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2 Pages 2630, Proposed Budget. The funding levels in the proposed , budget dealing with BLM may be desirable but are highly optimistic E-3 under the present budget climate. We do not feel that Task 122, Monitor Existing Populations, is appropriate for a land management agency. This should be the responsibility of the states and USFWS. Utah BLM's share would have to be worked out jointly with the Colorado BLM for each fiscal year. Both of our offices are trying to resolve the funding level for specific endangered species recovery plans with our Washington Office. Due to finalization of recent Congressional appropriations for FY 78, it is not possible to allocate funds for any of the itemized tasks in 1978. Since the ' budget table begins with 1977 funding levels which we have been unable to fund totally, you may want to revise the table, in items #111, 1121, and 1122 to show 1977 and 1978 funds for BLM possibly beginning in 1979 through 1981. BLM funds are contingent on Con- gressional appropriations which, hopefully, will increase .for our wildlife program in future fiscal years. ' We have been able to accomplish item #114 in monitoring major river habitats on the Green, Colorado, and San Juan Rivers in 1977. These reports will be submitted to the Team upon their completion. ' Preparation of HMP's (item #131) and implementation of HMP's (item #132) may have to be delayed pending accomplishment of all , interagency inventory work, but hopefully these can be started by 1980 if proper funding is received. We appreciate the opportunity to review this draft plan and hope our comments will assist you in finalizing the plan. Please continue to keep us informed on the status of this plan and field operations so that` , we can continue to plan and participate in this recovery effort. 1 .~ z 2-~' tt--mac r- ~L~~~ ~J