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I ~ 2.05.6 -MITIGATION OF THE IMPACT3 OF MINING OPERATIONS
<br />AIR POLLUTION CONTROL PLAN
<br />An Air Pollution Control Permit has been obtained from the Colorado
<br />Department of Public Health and Environment and is included in
<br />Appendix 2.
<br />FISH AND WILDLIFE PLAN
<br />Seasonal Use of Potentially Occurring Wildlife Species
<br />With the exception of migratory birds and bats, the wildlife species
<br />encountered during the site inspection or that potentially occur on-site
<br />are expected to be year-round residents or users of the site. Carnivore
<br />and ungulate species are not restricted to this site and tend to have
<br />relatively large home ranges (up to several square miles). The majority of
<br />rodent and insectivore species can be expected to reside on-site
<br />throughout the year, though many may hibernate during the cold
<br />months. Avian species may beyear-round, temporary migrants, or
<br />summer residents of the site. Year-round residents would include
<br />~ • raptors, gaIlinaceous birds, doves, owls, and woodpeckers. The majority
<br />of passerines would use the site during the spring, summer, and fall for
<br />breeding, feeding or resting during migration. Amphibian and reptile
<br />species of the site are year-round residents.
<br />Project Effecds to Wildlife
<br />Noise and air emissions during min;ng will cause a temporary
<br />disturbance to wildlife during active operations. Some wildlife species
<br />will be temporarily displaced within areas of surface operations. Species
<br />such as raccoons, coyotes, deer, and raptors will continue to use the
<br />property and adjacent areas during m;ning operations and the site itself
<br />when operations are not active. Bird species will use the periphery of the
<br />site and the site itself opportunistically, if prey or food species are
<br />present.
<br />The proposed project will ultimately return the site to a topography and
<br />vegetation community similar (or better from a wildlife perspective) than
<br />that now on site. The existing hay meadow within Hay Gulch will not be
<br />disturbed. Permanent reclamation of the site will entail grading,
<br />respreading topsoil, and seeding and planting perennial native species
<br />• that will support wildlife species. The m;n;ng and reclamation will create
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<br />National King Coal, LLC ~ King II Mine
<br />Section 2.05.6
<br />Page 1 February, 2006
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