2022-04-29_REVISION - C1981008 (7)

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The above-mentioned tracts of land are shown on the following USGS 7.5 minute Quadrangle map(s): Nucla. Because the above referenced permit 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. The 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 San Miguel Basin Forum that this permit revision 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 Montrose County Courthouse, 300 Main Street, Nucla, CO 81424. The revision application, as well as all other permit documents, can be viewed at https://dnrweblink.state.co.us/drms/search.aspx by searching C1981008 in the “Permit No” field. A user guide is available to help first time users of the imaged document system and can be viewed at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l8OUdf_Mpjo3kxIHkP5hMH-w7MeBtxX7/view. For additional information or to provide written comments, or request an informal conference, 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 thirty (30) days of the last publication mentioned above. Please contact me at the number above if you have any questions. Sincerely, Janet H. Binns Environmental Protection Specialist Janet.binns@state.co.us cc: Elizabeth Shaeffer, Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement C-PR-05C