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<br />EXHIBIT D-1 - WILDLIFE INFORMATION <br />Topaz Mine, Pioneer Uravan, Inc. <br />March 10, 1980 <br />The follnwinq information pertaining to wildlife is pro vi dad for use by <br />the Lano Reclamation Board in Their consideration of a mining hermit <br />for Pioneer llravan, inc. <br />Carnaticn Mine. Gvo Val1PV. <br />The Colorado Division of Wildlife does hereby find, to the best of our <br />knowledoes. that the impact of the proposed mining operation on wildlife <br />will be <br />minor <br />+% moderate <br />ma joc• <br />P1ina Location: T. '~4 N. , R. 18 W. , SW'; Sec. 13 and SE; Sec. 14 <br />Wildlife Species List: (may be attached) The major wildlife species which <br />will be impacted by the operation are deer, elk and antelope. Deer and elk use <br />the area primarily as winter-range. Many other wildlife species also inha~it the <br />area. <br />Endangered Species Impacted: None that are known. <br />Assessment of Impact on Wilylife: (may be attached) The numerous exploration <br />roads and human activity associated with these roads will have an adverse impact <br />on wildlife. Wintertime human activity in the area will impact the value of the <br />area as valuable winter range for big game. <br />Mine Reclamation Recommsndations: (may be attached) Exploration and service <br />roads should be closed and revegetated with natural vegetation. Water resources <br />available in the area should be developed for wildlife and livestock, where feasible. <br />The Division of Wildlife should be contacted during reclamation of exploration roads <br />for consultation on which road closures would benefit wildlife the most. <br />Prepared by Ron Arant TitleWildlife Conservation Officer <br />Date 9/19/17 statement revised as of ~i/25/78 <br />