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<br />-48- <br />According to soil analysis at Energy Mine No. 1 there are no acid or <br />toxic forming materials. The soils are suitable as a plant growth <br />medium. The applicant will sample the soil prior to redistribution for <br />nitrate nitrogen, ammonium nitrogen, organic matter and phosphorus. If <br />nutrient deficiencies are encountered, the applicant will take the <br />appropriate measures to correct the deficiencies. <br />The permit revision application is in compliance with this section. <br />Vegetation - Rules 2.04.10, 2.05.4(2)(e) and 4.15 <br />A discussion of the vegetation communities is given in Section 719.19, <br />Volume I of Permit No. 79-177, and are shown on Map 15, Vegetation at <br />Energy No. 1 and No. 2. The only vegetation disturbance associated with <br />the development of the underground mine will be the removal 3 acres of <br />the big sagebrush community. All other vegetation which was big <br />sagebrush was disturbed by surface mining activities. <br />No threatened and/or endangered plant species were identified within the <br />disturbed area. The Division finds, therefore, pursuant to Rule <br />2.07.6(2)(n) that the proposed operation will not affect the continued <br />existence of threatened or endangered species. <br />The <br />Mi <br />m <br />approved in special Stipulation No. 9 to Perini <br />1980). A minimum of 1,000 stems/acre will be <br />diversity standard will be as approved in the <br />The applicant annually conducts a revegetation <br />determine revegetation success. <br />77, Table 96a. <br />roductfivi~will be as <br />t No. 79-177 (August 29, <br />established. A species <br />State program compliance. <br />monitoring program to <br />A grazing program will be implemented on the reclaimed lands at least two <br />years prior to bond release. The number of livestock and length of use <br />will be based on growing conditions at the time grazing is initiated. <br />This section is in compliance. <br />XI. fish and Wildlife - Rules 2.04.11, 2.05.6(2) and 4.18 <br />Information on fish and wildlife and their habitats is found in Section <br />779.20, Volume 1 of Permit No. 79-177. Maps No. 11 through 29 show <br />wildlife habitat surrounding the perniit area. All surface disturbance <br />related to the Foidel Creek Mine has been previously disturbed and <br />therefore no new impact to wildlife or their habitat is anticipated. The <br />Colorado Division of Wildlife was contacted regarding the permit revision <br />application and they felt no additional wildlife data was necessary. <br />No threatened or endangered animals or their critical habitats were <br />identified in the disturbed area. Nesting golden eagles occur along <br />cliff habitat south of the disturbed area, but the cliff habitat will not <br />