PERMFILE126519

• Permit No: M2001001
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 3/21/2001
• Doc Name: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS REGULAR 112 OPERATION RECLAMATION PERMIT APPLICATION FORM
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

• Exhibit Page 28
EXHIBIT H -WILDLIFE INFORMATION
Re~~iv~d
MAR 21 ?DDl
Wildlife species common in area: 0~8~~~aa~BGee
DOLORES RIVER VALLEY, NE MONTEZUMA COUNTY oto9Y
Deer, coyote, fox, cottontail and jack rabbits, raptors(falcon, eagle), magpie and
songbirds (numerous types) on seasonal basis, skunk, bobcat, and numerous species
of rodents.
Unlikely that there are prairie dog colonies located in the area. However, mining
operations would not preclude passage of ferrets between any colonies which do exist.
Neither elk nor beaver are identified as common species in the vicinity of the proposed
project, according to information from NRCS, USFWS and CDOW, but may be found in
the area according to some residents. Elk are seen on occasion, according to CDOW.
While there are species of trout and salmon in the Dolores River, since this is not a river
operation, they are not listed and were not addressed by the agencies.
2. Threatened and endangered species impacted:
DOLORES RIVER VALLEY. NE MONTEZUMA COUNTY
From NRCS letter of 17 AUG 2000
As we discussed before, the bald eagle is the most common T&E species found
on or near the site. This is usually winter use, but the potential for nesting always
exists. The southwest willow flycatcher may also be present along the river
bottom where dense stands of willow exist.
From conversation with Terry Ireland, USFWS, Grand Junction office, 25 August 2000:
Historic peregrine falcon aeries are located in the area, although the species has
been delisted. This is not prime habitat for bald eagles.
Canada Linx has potential for presence in this area.
Boreal toad may occur in the area but is unlikely to be present.
Consultation maybe necessary ~ to consider water depletion and its impact on
the following endangered fish species: Colorado pike minnow, humpback chub,
razorback sucker, bonytail.
No known or likely prairie dog populations capable of supporting black-tailed ferret
populations. There are no known prairie dog colonies in the area, so it is highly unlikely
that black-tailed ferrets dwell in the area. No survey was performed.
3. Assessment of mining impact on wildlife:
Due to the poor quality of forage and grazing existing on the site, mining will have little or no
negative impact on wildlife, as wildlife are not frequent users of the site. However, even short-
term impact on wildlife will be beneficial, since the vegetated stockpile and non-water reclaimed
areas will have better stands of forage available for wildlife than currently exists. In the long
term, reclamation should improve the capability of the area to sustain wildlife, although this is
not the intent of reclamation. Use is presently marginal. The siting and operation of the
project will allow for continued migration of wildlife both up and down river and across the
valley, through buffer zones of 70 to 450 feet in width around the permit boundaries, and
therefore should have no reasonable potential for adverse impact on migration patterns. While
claims are often made regarding the negative effect on wildlife from increased human activities,
~~ if any federal action is involved; otherwise consultation is required only if there is a potential fora "take'
of a threatened or endangered species.
Four States Aggregates, LLC 15 MAR 2001
Application for Permit: Line Camp Pit M-2001-001 FSA-LCP-D2-001