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sections, are contingent on, and may change based on data obtained during the <br />experimental pilot-scale project and early stages of the cortunercial-scale <br />project. The flexibility to change and/or revise stipulations, especially <br />those operational stipulations within the above-referenced sections that deal <br />with technical and environmental uncertainties, is essential because of the <br />innovative, unproven nature of the technology WRC will be employing, and BLH's <br />responsibility for prudent management of the public lands. Thus, the <br />identified operational stipulations may be modified as monitoring results <br />indicate opportunities/needs for revision, so long as the mitigation objective <br />is still met (i.e., impacts are mitigated as intended in the EIS impact <br />analysis section and/or by the lease terms). <br />PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT <br />The views of the public have been sought and considered throughout the EIS and <br />decisionmaking process on WRC's Hine Plan. Public involvement initially began <br />with public meetings held in Meeker (June 18, 1985) and Grand Junction (June <br />19, 1985), Colorado, and through a 30-day written comment period. Following <br />release of the dcaft EIS, a 60-day public comment period was held, in addition <br />to public hearings in Meeker (August 26, 1986) and Grand Junction (August <br />21,1986), Colorado. The final EIS was released on July 31, 1987. Public <br />comments were accepted for 30 days from this date. <br />Recommended by: l/ / . ,.GV ~k~~ // ~7 <br />Area Manager Dot <br />Concurred by: <br />Approved by <br />2 ~~ <br />Da e <br />/~j <br />Date <br />4 <br />