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"4 <br />,_ .y <br /> <br /> <br />Page 2 <br />We would like to bring to your attention species which are candidates for <br />official listing as threatened or endangered species (Federal Register, Vol. <br />56, No. 225, November 21, 1991). While these species presently have no legal <br />protection under the Endangered Species Act (Act), it is within the spirit of <br />the Act to consider project impacts to potentially sensitive candidate <br />species. Additionally, we wish to make you aware of the presence of Federal <br />candidates should any be proposed or listed prior to the time that all Federal <br />actions related to the project are completed. <br />CANDIDATE SPECIES <br />Ferruginous hawk Buteo reoalis <br />Northern goshawk Accioiter aentilis <br />Southwestern willow flycatcher Emoidomax trailii extimus <br />Flannelmouth sucker Catostomus latioinnis <br />Roundtail chub Gila robusta <br />The candidate bird species may nest in the mining area. If any riparian <br />vegetation is disturbed in the drainages on either side of the mining area <br />southwestern willow flycatchers should be searched for. Activity should be <br />avoided during February 1 to July 15 for these bird species. The candidate <br />fish species could be similarly impacted to the endangered fishes by water <br />depletions or contamination. <br />If the Service can be of further assistance, please contact Terry Ireland at <br />the letterhead address. <br />Sincerely, <br />eith L. Rose I <br />Assistant Colorado State Supervisor <br />pc: CDDW, Durango <br />FWS/FWE Golden <br />FWS/FWE Salt Lake City <br />CDMG, Denver <br />TJrel aryl: carbjc t.ltr: 121092 <br />