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Mamie Medina Jodi Bauman Bazbaza Hite REMARKS: Realty Specialist Forester Physical Scientist IDT Leader, CE Author Realty Authorizations Transportation Forest Management Mining Cultural Resources: A cultural resource inventory revealed no significant cultural resources within the area of the proposed action. Migratory Birds: The Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) of 1918 was passed to regulate the taking of native birds. In 2001, President Clinton signed Executive Order 13186 (66 FR 3853), which directs federal agencies to further implement the MBTA by considering the effects of projects and actions on migratory birds. Pursuant to this Executive Order, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, BLM and Forest Service are currently working on a Memorandum of Understanding. This memorandum requires agencies to review the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Birds of Conservation Concern for species that may inhabit a project azea Bird species on the list for the Southern Rockies/Colorado Plateau region which may breed within the general azea of the proposed project include the Flamulated owl (Otus flammeolus). However, due to the sparseness of conifer trees in the immediate project azea, it's unlikely that owls would nest there. This project will result in minimal ground disturbance and is not expected to result in the take of any migratory birds. Threatened, Endangered, and Sensitive Species: Of the threatened, endangered and sensitive species within the Gunnison Field Office, only the Canada lynx (Lynx Canadensis) wazrants discussion under this proposed action. The project azea is within the 120,217 acre Lake Fork Gunnison Lynx Analysis Unit. However, project area consists of sparse vegetation and is not considered to be lynx habitat. Therefore, this project will have no effect on lynx or their habitat. COMPLIANCE PLAN: The permit area would be inspected periodically to ensure that operation and maintenance is in compliance with the conditions of the permit. PERSONS /AGENCIES CONSULTED: The following individuals, groups, or agencies were either provided information about the project and asked for their input or received information about the project From notified parties and provided their input. Parties who provided comments or information are indicated by an asterisk. Tom Drabek* Colorado Department of Transportation Colorado Division of Minerals and Geology* Colorado Division of Water Resources, Div. 4* Environmental Protection Agency* Tish Griffith* Hinsdale County Board of Commissioners* Hinsdale County Administrator* Joe Jarman* Stan and Sally Kimball* Steve Lagrone*