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2 <br />The stakeholder group should take advantage of the lengthy period between the <br />publishing of the BLM draft plan in the Spring of 2010, and the final plan and record of <br />decision to further refine a proposed river management plan, react to new information <br />found in the Moffat Tunnel Firming Project EIS, and respond to public comments on the <br />alternate river management plan. <br />The BLM believes the ultimate deadline for full consideration of a stakeholder alternative will <br />occur during the time period between the draft plan and the final plan. The November 30, 2009, <br />deadline is based on the BUM's desire to facilitate cooperation with the stakeholders group. If <br />the BLM performs an environmental analysis of at least a conceptual proposal in the draft plan, <br />rather than wait until the final plan, feedback from the public will be facilitated. <br />The BLM recognizes the importance of this river segment to the State of Colorado and to the <br />stakeholders. The BLM also recognizes the impact that its suitability determination could have <br />on future river management. The BLM remains committed to working with the stakeholder <br />group within the confines of our statutory obligation to complete resource management plans and <br />Wild and Scenic River analysis in a timely manner. <br />Sincerely, <br />rpOavid B. Hunsaker <br />Acting State Director -i&!Anw Marie Buraer� Acting <br />cc: <br />Dave Stout, Kremmling Field Office TMariager <br />Steve Bennett, Silt Field Office Manager <br />Rob Buirgy, Stakeholder Group Facilitator <br />