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,• 2.05.6 Mitigation of the Impacts of Mining Operations <br />(1) Air Pollution Control Plan <br />A fugitive dust permit was issued for the Blue Ribbon <br />Mine. This permit was amended by the Colorado Department of <br />Health for the increased production at the Mine. By a letter <br />dated February 16, 1990, Blue Ribbon Coal Company canceled its <br />air emissions permit. <br />(2) Fish and Wildlife Plan <br />The Operator will make every effort to work with DOW in <br />the protection and enhancement of fish and wildlife resources. <br />Limited human activity associated with mining will be <br />the main impact on wildlife. Activities within the permit area, <br />other than on the mine itself and major access roads, will be <br />limited to the period from sunrise to sunset between 1 December <br />and 15 April, except in emergency situations. This measure will <br />help decrease the disturbance of any wintering concentrations of <br />deer and elk. During harsh winters, the Operator will consult <br />with the DOW to determine other measures that might be instituted <br />to minimize the impacts to wintering big game. <br />• The cutting of snags within the permit area will be <br />prohibited, except those that need to be removed for mining <br />operations. This will minimize the loss of perches and nesting <br />trees for raptors, cavity nesters, and insectivorous birds. <br />The Operator will not use persistent pesticides in the <br />permit area during mining and reclamation activities except as <br />approved by the Division. The Operator currently has a noxious <br />weed control plan incorporated in the permit which provides for <br />the use of broad leaf herbicides. <br />During employee orientation, the Operator will advise <br />its employees against discharging firearms in the area. <br />The Operator will do everything possible to prevent and <br />control fires in the area, which are not approved by the <br />regulatory authority. Burning or roller chopping the climax oak <br />brush is considered to be a beneficial wildlife management <br />• <br />118 (Rev. 10-8-90) <br />