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16 <br />XII. Fish and Wildlife Information - Rules 2.04.11, 2.05.6(2), and 4.18 <br />Fish and wildlife information can be found on pages 3-143 through 3-171 in <br />Volume I. The fish and wildlife protection plan is on pages 4-81 through 4-82 <br />of Volume I. <br />The proposed permit and adjacent area hosts a wide range of wildlife species. <br />This is largely due to the existence of numerous distinct habitats at the mine <br />site. Wildlife which currently inhabits the area may be displaced by surface <br />activities. However, there are many acres of similar habitat surrounding the <br />mine area which can easily absorb displaced individuals. <br />There are no threatened or endangered species which are known to use or <br />inhabit the site. However, it is possible that the site is used as hunting <br />grounds for some Peregrine Falcons which nest to the north and east. The <br />Division requested comments from the Colorado Division of Wildlife. No <br />comments were received by the Division. <br />Pursuant to Rule 2.07.6(2)(n) and on the basis of available information, the <br />Division finds that the proposed activities would not affect the continued <br />existence of threatened or endangered species or result in the destruction or <br />adverse modification of their critical habitat. <br />The Division finds the proposed operation in compliance with the requirements <br />of this section. <br />