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increase the cost of extracting minerals by about <br /> $100,000 annually. <br /> o Designation would not affect nor restrict agricultural <br /> uses. <br /> o Overall, adverse impacts on soils and vegetation would <br /> not be expected to be significant. <br /> o Designation would aid in the protection of threatened and <br /> endangered species habitat. <br /> o Three new campsites and 36 .5 miles of trail would be <br /> constructed at an estimated cost of $453,000 . <br /> Current Legislation <br /> In 1977, President Carter proposed legislation which would <br /> have designated the Dolores as a part of the National System. <br /> However, no action was taken by Congress. Later, in 1978, <br /> Representative Burton of California introduced an omnibus bill <br /> which included the Dolores. Due to local opposition, the Dolores <br /> was dropped from this bill . The Dolores is not being considered <br /> in any legislation currently before Congress. <br /> gl <br /> • <br /> -4- <br />