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in the segment and will clarify the BLM's management authority and guidance for this important <br /> stream segment. A copy of our letter to Congressman Salazar is attached for reference. <br /> Assuming these administrative measures are implemented and remain in place, the stakeholder <br /> collaborative further recommends that the BLM, as an interim measure, find Colorado River <br /> Segment 3 not suitable for designation under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. We recommend <br /> that this finding be retained through the end of 2014, by which time we anticipate Congress will <br /> have passed the referenced legislation and addressed suitability as recommended in our <br /> legislative proposal. <br /> If, in that period, Congress implements the stakeholders' legislative recommendations, including <br /> congressional affirmation of a not-suitable finding for Colorado River Segment 3, no further <br /> action by the BLM will be necessary. The stakeholders recommend that, if Congress does not act <br /> on the legislative recommendation in that period, the BLM undertake formal reconsideration <br /> (including broad stakeholder engagement)of suitability for Colorado River Segment 3 and <br /> consider appropriate RMP amendment. <br /> The stakeholders in the collaborative process thank the BLM Grand Junction Field Office, <br /> National Conservation Area, and Colorado State Office for the ongoing assistance provided by <br /> staff who have generously shared their time to answer questions and to help the group <br /> understand BLM's RMP revision process and the wild and scenic inventory and analysis. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> The Lower Colorado River Wild and Scenic <br /> Stakeholder Collaborative <br /> (Participants listed below.) <br /> Steve Smith <br /> The Wilderness Society <br /> } <br /> Fig <br /> Larry W. Clever <br /> General Manager <br /> Ute Water Conservancy District <br />