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DEPARTMENT OF NATURALRESOURCES David H. Ge[ches, Executive Director MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION DAVID C. SHELTON, Director Richartl D. Lemm Governor DATE: T0: FROM: May 16, 1984 Jim Herron Susan Mowry C>k/~Q•~(~ RE: Storm King Adequacy Review Land Use Information -Rule 2.04.3 1. The applicant should submit a narrative of land capability, before mining, to support a variety of uses and productivity of the area, under high levels of management in accordance with Rule 2.04.3(2)(b). 2. Figures 3.1-4 and 3.1-5 should be revised so as to distinguish which disturbances associated with previous mining operations are strictly disturbance to the surface, disturbance as a result of subsidence, and the extent of the workings. 3. Surface disturbance resulting from previous mining should be described in more detail. Climatological Information and Air Resources Protection - Rules 2.04.8 and ~ nc c 1. The applicant should submit information on the average velocity of the prevailing wind. 2. A copy of the air emissions permit application should be submitted. (Jim - see Appendix 2.2-2. Is that letter and description an acceptable substitute?) Fish and Wildlife Information - Rule 2.04.11 1. On page 3-144 mention is made of mapping which was conducted during the spring and summer of 1983. No map has been included in the permit application. The mentioned map should be submitted. 2. The applicant should address what impacts to large mobile mammals, mainly mule deer, may be expected from new haul road construction and use, and increased traffic on the existing county road providing access to the mine site. A characterization of mule deer movement patterns in and around the proposed surface facility areas would be helpful in qualifying this potential impact. In addition, appropriate mitigation measures (e.g. speed limits) should be proposed. 423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Tel. (30'x) 866-3567 • iii iiiiiiiiiiiii iii