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Environmental Assessment Bowie Reso=es, L.L.C. August 2005 Spruce Stomp Federal Coal Exploration License (150 - 2005 -43) April, 2005. Project specific issues raised during these meeting were incorporated into the project record and the environmental analysis. ■ Scoping generated written responses pertaining to the Proposed Action from six parties. One of the respondents voiced opposition to the Proposed Action, and the remainder requested t clarification of project details within the EA, suggested specific mitigation for the Proposed Action, or requested assurance that specific areas of NEPA would be met. Records of the public Scoping comments are maintained in the BLM project files. 1.6 Issues Carried Forward in the Analysis Issues relating to the Proposed Action were derived from comments received during the public scoping process. These issues, along with those raised by an Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), have ' been carried forward in the EA for analysis. These issues are presented below: General ' • Documentation of how the Proposed Action relates to GMUG Forest Plan (GMUG 1991). ' • Sufficient bonding to cover costs of satisfactory reclamation and revegetation activities. Air Ouali t • Analysis of impacts from dust and other air pollutants. Biological Resources • Noxious weed infestations due to ground - disturbing activities. • Concern of possible wildlife and livestock poisoning due to toxic substances. • Project - related trash, materials, and equipment are often left on -site, which can be a hazard to humans, wildlife and livestock. • Evaluate the impacts to wildlife and plant communities. • Document Management Indicator Species (MIS) analysis, including general population and trend data. • Document sensitive species and complete a Biological Assessment (BA) and Biological Evaluation (BE). • Include vegetation and important/unique /crucial wildlife habitat maps. Water Resources • Discuss quality of water after use for the Proposed Action and if any uses for downstream water will be affected. 1 -s