2020-03-09_REVISION - C1981022 (3)

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Because the above referenced technical revision application may incorporate additional lands into the permit area or might otherwise alter previously approved permit conditions or mitigation measures, the Division is coordinating with the Office of Surface Mining on evaluation of the potential for impacts to threatened or endangered species of plants or animals, or wildlife species otherwise protected by federal law. A copy of the permit section addressing potential effects of the operation to threatened and endangered (T&E) species has been forwarded to the Office of Surface Mining. The OSM will prepare any biological assessment necessary for approval based on the information provided in the application, and OSM will coordinate with your office as necessary. This coordination is required to ensure mitigation of potential impacts to federally protected wildlife species. The applicant is required to publish notice in the Delta County Independent that this application has been deemed complete. At the time of publication of this notice, the applicant is additionally required to place a copy of this application at the Gunnison County Clerk and Recorder, 221 N. Wisconsin, Gunnison, CO 81230; Delta County Clerk and Recorder, 501 Palmer Street, #211, Delta, CO 81416; Paonia Public Library, 2 3rd Street, Paonia, CO 81428, and at the Division office. For additional information or to provide written comments, contact the Division of Reclamation, Mining and Safety, Room 215, 1313 Sherman Street, Denver, Colorado 80203, (303) 866-3567. In order for us to comply with regulatory time frames, we request that comments be submitted within ten (10) days of this letter. Please contact me at the number above if you have any questions. Sincerely, Leigh D. Simmons Environmental Protection Specialist Leigh.Simmons@state.co.us cc: Howard Strand, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement C-TR-03C