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will be borne by the lessee or operator, and all data and materials salvaged will remain under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Government as appropriate. The lessee or operator shall immediately bring to the attention of the FS and BLM any cultural or paleontological resources or any other objects of scientific interest discovered as a result of surface operations under this lease, and shall leave such discoveries intact until directed to proceed by FS and BLM. ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES - The USES is responsible for assuring that the leased land is examined prior to undertaking any surface - disturbing activities to determine effects upon any plant or animal species listed or proposed for listing as endangered or threatened, or their habitats. The findings of this examination may result in some restrictions to the operator's plans or even disallow use and occupancy that would be in violation of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 by detrimentally affecting endangered or threatened species or their habitats. The lessee /operator may, unless notified by the USFS that the examination is not necessary, conduct the examination on the leased lands at his discretion and cost. This examination must be done by or under the supervision of a qualified resource specialist approved by the USFS. An acceptable report must be provided to the USFS identifying the anticipated effects of a proposed action on endangered or threatened species or their habitats. MONITORING: Normal routine compliance inspections will take place periodically throughout the life of the lease. The inspections will be designed to monitor environmental effects of the Proposed Action and to insure that the operator complies with the lease stipulations. In addition, all surface disturbing and mining activities on the lease will be monitored by the Colorado Division of Mining, Reclamation, & Safety, the USFS, and BLM during the mine and reclamation plan permitting process. COMPLIANCE WITH MAJOR LAWS: The decision is in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policy, including the Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, and the National Historic Preservation Act. PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT: Public continents were solicited via a letter, dated January 16, 2013, that was mailed to more than 700 interested parties including the appropriate agencies, specific interested parties, and to the general public. The scoping notice was also published in the Delta County Independent and the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel and posted on both the BLM UFO and the USFS websites. Public continents were received through February 22, 2013. A total of 20 comment letters were received during the public comment period. All comment letters were reviewed and considered in the development of the preliminary EA. 11