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<br /> <br />Page 11 <br />H-G Preliminary Adequacy Review <br /> <br />4,15.7(3)(b) A statistical comparison between the mine and reference <br />areas is necessary regardless of which values (mine or reference <br />area) are higher for vegetative sampling. There are also some <br />questions about the statistical analysis of the reference <br />areas. Please see enclosed memo from Mike Savage. <br />4.18 Protection of Fish, lildlife and Related Environmental Values <br />4.18 2 a) ~ This response may need to be changed if any of the plants that <br />were not fully identified in the vegetation baseline inventory <br />are identified as endangered or threatened species. <br />4.18 4 c It seems apparent from Exhibit 1 of the vegetation reference <br />area study and Exhibit Y-Mine Layout that natural riparian <br />habitat will be disturbed in the permit area. Since this <br />area has alraady been disturbed the appropriate response to <br />this section must address restoring and enhancing this community <br />and minimizing further disturbance. <br />4.18(4)(i)(i)(a) Please substantiate that the chosen plant species for <br />reve9etation have proven nutritional value for wildlife. <br />4.18(4)(i)(ii) / There is no response to this section. Please respond. <br /> <br />