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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 5. That modifications to the existing floodplain in the immediate vicinity of Rifle will be accompanied by revision of the FEMA maps. 6. That prior to any physical modification to the floodplain within ten miles of Rifle, the impact on the mosquito population will be properly studied by the U.S. Department of Interior, and to the extent the mosquito population is expected to increase, that long term mitigation measures will be implemented to keep the mosquito population at or below current levels. 7. That the agencies developing programs to protect endangered fish species will base their decisions on scientific standards, facts and data. City of Delta 1. Of primary concern is the affect this program may have on the designation of the Gunnison and Uncompahgre Rivers. The current endangered species designation of the Gunnison River to the Uncompahgre has caused the City difficulty in the past. 2. We would like to generate a river plan which identifies the opportunities and needs of the river and its various residents and neighbors. We would hope that the efforts of the Recovery Program could have an integral place in this process and that our plan may even help identify opportunities for the recovery program. 3. What we would rather not see is this Recovery Program used as a stepping stone to change the designation of the Gunnison to endangered species waters, making it even more difficult for our citizens and property owners to use, develop and protect their lands. IV - 5 ./ On lands that are in the immediate vicinity of Rifle, the program will provide topographic maps to the City of Rifle and to FEMA. .,I'Studies are currently undelWay to determine the effects of the proposed action on mosquito production. .,I'The project will work closely with private landowners and local mosquito abatement districts to minimize mosquito production. ./F or additional information, see section on mosquitoes. ./Since the inception of the Recovery Program, extensive scientific research has been conducted to determine the best alternatives for fish recovery. Recovery Program decisions are based on results of this research and on the experience of endangered fish species' experts. .,I'The final rule on critical habitat was published in the Federal Register 50 CFR Part 17 on March 21, 1994. The proposed project will not affect that designation. .,I'The land acquisition coordinator for the Recovery Program has expressed support. for the River Plan to the City of Delta. The project has and will continue to work cooperatively with both landowners and the community. ./The designation of critical habitat has been finalized and reported in the Federal Register as 50 CFR Part 17, dated March 21, 1994. This project will not expand upon that designation nor affect the current status of the Gunnison River.