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<br />ENVIRONMENT, INC. <br />MARCH 26, 2001 <br /> <br />PARE 12 <br />2. Our attorney is working with the Division of Wildlife to <br />address this issue and he is discussing the buffer distance <br />with Mr. Lee Carlson of the US Fish and Wildlife Service <br />{USFWS) regarding the eagle roost. i transferred the roost <br />area to the mining plan map but have not placed a buffer line <br />on the map because the distance has not been agreed upon at <br />this time. USFWS is centering on requiring a one-eighth mile <br />(0.125) buffer, subject to DOW concurrence, around the roost. <br />When the buffer distance is set we will submit a map showing <br />its location. I have enlarged a section of the Mining Plan <br />map showing the roost area and create Adequacy Exhibit 7 for <br />your use. PSt:G is fully aware of their responsibilities <br />regarding threatened and endangered species that may exist on <br />the mine site. No mining will take place inside the buffer <br />during the period Nov 1 to March 1. <br />3. PSSG will do a survey for Burrowing Owls on any area covered <br />with prairie dog holes on the site prior to stripping the <br />land. Be assured they have been aware of this requirement for <br />some time and are committed to surveying for and protecting <br />all possible endangered and threatened species that may exist <br />on this site. Prior to disturbing prairie dog towns between <br />March 1 and October 31 a borrowing owl study will be completed <br />on the area to be disturbed. If owls are found in the study <br />area no mining will take place until they have left for the <br />season. <br />LIST OF ATTACHMENTS TO THIS RESPONSE: <br />Proof of Publication <br />Return receipt colSies <br />Exhibit C-1 Mining Plan Map (revised) <br />Adequacy Exhibit 1 - X- sections <br />Adequacy Exhibit 2 - Plant layout <br />LRCWE well analysis <br />Adequacy Exhibit 3 - Silt ponds <br />Inert fill affidavit <br />Adequacy Exhibit 4 - Well map <br />OSE Printout <br />FIRM map <br />Adequacy Exhibit 5 - Wetlands map <br />Historical Letter and Map <br />Adequacy Exhibit 6 - Site SV11L870 <br />Adequacy Exhibit 7 -Roost Map <br />i hope these responses have <br />you had. I will place a copy of <br />Clerk of the Board as required. <br />call me. <br />Sincerely, <br />Environment, inc <br />~~ <br />Stevan L. O'Brian <br />President <br />cc Weld County Clerk <br />Platte Sand & Gravel LLC <br />file <br />addressed the adequacy questions <br />this packet with the Weld County <br />I you have any questions please <br />enclosures <br />