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that no problems are expected with use of this soil material during reclamation activities. Vegetation-Rule 2.04.10 Vegetation information in contained in Section 2.04.10 in the permit document. As this area, previous to mining activities, was used ae fruit orchards, the dominant vegetation type was apple and pear trees. In addition, some small areas within the orchards have been used for production of hay. Virtually all of the permit area has been used for agricultural purposes. Fish and Wildlife-Rule 2.04.11 Information on fish and wildlife resources ie in Section 2.04.11 of the permit document. Mule deer, elk, and black bear are located within the North Fork region in substantial numbers. Cougar, or mountain lion, have been observed in the area in the past, but their numbers are limited due to the extended territorial nature of the epeciee. No critical habitats for the three principal epeciee are found within the area to be disturbed by TCC. Wildlife use of the pernit area is largely incidental, and some vas of the agricultural land by wildlife does occur, particularly during winter. Because TCC facilities will be located on area used for agricultural purposes, no critical habitat ie expected to be impacted. The most common game bird found in the permit and adjacent area is the mourning dove. In a few areas, the blue grouse may occur, but only at adjacent higher elevations. During breeding season, several epeciee of raptors are found in the vicinity of the permit area. During the winter, the red-tail hawk and golden eagle have been commonly observed, and bald eagles may use the area along the North Fork of the Gunnison River. The North Fork of the Gunnison Aiver begins at the confluence of Anthracite and Ruddy Creeks, approximately 15 miles upstream form the permit area. The stream is classified as a fishery stream by the Colorado Division of Wildlife. Surveys assessing the condition of the aquatic environment shows that the section of the stream above Paonia ie in good condition. Fish species in the river vary within the location of the stream. The bald eagle ie the only rare and endangered animal species that may occur on the permit or adjacent areas. Although not listed as threatened or endangered, the golden eagle has been given the same protection ae the bald eagle by virtue of its inclusion in the Bald Eagle Protection Act. Bald eagles and golden eagles may utilize some of the land in the North Fork, but it is unlikely that any impact will occur with respect to these epeciee as a result of the coal handling facilities at TCC. Description of the Operations and Reclamation Plan Facilities at the Terror Creek loadout consist of a truck scale, raw, crushed, and sorted coal stockpiles, crushing and screening facilities, a train Loadout facility, and an office, shop, bathhouse, and storage facilities. The anticipated annual coal tonnage handled at this facility will be up to 500,000 tons. Drainage and sedimentation control consists of a diversion ditch to direct undisturbed irrigation drainage and etorn runoff around the site, a berm to prevent spillage of coal over the bench, and a sediment and dugout pond to retain Terror Creek Loadout Page 5