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iYx".ly-yam. ':~~~'1~.T+~,Y~y~l'•vl <br />, <br />~~~. _ h ~ "1'? <br />Storm King Mines <br />E. Peter Matthles <br />Presiaem ana <br />C~iel Executive Ofliter <br />January 22, 1985 <br />Mr. Robert P. Smith, Project Manager <br />U.S.Department of the Interior <br />Fish and Wildlife Service <br />Endangered Species Office <br />551 25-1/2 Road <br />Independence Plaza, Suite B-113 <br />Grand Junction, Colorado 51505 <br />Dear Mr. Smith <br />T9e have received your draft Biological Opinion for the construction <br />and operation of the Coal Ridge No. 1 Mine near New Castle, Co., and <br />agree with your assessment of minimal impact to endangered species. <br />with regard to endangered fish. species, Storm King Mines will commit <br />to the one ti_Tae donation of $5,313.43 to the conservation fund for <br />research and management planning of threatened and endangered <br />species. This commitment will offset any potential impact of with- <br />drawal of 356 acre-feet annually on the fish species considered. <br />In regard to the bald eagle perch/roost trees, Storm King will also <br />make every effort to avoid all riparian trees in excess of 12 inches <br />diameter at breast height, during construction of the rail. spur <br />and other. surf ace facilities.. <br />Please let us know if you have any questions, I remain <br />Yours truly, <br />~lP~~~ie -a <br />Storm King Mines,lnc. 9137 East Mineral Circle Englewood, CO 80112 (303)792-2625 <br />• <br /> <br /> <br />xlc ~ ,3 <br />