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4.18 (2) (b) Any critical habitat of any threatened or endangered animal • or plant species listed or proposed to be listed by the State or Secretary; RESPONSE Information from the baseline vegetation and wildlife studies indicate that there is no critical habitat of any threatened or en- dangered animal 'or plant species listed or proposed to be listed by the State or Secretary in the permit area. 4.18 (2) (c) Any bald or golden eagle, or nest thereof, of which that person becomes aware and which was not previously re- ported to the Division by that person. _ RESPONSE No bald or golden eagle nesting sites have been found in the permit area. Potential nesting habitat is very limited in the permit area. If a nesting site is located on the permit area it will be reported to the Division. it • 4.18 (3) A person who conducts surface coal mining operations shall ensure that the design and construction of electric power lines and other transmission facilities used for or incidental to the surface coal mining operations, on the permit area are in accordance with the guidelines set forth in Environmental Criteria for Electric Transmission System (USDI, USDA (1970)) , or in alternative guidance manuals approved by the Divi- sion. Distribution lines shall be designed and constructed in accordance with REA Bulleting 6110, Powerline Contacts by Eagles and Other Large Birds, or in alternative guidance manuals approved by the Division. RESPONSE Bulletin 61-10: "Powerline contacts by eagles and other large birds, or in alternative guidance manuals approved by the Divi- sion. " Power for mine shop facilities and related structures was ob- tained from existing powerlines. All powerlines relating to surface mine operations are located underground. Consequently no harm to wildlife can take place. Powerlines at the coal loadout facilities were installed by Yampa . Valley Electric Association and conform to local, State and Fed- eral regulations. -