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while mining of phase II and III takes place. If so, please commit to a screened inlet on the <br />discharge pump, to prevent transport of native fishes to the Colorado River. 1?Jease address lined <br />spill containment for all hazardous materials to be stored on site and-revise the mining plan to <br />include the wording specified on the enclosed new policy. <br />10. Response adequate. <br />1 1. Recent studies indicate that water table drawdown of 1 meter or more will. generally result in <br />mortality of mature riparian vegetation. The proposal to apply water once stress is visible in the <br />mature cottonwoods will most likely be too late to save these trees. Please propose a detailed <br />plan that demonstrates the drawdown that will occur from the various pit dewatering operations <br />and the actions that will be used to minimize adverse affects to the mature riparian vegetation___ ___.. <br />when the drawdown at the tree locations is 1 meter or more. <br />12. Response adequate. <br />13. Response adequate. <br />14. Response adequate. <br />15. Response adequate. <br />16. Response adequate. <br />17. Response adequate. <br />18. Response adequate. <br />Exhibit F -Reclamation Plan Mao <br />19. Response adequate. <br />20. Response adequate. <br />21. Response adequate. <br />Exhibit G -Water Information <br />22. Response adequate. <br />23. Response adequate. <br />Exhibit H -Wildlife Information <br />24.It is highly recommended that Grand Junction Pipe and Supply company specify and commit to a <br />replacement plan for any mature trees in the permit area that are lost during mining. Replacement <br />trees should not take into account the trees along the north property line that provide little benefit <br />to wildlife. Replacement tree plans should include provisions for wire wrapping the trunks to <br />prevent damage from beaver and plans to ensure water is available for the replacement trees as <br />recommended by the DOW. Please address the recommendations for changes to the seed mix <br />