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Chapter 8 Response to Comments <br />Comment Response <br />2_3 This sentence has been deleted. <br />2.4 In order to fulfill the obligations of NEPA and be able to assess the effects of leasing and subsequent <br />mining on the Federa] ]ands involved, the agencies assumed the Reasonably Foreseeable Mine Operations <br />Plan based on BLM's knowledge of the coal reserves and mining practices prevalent in the area of the Dry <br />Fork LBA, and with input from the applicant. The effects analysis includes estimating the timeframe <br />during which affects may occur In order to efficiently disclose to the public fhe potential effects of the <br />Proposed Action, it is necessary to assume a time frame. The 7`" sentence referenced in the comment has <br />been removed from the Fina] EIS, however the remaining text has been ]eft to support the effects analysis. <br />2_5 This edit has been made here and on page 1-9 <br />2-( The abbreviation "etc" has been added at the end of [his sentence in the Final E[S. <br />. 2_'] The edits suggested in this comment would put the information in an inappropriate location. As noted, the <br />• information about past subsidence of Deep Creek is disclosed in the appropriate locations in the EIS. The <br />responsible official will consider this information when making the decision. <br />2.$ This edit was made here, and in Table 2-2 and on page 3-14. <br />2_9 A statement from page 3-22 was added to the summary reflecting this information. <br />2-1Q Information has been added to page 3-78 to clarify where these numbers came from. The $140 million <br />number has been revised to $146 million to make it consistent with the reference provided. The text in the <br />summary remains the same. <br />2-11 For this document the Agency is the FS. <br />2_12 The text was changed to reflect this information. <br />Dry Fork Lease-By-Application FElS 8-7 <br />