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<br />' and probably originated from hatchery stockings. It was most <br /> likely a displaced individual that did not represent a <br /> resident population of this species in the Colorado River <br /> in the development area. <br /> None of the plant species observed in the field surveys is <br /> designated as an endangered or threatened species by the U.S. <br />' Department of the Interior, Bureau of Fish and Wildlife Service. <br /> A list of threatened and endangered wildlife species occurring <br /> in Grand County is provided in Table H-5. The peregrine falcon <br /> was the only such species encountered in the vicinity of Windy <br /> Gap during the study. One member of the species was sighted <br /> flying near Willow Creek Reservoir on July 26, 1976. The <br /> Division of Wildlife reports that an active aerie of this <br /> species has been recorded at Kinney Creek about four miles west <br /> of the Windy Gap development area. No other threatened or <br />1 endangered species were encountered or are known to exist in <br /> the vicinity of the Windy Gap project. <br />' <br /> IMPACTS OF PERMITTED ACTIVITIES ON WILDLIFE <br />' Site preparation and mining will affect wildlife primarily <br /> in terms of short term habitat disruption. Approximately <br /> 5 acres of sagebrush habitat will be eliminated during the <br /> construction period. Following construction, the habitat <br /> will be restored (Exhibit E). Some increase in air pollution <br /> and noise will cause some minor disruption of wildlife habitat <br /> beyond the permitted area. There will be no direct runoff <br />' from the mined area to Willow Creek. Aquatic life should not <br /> be impacted by mining operations. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />I.J <br /> <br /> <br />