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~, . Five • • information is easily obtained from D.O.W. and needs to be incorporated into the Fish and Wildlife Resources section of the application. A surveyed list of existing species must be provided. Any known threatened or endangered species occurring in or near the permit area should be mentioned. A discussion of whether any migration routes are present in the area must be submitted. A map showing migratory routes, winter ranges, monitoring stations, and mitigation facilities must be provided. It is stated that a golden eagle nests in the area. The nest site and feeding areas must be identified in relation to the proposed mine facilities. Reports included by Fowler (Environmental Scientist) and Alexander (USFS) are contradictory with regard to description of habitat. One report characterized the permit area as mountain shrub (oakbrush and service-berry) while the other describes the area as semi-desert (yucca, grams, cactus, etc.) with an overstory of pinyon-juniper. This discrepancy needs to be clarified. One report and a letter from the Colorado Division of Wildlife classifies the area a critical elk and mule deer winter range, while another letter states that the permit area is not classed as key winter game range. These statements must be clarified. The Division of Wildlife fisheries study (Exhibit R) was not included in the Mine Plan and should be submitted. Provide a statement as to how the fish and wildlife plan will minimize disturbances and adverse impacts on fish and wildlife and related en- vironmental factors. Include a discussion of the adequacy of the re- vegetation plan with respect to providing habitat and palatable food resources for wildlife. If an active golden eagle and/or bald eagle nest is likely to be impacted by the proposed mining activity, then impact control measures should be identified to protect the nesting activity. If the permit area is within critical elk and mule deer range, then impact control measures should be discussed and employed to limit re- lated impacts. Maps and Plans Provide elevations and locations of required water quality and quantity, fish and wildlife, and air quality monitoring stations. Locations of proposed water wells and depths must be submitted.