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<br />7ti3.19 <br />(a) The existing environment of the proposed entrance area <br />is described in Exhibits I and J (pate 6) and by Bruce <br />Fowler (EA I>repared for the USDI, page 19) as a brushy <br />loam rari~;e site. The dominant plant species are oak <br />and serviceberry. The area beneath the easements are <br />described in the USFS's EA as being unusable for range. <br />Common plants include yucca, grama, needle-and-thread, <br />cactus, and pinyon-juniper overstory. Hubbard Canyon <br />contains oak, boxelder, Douglas-fir, and cottonwood. <br />This appears to be contradictory information and should <br />be clarified. <br />783.20 <br />(a) It is stated that a golden eagle nests in the area. The <br />nest site must be identified in relation to the proposed <br />mine facilities. <br />Reports included by Fowler (Environmental Scientist) and <br />Alexander (USFS) are contradictory with regard to des- <br />cription of habitat. One report characterized the permit <br />area as mountain shrub (oakbrush and serviceberry) while <br />the other describes the area as semidesert (yucca, grama, <br />cactus, etc.) with an overstory of pinyon-juniper. <br />(b) A statement from regulatory authorities is needed as to <br />the level of detail required for fish and wildlife infor- <br />mation. There is no discussion whether any migratory <br />routes are present in the area. <br />No map of monitoring or mitigation facilities is provided. <br />(c) One report and a letter from the Colorado Division of <br />Wildlife classifies the area as critical elk and mule <br />deer winter range while another letter states that the <br />permit area is not classed as key winter game range. <br />These statements must be clarified. <br />783.21 <br />(a) There is insufficient data concerning the soil resources <br />of the proposed disturbance area. The following infor- <br />mation is required: <br />(1) A map delineating different soils <br />(2) Soil identification <br />(3) There is a soil description, but it is inadequate. <br />It requires additional data on .inclusions, present <br />and potential productivity, and chemical analysis of <br />topsoil substitutes and/or supplements. <br />5 <br />