2012-05-10_PERMIT FILE - M2012023

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In addition, District Wildlife Manager Bob Holder {(719)680 -1410 cell) would be available for onsite education to reduce human/wildlife conflicts upon request or to assist in management concerns. Although the permit application indicates there will be no new roads and utilize existing gas well roads for access/haul it should be noted that during the visit Mr. Tamburelli indicated that he was planning ingress/egress to the Shot Rock Pit via State Highway 238 (Reilly Canyon Road) across an intermittent stream/wetland area which is not addressed on this application. Should that occur protect wetlands, drainages, and riparian areas from erosion, sedimentation and spills. Map wetlands prior to development to identify and properly permit these sensitive areas. Consider wetland banking if feasible and maintain compliance with all state and federal environmental regulations and necessary permits. Other recommendations or considerations that might be applicable for the Shot Rock Pit and surrounding area are: ✓ Conserve soil horizons and segregate topsoil from subsoil. Re- vegetate topsoil piles to maintain soil microbe health and viability ✓ Minimize habitat fragmentation by limiting surface disturbance at any one time. ✓ Make every effort to aggressively control noxious and invasive weed species. Consult county and State of Colorado guidelines for weed identification and control. Map weed accumulations prior to ground disturbance to optimize weed mitigation. ✓ Educate employees and contractors on best management practices, environmental regulations, and raise awareness on wildlife issues. ✓ Encourage industry participation in CDOW's Operation Game Thief program and _ immediately_report ajl_potential poaching incidents. Educate contractors on the importance of poaching and wildlife harassment mitigation. ✓ Protect wetlands, drainages, and riparian areas from erosion, sedimentation and spills. Map wetlands prior to development to identify and properly permit these sensitive areas. Consider wetland banking if feasible. ✓ Restrict and monitor vehicular speed to reduce wildlife collision potential, increase safety, and minimize dust generation ✓ Fence livestock out of newly reclaimed areas until reclamation becomes established. Fence construction should follow CDOW fencing guidelines and be durable to avoid wildlife entrapment. STATE OF COLORADO John W. Hidcenlooper, Governor • Mike King, Executive Director, Department of Natural Resources Rids D. Cables, Director, Colorado Parks and Wildlife Parks and Wildlife Commission: David R. Brougham • Gary Butterworth, Vice-Chair • Chris Castilian Dorothea Farris • Tim Glenn, Chair • Allan Jones • BW Kane • Gaspar Falcone • Jim Pribyl • John Singletary Mark Smith, Secretary • Robert Streeter • Lenna Watson • Dean Wingfield Ex Officio Members: Mike King and John Salazar