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• sites would be affected by this decision (EIS, Chapter 3, and project file). When implementing the decision, any previously unidentified sites inadvertently discovered would be avoided or mitigated so there would be no effect upon them per stipulations on federal coal lease C-1362 (see Exhibit A of this ROD). Endangered Snecies Act: The US Fish and Wildlife Service was consulted in this environmental analysis process. A Biological Assessment (BA) was prepared for this decision (EIS, Chapter 3, Wildlife, and Project File). All known endangered or threatened species were considered in the BA. The BA was submitted to FWS for concurrence on Canada lynx, bald eagle winter foraging habitat (now delisted) and water depletions as they relate to the four big river fishes. In their concurrence letter, the FWS stated they concurred with our findings on "may affect, not likely to adversely affect" bald eagle, "may affect, not likely to adversely affect" Canada Lynx and confirmed earlier consultation on water depletion quantities associated with the big river fish. 1f additional findings regarding threatened or endangered, proposed or sensitive species are discovered, a new biological assessment or evaluation will be written, and any mitigation incorporated into Design Criteria. National Environmental Policy Act: The documentation for this project supports compliance with this Act. Executive Order 11990 of May 1977: This order requires the Forest Service to take action to minimize destruction, loss or degradation of wetlands, and to preserve and enhance the natural and beneficial values of wetlands. In compliance with this order, Forest Service direction requires that an analysis be • completed to determine whether adverse impacts would result (EIS, Chapter 3, Vegetation). Design Criteria included in this decision ensure that loss, degradation or destruction of wetlands will be minimized (Exhibit A of this document). Construction of the shaft does not adversely affect wetlands. Clean Air Act The selected alternative would be consistent with air quality and fugitive dust provisions required by the Colorado and National Ambient Air Quality Standards and PSD increments as well as alternative gaseous emissions regulated by the Mine Safety and Health Administration. Prime Farmland, Rangeland, and Forest Land Adverse effects on prime farmland, rangeland and forestland not already identified in the Forest Plan EIS are not expected from implementing the selected alternative. There are no prime farmlands, rangeland or forest land within the project area. Environmental Justice With the implementation of any of the alternatives, there would be no disproportionate adverse human health or environmental effects on minority or low income populations. The actions would occur in a remote area and nearby communities would mainly be affected by economic impacts related to not implementing an action alternative or contractors implementing the project (E1S, Chapter 3, Socioeconomics). • 8