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STATE OF COLORADO Bill Owens, Governor DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES DIVISION OF WILDLIFE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNRY EMPLOYER John W. Mumma, Director Southeast Region: 2126 N Weber Street Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907 Telephone: (719)2275200 February 11, 2000 Mr. Carl B. Mount Division of Minerals 8 Geology 1313 Sherman Street, Room 215 Denver, CO 80203 RECEIVED 4 2000 Diyi~On ur M ~ra~ B Gep ~Y Subject: Lake County Gravel PR, Permit No. M-197759 Dear Mr. Mount: iii iiiiiiiuiiii iii 999 For Wildlrfe- For People The Division has reviewed the above referenced application and is familiar with the site. Based on our review and knowledge of wildlife uses in the local area we don't believe this proposed expansion will negatively impact the wildlfe resource. Further, we believe the reclamation plan developed in conjunction with the NRCS is appropriate and adequate to ensure proper reclamation of the site following mining. We would suggest, however, that a!I stockpiled topsoil be stored, sloped, and seeded with an appropriate temporary seed mix to minimize loss to erosion over the life of the pit. We believe this especially necessary due to the expected life of the mine. Finally, if deemed practical, we would suggest that reclamation be initiated prior to the full completion of mining to minimze the extent of exposed and disturbed acreage. The Division appreciates having the opportunity to provide comments. Please feel free to contact me at (719)227-5227 should you have any questions or require additional information. Sincerely, David C. Habitat E Cc: Tom Martin, CDOW file Fig DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, Greg Watcher, Executive Director WILDLIFE COMMISSION, Chuck Lewis, Chairman • Mark LeVelley, Vice-Chairman • Bernard L. Black Jr., Secretary Rick Enstrom, Member •,Philip James Member • Marianna Reftopoulos, Member Arnold Salamr, Member • Bab Shoemaker, Member • Greg Wacher, Non-Voting Member • Don Ament, Non-Voting Member