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Bald eagles are known to winter in the Yampa River Valley north of the permit area and are known to nest in both the Yampa and White River valleys. Baseline surveys of the Foidel Creek mine permit area found no suitable roosting habitat, nest sites or concentrated prey or carrion sources. Bald eagles rarely been seen migrating in the vicinity of the Foidel Creek mine. Powerlines have been constructed using raptor protection guidelines and anti-perching devices. Therefore, due to their rarity at the Foidel Creek mine, OSM has determined that TR-59 "no effect" the continued existence of the bald eagle. Canada lynx The Canada lynx (Lynx Canadensis), is a medium-sized cat with long legs, well furred paws, long tufts on the ears, and a short black tipped tai]. Adult males average 22 pounds and thirty- three inches in length head to tail. Adult females average nineteen pounds and measure thirty- two inches in length. Suitable habitat includes primary habitat of coniferous forests of spruce and fir or lodgepole pine, and secondary habitat of aspen or Douglas-fir mixed with the primary habitat at elevations between 8,000 and 11,500 feet. Lynx also periodically traverse other forested and non-forested habitats including lower elevation woodlands and shrublands. Suitable or potentially suitable habitat that would support lynx, based on existing vegetation, does not exist on or adjacent to the permit area. Therefore, OSM has determined that TR-59 will "not affect" the continued existence of the Canada lynx. Candidates Yellow-billed cuckoo The Yellow-billed cuckoo, (coccyzus americanus), is a medium sized bird with a slender, long- tailed profile, slightly down-curved bill, which is blue-black with yellow on the lower half of the bill. Plumage is grayish-brown above and white below, with rufous primary flight feathers. This species occupies tall riparian habitat consisting of cottonwood over story and an under story of dense willow or tamarisk at elevations of less than 6,500 feet above mean sea level. Suitable habitat does not occur on or adjacent to the Foidel Creek mine permit area. Due to a lack of suitable habitat, OSM has determined that the TR-59 will "not effect" the continued existence of the Yellow-billed cuckoo. Previous Consultations In a memorandum dated October 10, 1986, (no identification number) the USF&W S concurred with OSM's "no effect" determination for all federally listed species. In a memorandum dated June 14, 1993, (ES/CO: OSM-Twentymile Coal Company MS 65412 GJ) the USF&WS concurred with OSM's "no effect" determination for the Colorado pikeminnow, (Ptychocheilus lucius), razorback sucker (Xyrauchen texmius , boneytai] (Gila ele ans ,and humpback chub Gila cyplia). In a memorandum dated May 4, 1995, Othe USF&WS concurred with OSM's "may effect"