APPCOR10346

• Permit No: C1982057
• IBM Index Class Name: Application Correspondence
• Doc Date: 6/14/1985
• Doc Name: SENECA II-W MINE C-057-82 MEETING TO DISCUSS WILDLIFE ISSUES
• From: MLRD
• To: USFWS
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
David H. Ge~ches, Executive Director
MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION
DAVID C. SHELTON, Director
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Governor
June 14, 1985 '` y
Mr. Ronel Finley
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
730 Sims Street, Room 292
Golden, Colorado 80401
Re: Seneca II-W Mine C-057-82, Meeting to Discuss Wildlife Issues
Dear Mr. Finley:
On June 3, 1985, a meeting was held at the Seneca II Mine Office, Hayden,
Colorado to discuss and resolve wildlife issues associated with your company's
Seneca II-W Mine permit application. Attending this meeting were personnel
from the Division (Anne Baldrige, Steve Renner, Mike Savage), the U.S. Fish
and lildlife Service (USFWS) (Mike Lockhart and yourself) and from Peabody
(Dennis Jones, Vern Pfannenstiel, Craig Jennings and Tom Wainwright). The
purpose of this letter is to outline the issues discussed and resolutions
proposed at the meeting.
I. Eagles
A. No construction activities will be conducted in the area of concern
from February 15 though July 15. If the permitting process does
not allow Peabody to construct the haul road this fall, then
Peabody needs to initiate discussion with USFWS concerning whether
or not construction can be allowed during the critical period, and
what mitigative measures would be required.
B. It is felt that normal haul road traffic will not affect the
eagles, however, Peabody should conduct periodic remote monitoring
for impacts. This monitoring plan should be discussed with USFWS.
C. Should impacts be observed, Peabody needs to commit to enhancing
other areas. The methods can be discussed with the regulatory
authorities at the time they become necessary.
II. Hawk Nests
A. It is unclear if two different nests have been sighted, one by
USFWS and one by Peabody, or if a plotting error exists. This
needs to be clarified.
B. If the nest is active when road building occurs in this area,
Peabody must provide a mitigation plan and probably obtain a permit
from USFWS. Further discussions with USFWS are necessary.
423 Centennial Building, 1313 Sherman Street Denver, Colorado 80203 Tel. [phone]