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1. The Assistant Secretary determines that approval of the Mt. Gunnison <br />~~ No. 1 Mine mining plan modification, including the operation and <br />reclamation plan portion of the permit revision application, <br />complies with the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended, the terms <br />of the lease, the Federal Lands Program, and all other requirements <br />of applicable Federal laws. (See Office of Surface Mining Findings <br />and July 22, 1985, Letter from Bureau of Land Management) <br />2. The Department has considered the effect of a decision on the mining <br />plan modification on historic properties in accordance with the <br />National Historic Preservation Act. (See August 8, 1985 letter from <br />the Colorado SHPO). <br />3. The proposed operation is not likely to jeopardize the continued <br />existence of threatened or endangered species or result in the <br />destruction or adverse modification of their critical habitats, as <br />determined under the Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. 1531 <br />et seg.). (See letter from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Service <br />dated <br />August 20, 1985) <br />~ 2? ~s <br />Assists Secretary for Land and Minerals Management Date <br />• <br />