2016-04-22_PERMIT FILE - M2016010 (2)

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i ,* . COLORADO CO '�s 41,`x;1( z Parks and Wildlife rw •11.1 Department of Natural Resources rr Southeast Region rtgee`VED 4255 Sinton Road Colorado Springs, CO 80907 APR 2 2 2016 P 719.227.5200 F 719.227.5223 DIVISION OF RECIAMATIOi` April 18, 2016 MINING AND S=F Th' Amy Eschberger Colorado Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety Environmental Protection Specialist 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 RE: Notice of 112 Construction Materials Reclamation Permit Application Consideration Transit Mix Concrete Co., Hitch Rack Ranch Quarry, File No, M-2016-010 Dear Ms. Eschberger: Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is in receipt of the above referenced quarry lease application and is familiar with the site. Transit Mix Concrete has already met with CPW and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) about the proposed quarry. Based on the location of the proposed quarry, both CPW and USFWS instructed Transit Mix Concrete to perform surveys for the federally and state threatened Mexican spotted owl, since it is known habitat for the species. CPW notices that the mining operation is set to take place around Little Turkey Creek. Alt wetland areas should be buffered a minimum of 100 feet from the outside edge of the creek. Any development, surface disturbance, and outbuildings should be discouraged except where necessary for mining operations. Additionally, hydrological flows that support wetlands should remain undisturbed and not impeded. Natural vegetation should not be altered unless for purposes necessary to the mining operation. Native grasses and forbs should be maintained and mowing strongly discouraged except as required around the immediate areas of buildings and mining operations. The control of noxious weeds is the responsibility of the landowner. Noxious weeds shall be actively controlled using methods such as mowing and spraying. Species specific control measures should be used when pesticides are felt necessary for the control of noxious weeds. All equipment that is entering the site from a different location should be cleaned of all soil and vegetation to help prevent the spread of noxious weeds. If any fencing is to be used, wildlife friendly fencing should be utilized. CPW will provide information on wildlife friendly fencing upon request. Bob D.Broscheid,Director,Colorado Parks and Wildlife•Parks and Wildlife Commission:Robert W.Bray•Chris Castilian,Chair•Jeanne Home,Vice-Chair , g. John Howard•Bill Kane•Dale Pizel•James Pnbyl,Secretary•James Vigil•Dean Wingfield• Michelle Zimmerman•Alex Zipp , * . •