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1 <br />The results of the monitoring tests measured at the Ditmazs operation show that vibration levels <br />from the six blasts were well below the acceptable vibration levels listed by the OSMRE. <br />Therefore, CMI has assurance that rto perceptible vibrations will be felt at any of the homes in <br />the vicinity of the Castle Rock Quarry. <br />3.G End-Use Land Use Plan <br />The disturbed land will be reclaimed for anend-use of grazing. <br />3.H Background Analysis <br />' 3.H.1 Wildlife Impact Analysis <br />' In 1989 the Division of Wildlife (DOW) performed a wildlife evaluation on the site. The general <br />azea was listed as habitat for mule deer, bobcat, grouse, raptors, antelope and the Plains sharp- <br />tailed grouse, which is listed as a State endangered species. The DOW recommended that <br />' reclamation occur as mining progresses to limit the disturbed azea. This evaluation is included in <br />Appendix 3. <br />' In 1995 CMI contracted a wildlife biologist to survey the Castle Rock Quarry site for grouse <br />using the standards set by the DOW. Appendix 3 includes a copy of the report indicating there <br />was no evidence of the Plains sharp-tailed grouse at the proposed site. <br />The shrub habitat on the slopes is more important to wildlife then the grassed uplands where <br />' mining will occur. The mining will temporarily displace animals from the affected upland azeas. <br />Disturbance of the shrubs on the side slopes will be minimized. <br />3.H.2 Historic Archaeologic/Paleontologic Assessment <br />As mentioned in 1.E.6, the mining site itself contains no significant historical resources as <br />' identified on the Historic Resources Map of The County Master Plan. Our contact with the State <br />Historic Preservation office indicates there aze no known historic or azchaeologic resources on <br />Ure site and that referral letter is included in Appendix 4. Subsequent to the State's analysis, the <br />applicant retained an azchaeological consultant to perform an independent survey en the <br />property. This extensive work also found no evidence of any paleontologic, azchaeologic, or <br />historic artifacts on the site. This report is contained in Appendix 4. <br />' 3.H.3 Phase III Drainage/Sediment and Erosion Control Plan <br />t This information is included as a sepazate document (see Appendix 6). <br /> <br /> <br /> 22 <br /> <br />