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07.J U L• 2 9. 2 0 0 89 9; 0 0 A M7195615321 DOW PUE SVC CNTR <br />STATE OF COLORADO <br />Bill Ritter, Jr., Governor <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES <br />DIVISION OF WILDLIFE <br />AN I:QVAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER <br />Thomas E_ Remington, Director <br />6060 Broadway <br />Denver, Colorado 80216 <br />Telephone; (303) 297-1192 <br />wildlife.afate,co.us <br />July 29, 2008 <br />Vern Pfannenstiel <br />Manager, Environmental Services-West <br />Peabody Investment Corp. <br />3001 W. Shamrell Blvd <br />Suite 110 <br />Flagstaff AZ86001 <br />Dear Mr. Pfannenstiel, <br />NO. 0594 P. 2/4lj1'kj4 <br />For Wzldlifs- <br />Far People <br />Thank you for the opportunity to comment on Colorado Goal Resources, LLC plans to drill ten (10) coal <br />exploration holes on the Hill Ranch. The Division of Wildlife is indeed familiar with the property and considers <br />Mr. Hill a partner in conservation efforts. <br />Utilization of existing coal bed methane (CBM) well pads and existing access routes will lessen the impact of <br />exploration and we appreciate those efforts. Removal of cuttings and any waste material or litter is essential <br />and will undoubtedly be a portion of the agreement with Mr. HIII or the CBM producer. Although development <br />of these exploration holes appears to have minimal impact due to previous CBM disturbance care must be taken <br />to lessen further impact. <br />Please consider the following: <br />Your letter does not indicate a time frame for this endeavor but hunting seasons will begin in <br />late August, early September and care should be taken to avoid hunter impact. This too should <br />be addressed by Hill Ranch agreements. However, if you plan to access the Hill Ranch via the <br />Bosque del Oso State Wildlife Area time restrictions are in place during hunting season - no <br />entry before 9,00 AM and exit before 3:00 PM. <br />¦ involve CDOW personnel early in the project planning phases and use Natural Diversity Information <br />Source wildlife GI5 data prior to development. <br />• Apply Seasonal timing to avoid wildlife conflict in accordance with CDOW recommendations, <br />¦ Use state of the art technology to protect existing vegetation. use of mats if possible for drilling <br />operations to preserve topsoil and vegetative root stock. <br />DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Harris D. Sherman, ExeMiVe Director <br />WILDLIFE COMMISSION. Robert Bray, Chair a Bred Coors, Vice Chair • Tim Glenn, Secretary <br />Members. Dennis Buechler - Jeffrey CrayAord 9 Dorothea Farris a Roy McAnally . Richard Roy a Robert St?'eeter