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Page 5 <br />formulation or implementation of reasonable and prudent alternatives regarding <br />their actions on any endangered or threatened species. <br />We wish to also bring to your attention the need for Service review of project <br />effects on other fish and wildlife resources. Aside from Endangered Species <br />Act mandates, the Service is charged with a host of statutory responsibilities <br />for protection of other wildlife and their habitats. We routinely evaluate <br />the effects of Federal actions on fish and wildlife under authorities of the <br />National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. 4321-4347) and the Fish and <br />Wildlife Coordination Act (48 Stat. 401 as amended; 16 U.S.C. 661 et s~ce .). <br />With respect to the area potentially influenced by the project, the Service <br />has additional concerns over project impacts to wetlands, other high value <br />wildlife habitats (e.g. riparian corridors), and raptors and other migratory <br />birds. Any development of a Federal environmental assessment for the project <br />should include a thorough evaluation of project effects on these fish and <br />wildlife resources as well. <br />We appreciate your attention to the endangered species issues that may be <br />associated with this proposal. Please contact Bob Leachman if there are any <br />questions. <br />Sincerely, <br />_ ~~~ <br />eith L. Rose J <br />Assistant Colorado State Supervisor <br />cc: FWS/ES, Salt Lake City <br />FWS/ES, Golden <br />CDOW/Grand Junction <br />OSM/Denver <br />BL eachman:TLLMBG.LTR <br />