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2.04-44 - 15~ sentence In some cases determining the cause of rockfalls (either natural or mining induced) is quite easy to make (e.g. Bowie's recent release in Hubbazd Canyon). Please add a related comment that states unless rockfalls occur in close temporal and spatial timing to a passing longwall (likely induced by subsidence from mining) it is difficult to determine if it was natural or mining induced... 2.04-44 This discussion should include that the active ground water zone includes water in neaz surface fractures (especially along outcrops) that daylights along cliff faces in the form of springs or seeps. 2.04-44 &50 Under the "Methane" section there is no mention about the quantity and surface impacts associated with methane drainage wells. Please include a number of wells drilled in previously mined azeas as well as surface disturbance estimates, and if possible include an estimate for MDWs needed for the South of Divide area. Figure 15 (all) -Please add surface ownership to maps. 2.05-15 Operation Plan section There is no mention of the methane drainage wells in this section. It seems that MDWs (and their associated surface disturbances [roads, pads]) aze significant features of the West Elk Mine's surface facilities. Please include a general write-up (similar to other topics in this section) describing the purpose and need for MDWs, typical construction method, site layout, and well life. 2.05-23 & 24 Please include a discussion about the use of "light-use" roads for methane drainage operations. 2.05-56 In the seed mixtures discussion, please include the list of seed mixtures for the Paonia Ranger District, agreed to by the Division and the FS per letter dated December 2, 2004. 2.05-97 The sentence, "The area is generally open to off-road motorized use, as identified on the `Gunnison Basin Area' Nation Forest Map," implies that the azea around the West Elk Mine is generally open to cross-country travel, when in fact the Gunnison National Forest prohibits cross-country travel in motorized vehicles. Please reword this section appropriately. 2.05-166 Please acknowledge that loss of bedrock springs would have translated effects to habitat and the ecosystem ,.