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Code of Crnmsent g.4 We can only suggest funding levels and tasks for agencies involved with the humpback chub. Because,BIA is directly or indirectly responsible for lands and rivers that may impact humpback chubs, we have invited BIA to participate in habitat management. G-1 This is the intent of Task 34. S No reply required. I-1 In the teat, the Yampa River in Dinosaur National Monument is considered seperately from the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument. However, because the reaches of the two streams inhabitated by humpback chubs are near the confluence of the two rivers, the two areas appear as one on the pap. I-2 All viable methods will be considered ae sampling techniques by agencies and, consultants doing field research oa humpback chubs. I-3 Starch-gel-electrophoresis is one of many techniques that will be used to investigate the relationships between members of the geaus Gila. I-4 The Recovery Tesm can only recommend tasks and funding levels for the recovery effort to the agencies involved. Willow Beach NFH was suggested because the Fish and Wildlife Service already has humpback chubs there. It is the responsibility of the agencies to determine which branch of the agency will complete the tasks and to appropriate foods accordingly. J No reply required. 1 The Recovery Team understands that one specimea of Gila was collected during fall sampling oa the White River. It was tentatively identified as G. ele ans or a member of the Gila complei. Ir-1 The Recovery Team believes that information caa be gathered for Tasks 12, 13, and 22 while Task 11 is being completed. We need the information as soon as possible and caa not afford to wait until Task 11 is completed before beg{nnin the other projects. We agree that several of these tasks can be carried out as a single project, but for the Step-Down- Plan prefer to keep them separate. 67