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or Threatened Species Conservation Act (Section 33-8-101 et seq C.R.S.) or result in the destruction or adverse modification of critical habitat of those species". The response provided comments from the Colorado Division of Wildlife, and stated that federal clearance of threatened and endangered species would be part of BLM's approval of the exploration license application. The response address our Completeness concern. The adequacy of this response is addressed below as new Items 15, 16, and 17. Adequacy Review 4. We had requested that a name, address, and telephone number of a Western Fuels representative who would be present at and responsible for conducting the exploration activities be provided in the application. The response is adequate. This item has therefore been resolved. We had requested clarifying language regarding the drilling of twin holes, so as to assist us with our preparation of a reclamation cost estimate. The response is adequate. This item has therefore been resolved. 6. We had requested clarifying language regarding staging areas. The response is adequate. This item has therefore been resolved. We had requested clarifying language regazding the use of roads. The response is adequate. This item has therefore been resolved. 8. We requested clarifying language regarding topsoil handling; minimization of disturbance to the prevailing hydrologic balance; and the handling of acidic and toxic materials. The response is adequate. This item has therefore been resolved. 9. We requested clarifying language regarding reclamation of facilities, and revegetation. The response is adequate. This item has therefore been resolved. 10. We requested information pertaining to a proposed revegetation seed mixture. The response provided stated that the seed mix proposed for use is one recommended by the US BLM, and would consist of two species: Western Wheatgrass (a native cool season sod-former) and Bottlebrush Squirreltail (a native cool season bunchgrass). May we suggest asking BLM to replace Bottlebrush Squirreltail with Galleta? Galleta (hiliaria jamesii) is a native warm-season bunch/sod-forming grass that is tolerant to both grazing and drought. Replacing Bottlebrush Squirreltail with Galleta also improves the species diversity of the seed mix, as both Western Wheatgrass and Bottlebrush Squirrel tail are cool season species, whereas Galleta is a warm season species. 11. We requested clazifying language regarding conversions of drill holes to water monitoring wells. The response is adequate. This item has therefore been resolved.