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disagreement on the nature, location, and timing of development on Burnt Mountain. The WRNF received 1,842 responses on the DEIS during the GO-day public comment period. The following table compares the percentage of responses based upon the respondent's position toward ASC' s proposed action, The percentages of responses received via form or modified form letters are provided for those responses in support or in opposition to the proposed development, Table 1: Summal1' of DEIS Responses Cornmon Codine: % of Total . Responses in -support of proposed development (65%1 of these were via form or modified fonn letters) 71 . Responses expressing conditional support for the proposed developmenr- 2 . Responses opposed to Burnt Mt, expansion3 (18%4 of these were via fonn or modified form letters) 13 . No opinion 6 . Responses commenting on propo'sed accelerated actions only 8 TOTAL 100 Percentage of responses in support, not total responses. Generally in support based upon successful mitigation, modification of certain MOP components, or other action. Very few responses were opposed to upgrading of existing facilities. Percentage of responses in opposition. not total responses. D. RELATED PERMITS, PLANS AND ACTIONS There are many federal, state, and local laws and regulations which affect development and operation of the Snowmass Ski Area. ASC is required by its Special Use Permit to comply with all present and future state and local laws, ordinances or regulations which are applicable to the area or its operations, to the extent that they are not in conflict with federal law or policy. The Forest Service assumes no responsibility for enforcing laws, regulations or ordinances which are under the jurisdiction of other governmental bodies, Npr is the agency bound by the actions ,of the TOSV or Pitkin County in reviewing/approving proposed development on NFSL. Impacts to the waters of the U.S., including wetlands, are regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (COE). COE has indicated that a single Section 404 permit, rather than separate permits, for the discharge of dredged or fill materials into waters of the U,S" including wetlands, will be required for both development on NFSL and for connected actions occurring on private land, including the East Village lift, parking lot and trails, A Seotion 401 Water Quality certification from the Colorado Department of Health, Water Quality Control Division, would be required in conjunction with Section 404 permits obtained from COE. Construction activities on NFSL, including clearing, grading, excavation and other ground disturbance activities, will require Construction Stormwater Summary,. 4