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EXHIBIT H <br />Wildlife Information <br />The proposed expansion azea is not developed, has sparse vegetation and few <br />native species. Cottontail rabbits, assorted rodents, small reptiles and birds can be found <br />in the general area. During the process to obtain Mesa County's approval for expanded <br />mining operations, the conditional use permit application was reviewed by several state <br />and federal agencies, including the State of Colorado Division of Wildlife, and the <br />agencies did not identify the proposed expansion area as having wildlife habitat <br />characteristics. Further, the review agencies contacted, including the Colorado Division <br />of Wildlife, found no adverse impacts on the natural environment resulting from site <br />operations. <br />The proposed pit expansion azeas aze not known habitat for any endangered or <br />threatened species, and mining and reclamation activities will not interfere with <br />migratory fly routes. There is no known seasonal use of the area by any significant <br />species. <br />Irrigated farmlands, the proposed post-mining land use, will provide attractive <br />habitat for some species. <br />