum SC H.2 Not at site <br /> Roundtail Horned Lizard Phrynosoma modestum SC H.2 Not at site <br /> Massasauga Sistrurus catenatus SC H.2 Not at site <br /> Common Garter Snake Thamnophis sirtalis SC H.2 Not at site <br /> (D) General Effect During And After The Proposed Operation on <br /> The Existing Wildlife <br /> The proposed mining activities at the site are anticipated to impact the local environment,but steps will be taken to min- <br /> imize and mitigate these effects.High-value areas,specifically the major gulches,will be strategically avoided to preserve <br /> critical habitats,reducing the risk of permanent habitat loss. Temporary habitat disruption is expected near the mining site, <br /> but reclamation efforts are planned to restore or enhance these areas after mining concludes,supporting long-term ecolog- <br /> ical recovery. <br /> Vegetation and soil disturbances may temporarily affect local food sources,especially in zones outside the gulches.Al- <br /> though this could alter food availability,post-mining reclamation will focus on restoring native vegetation,aiming to <br /> improve habitat quality and food sources over time. <br /> Some changes to topography may influence migratory routes,though waterway impacts are not anticipated.Any indirect <br /> effects on wildlife movement will be carefully monitored,and mitigation strategies will be adjusted as necessary.Noise lev- <br /> els will increase during active mining,with some residual noise from infrastructure and maintenance activities. Increased <br /> human presence may lead to short-term wildlife behavioral changes,such as avoidance and limited interactions,but these <br /> effects are expected to subside significantly after operations cease. <br /> TABLE H.(D).1-WILDLIFE GENERAL EFFECTS <br /> Impact During Operation After Operation <br /> Habitat Disruption Temporary loss near mining site.Avoidance of high value habitat will Potential permanent loss in some areas;ability to improve certain <br /> be avoided(along major gulches). habitats. <br /> Food Source Disruption Temporary impact on vegetation and soil.High value food zones will be Long-term changes to available food sources.Potential for improved <br /> avoided(along major gulches). habitat after mining. <br /> Interference with Migratory Routes Direct impact on topography.Water ways will not be impacted. Indirect impact through habitat alterations <br /> Noise Disturbance Significant noise from mining activities Residual noise from infrastructure and maintenance <br /> Increased Human Activity Disturbance to wildlife behavior,avoidance Continued disturbance,potential for human-wildlife conflicts <br /> 56 <br /> HARDROCK/METAL MINING REGULAR(112)APPLICATION Au Pt Industries LLC I PO Box 1424-Edwards,Colorado 81632 1970 306 1 784 <br />