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NAR-OB-06 03:14PM FRON~Colorado Division of Miner~lc i Geology +13035663557 T-060 P.002/003 F-B35 <br />species which require spxial consideration including goose strutting grounds. Plcasc <br />address this mitigation plan as suggested by DOW, and revise the application accordingly. <br />3. In addition, the DOW recommends seeding un-mined azeas with a native grass and fort <br />mixture that has high forb contort to potentially benefit by encouraging continued use of the <br />area bysage-grouse. Rule 3.1.8(2) encourages operators to contact the DOW and/or other <br />federal agencies with wildlife responsibilities to sec if any unique opportunities are available <br />to enhance habitat and/or bmefit wildlife which could be accomplished. Such inter-seeding <br />un-maned areas within the permit area could potentially benefit the sage-grouse in the <br />surrounding arm. Please respond to this proposed mitigation, sad revise the application <br />accordingly. <br />4, Sedimentation :wd Erosion Control Plan: The applicant states that because ofthe change <br />in the mining plan, there are locations on the east side of the pit where stotmwater could <br />potentially flow out of the pit down Utc existing drainages. The applicant will provide <br />temporary erosion control measures in the form of diversion ditches, silt fences and straw <br />bales within and along the pit edges to ensure that all stormwater is diverted into the pit <br />Please be aware that a CDPS stomrwater permit tray be required for such activity. In <br />addition, please locate on the map where these erosion control features will be installed. <br />5. Comments from the Office of the State Engineer: The OSE provided written comments <br />regarding the application. A copy of the letter is attached for your review. Please respond to <br />their comments accordingly. <br />Please be advised th:u ICiag Mountain Sand & Gravel Pit Conversion Application maybe <br />deemed inadequate, :end the application maybe denied on March 15, 2005 unless We above- <br />mentioncd adequacy review items are addressed to the satisfaction of the Division. if you feel <br />more time is needed to complete your reply, the Division can grant an extension to the decision <br />date. This will be done upon receipt of a written waiver of your right to a decision by Marsh I5, <br />2005 and rsqucst for additional time. This must be received no later than the deadline date. <br />Yf you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call- <br />Sine y, <br />` d, U~U <br />ca Crosby <br />Environmental Protection pecialist <br />Enclosure <br />en: Csrl Mount; ])MG <br />Libby Miller; DOW <br />Paul Banks; Banks &t Gesso wlenclosure <br />