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2.0 Introduction <br /> 2.1 Purpose of the Management Plan <br /> The purpose of this management plan is to ensure that mining activities at The West Side Placer project are con- <br /> ducted in a manner that protects and preserves the habitat and population of the Greater Sage-Grouse,particu- <br /> larly during sensitive times such as the lekking season. As a project focused on the extraction of precious metals <br /> and critical minerals, it is essential that our operations align with environmental stewardship practices to mini- <br /> mize disruption to wildlife and promote sustainable land use. This plan outlines specific measures to mitigate im- <br /> pacts on Sage-Grouse populations and habitat, including pre-mowing of surface vegetation,timing restrictions, <br /> and habitat restoration techniques. <br /> 2.2 Description of The West Side Placer Project <br /> The West Side Placer project is located in Moffat County, Colorado, and focuses on the extraction of precious <br /> metals and critical minerals. The project spans a combination of open pit placer mining and excavation, designed <br /> to extract mineral-rich sand and gravel deposits. Operations involve pit excavation, material processing, and <br /> reclamation phases,with a commitment to environmental management. Due to the project's proximity to known <br /> Sage-Grouse habitat,particular attention is being paid to habitat conservation and species protection throughout <br /> the life of the mine. <br /> 2.3 Legal and Regulatory Framework <br /> The West Side Placer project complies with all relevant state and federal regulations pertaining to wildlife con- <br /> servation,land use, and mining operations. This includes adhering to the Colorado Department of Natural <br /> Resources (DNR) regulations for Greater Sage-Grouse protection, in conjunction with the Bureau of Land Man- <br /> agement (BLM) policies under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Additionally,this management <br /> plan follows guidelines from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Colorado Parks and Wildlife <br /> (CPW), ensuring compliance with the Colorado Greater Sage-Grouse Conservation Plan,which mandates the <br /> protection of core areas and implementation of best practices for habitat management. <br /> 7 <br /> HARDROCK/METAL MINING REGULAR(112)APPLICATION Au Pt Industries LLC I PO Box 1424-Edwards,Colorado 81632 1970 306 1 784 <br />