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Page 2 <br />• <br />roosting along the IJhite River, approximately 8 miles distant to the mine <br />site. To the best of his knowledge, there are no known or recorded ob- <br />servations of these birds using the mine site vicinity for nesting or roost- <br />ing, Further, it is Hr. Getman's professional opinion that the mine site <br />represents poor habitat for such use by bald eagles. <br />Northern Loal, through contract with Bio-Resources, has indicated that as <br />a part of, and concurrent with environmental studies currently planned, they <br />will monitor the mine site vicinity for any eagle activities. <br />In view of the above, and in conjunction with the habitat observations at <br />the mine site, it is unlikely that the proposed activities will have <br />significant impact to eagles or their habitats. <br />Barring any additional information, observations or planned study results <br />of eagle activities in this area, I do not believe that further consulta- <br />tion is necessary in this regard. <br />. It is our understanding that Bio-Resources, Inc., will be conducting other <br />environmental studies in connection with the aforementioned leases. The <br />scope of these studies was subject for discussion on the April 6 meeting. <br />• As these studies were described by meeting attendees, we feel confident <br />that sufficient baseline information will be available to rcake a sound <br />environmental analysis upon conclusion. These studies are expected to <br />be initiated in the immediate future. <br />If additional information is desirable, please do not hesitate to call. <br />Tfiank you for the opportunity to be of assistance. . <br />_/ ~~~ i <br />L. RONEL FINLEY <br />CC: A.O. <br />Northern Coal Co. / <br />BLH <br />Bio-Resources <br />Division of >+iildlife <br />• <br />0-7 <br />