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4) Enhancement of wildlife habitat in the reclamation phase will include preparation of a landscape complete with all present special topographic features, as well as additional rock piles, brush piles and other favorable wildlife sites. Wyoming Fuel Company will plant a diverse mixture of native vegetation in order to restore the balance of food sources for wildlife. No threatened or endangered species habitats are located on the mine site, although the golden eagle and peregrine falcon have been observed in adjacent areas. Should the applicant identify critical habitat, threatened, endangered, or other species of concern on the leasehold, they will immediately notify the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Office of Surface Mining. In consultation with these agencies, the applicant will develop a plan which will assure the protection of these species. The Colorado Division of Wildlife and the Bureau of Land Management will monitor the impacts of mining on the sage grouse populations and strutting grounds. The wildlife survey was accomplished by State documentation and coordinated with the Colorado Division of Wildlife and the Bureau of Land Management (page 31, July 21, 1981, Technical Analysis for Extension and Reopening of the Canadian Strip Mine). The wintering area for deer wil l be impacted during mining but subsequently will be open to browsing by the deer. Enhancement of pronghorn and mule deer populations will be accomplished by encouraging the expansion of palatable shrubs and fortis in the reclamation phase. Impacts will also be mitigated by minimizing the disturbance of vegetation on the proposed mine areas through the proper positioning of haul roads and other mine support facilities. All sediment ponds which may potentially contain toxic materials will be fenced (page 80, Appendix 6, Vol. II of the permit application). Further impacts to wildlife habitat will be reduced by restricting access and hunting in the permit area. -96-