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<br />27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, and 34 in Township 4 North, Range 93 West; Sections 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12,
<br />13, 14, 15, 22, and 23 in Township 3 North, Range 94 West; and Sections 12, 13, 23, 24, 25, 26,
<br />27, 34, 35, and 36 in Township 4 North, Range 94 West (all in 6th Prime Meridian).
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<br />The above-mentioned tracts of land are shown on the following USGS 7.5 minute Quadrangle
<br />map(s): Easton Gulch, Axial, Devils Hole Gulch, Ninemile Gap.
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<br />Because the above referenced technical revision application may incorporate additional lands into
<br />the permit area or might otherwise alter previously approved permit conditions or mitigation
<br />measures, the Division is coordinating with the Office of Surface Mining on evaluation of the
<br />potential for impacts to threatened or endangered species of plants or animals, or wildlife species
<br />otherwise protected by federal law. A copy of the permit section addressing potential effects of
<br />the operation to threatened and endangered (T&E) species has been forwarded to the Office of
<br />Surface Mining. The OSM will prepare any biological assessment necessary for approval based
<br />on the information provided in the application, and OSM will coordinate with your office as
<br />necessary. This coordination is required to ensure mitigation of potential impacts to federally
<br />protected wildlife species.
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<br />The applicant is required to publish notice in the Craig Daily Press that this application has been
<br />deemed complete. At the time of publication of this notice, the applicant is additionally required to
<br />place a copy of this application at the Moffat County Clerk and Recorder, 221 W Victory Way,
<br />Craig, CO 81625, and at the Division office. For additional information or to provide written
<br />comments, contact the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, Room 215, 1313 Sherman
<br />Street, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567. In order for us to comply with regulatory time
<br />frames, we request that comments be submitted within ten (10) days of this letter.
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<br />Please contact me at the number above if you have any questions.
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<br />Sincerely,
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<br />Zach T. Trujillo
<br />Environmental Protection Specialist
<br />Zach.trujillo@state.co.us
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