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The following information pertaining to wildlife is provided for use by <br />the Land Reclamation Board in their consideration of a mining permit <br />• for_ Western District- Coal - United States Steel Corporation <br />The Colorado Division of Wildlife does hereby find, to the best of our <br />knowledge, that the impact of the proposed mining operation on wildlife <br />will be: <br />X minor <br />moderate <br />major <br />Mine Location: T. 13 S., R. 90 W., Sec. 8 S 1/2, S 1/2 located at Somerset, <br />Co at Elk Creek. <br />Wildlife Species list: (may be attached) Deer, elk, bear, rabbits, non-game <br />mammals, raptors including the bald eagle, and songbirds inhabit the area <br />around the present mine site. Also found coyote and bobcat. <br />Endangered Species Impacted: None <br />Assessment of Impact on Wildlife: (may be attached) This mine has been in <br />operation for many years and no further surface development is planned in this <br />area. The wildlife habitat in the mine area is small. The adjacent area is <br />excellent winter range for deer. <br />Mine Reclamation Recommendations: (may be attached) The reclamation plan <br />submitted by the company is excellent. <br />Prepared by Dave Kenvin Title Wildlife Conservation Officer <br />Date December 21, 1977 <br />. 2.04-75 <br />