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Since the sightings and sign of activity were observed only in the ledges located to the south, near the White River and on the west borders of the proposed coal mine, public access roads into the pinyon-juniper habitat of this ledge dominated landscape will be kept to a minimum. Mule Deer -This prime species is a winter migrant into the projected area of impact, but there are also summer residents scattered in the pinyon juniper and concentrated in the riparian communities. During spring, summer and fall daylight hours, the mule deer.spend most of their time in the pinyon-juniper and riparian communities where security cover is good, but during twilight and nocturnal hours they utilize sagebrush and grass communities for feeding. In winter they also feed during the day. Construction and operation of the mine will not appreciably impact the deer herd if winter harassment and road kills can be controlled. Company vehicles of all kinds (including snowmobiles) will be restricted to use of established roads only. A speed limit of 30 mph will be posted and strictly enforced for the haul and access roads Pronghorn -Pronghorn are primarily located only on the northern and eastern boundaries of the proposed coal mine, waste disposal and Utah side of the coal transportation route. They prefer the grass and sagebrush or mixed desert shrub habitats. Increased human activity is a concern on all sites, but most concern is for the waste disposal site and coal conveyor. Company vehicles of all kinds, including snowmobiles, will be prohibited from off road use. A speed limit of 30 mph will he established and strictly enforced for the haul and access roads. Placement of the disposal site is also a major concern. This site lies directly on a natural route between the pronghorn habitat to the north and a permanent water source at Cactus Reservoir to the southeast. It is thought that utilization of the disposal site in only necessary increments and simultaneously reclaiming it will facilitate the continued use of the access route by pronghorn. IV.N Cultural and Historic Resources Mitigation Plan Pursuant to OSM stipulation No. 4 and CMLR (now DMG) stipulation No. 31, Blue Mountain Energy commits to a mitigation plan for those cultural resource sites examined for eligibility for the National Register of Historic Places by the Colorado State Historic Preservation Office. The mitigation plan is outlined below. A. General Plan for Mine Life Eligible Sites 5R6 9191, 5RB 532, 5RB~~S, 4RB ~8, 5R 9, 5RB 902, SR~, 5RB' 5R6 1 `12, 5RB•]Di~, 5RB 196S~5R8 5RB ~82, and }~R 11 // \\ Mine Permit Renewal #3 (Rev. 8/99) IV-51