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<br />.' <br />global wanning. The BLM must address these subsequent adverse impacts in the EIS and ' <br />develop strategies for eliminating and reducing them. <br />18. Conclusion , <br />The list of environmental issues that must be addressed include the impact of the proposed action <br />on Special Status Species and other plants, wildlife, and aquatic species as well as the impact the ' <br />proposed action may have on habitat within the proposed project area. To accurately and <br />adequately assess the impact the proposed action may have on these issues, BLM must collect <br />baseline data and develop effective conservation measures. The BLM must provide the , <br />necessary protections for Special Status Species as required by BLM Manual §6840, and these <br />protections must ensure that activities do not contribute to the need for any species to become <br />listed as Threatened or Endangered. 16 U.S.C. § 1536(a)(2). ' <br />The white tailed prairie dog, midget faded rattlesnake, grand buckwheat, bald eagle, kit fox, <br />uinta basin hookless cactus, longnose leopazd lizard, and razorback sucker and other Special ' <br />Status Species that may occur in the project area aze simply too special to allow mineral <br />extraction to push these already rare species into further decline with little oversight. <br />h <br />k <br />f <br />hi , <br />T <br />an <br />you <br />or t <br />s opportunity to provide input regarding the management of our public lands <br />and the resources they hold. The BLM oversees some of the most biologically diverse and <br />ecologically fragile lands in the country, and the American public is relying on you to protect , <br />and conserve these natural resources now and for the future. CNE is encouraged by the positive <br />working relationship we have with your agency, and we look forward to working with you on <br />native ecosystem protection in the future. Please do not hesitate to contact us should you have ' <br />any questions or need additional information. <br />Sincerely, ' <br />Joshua L. Hicks <br />Conservation Advoate ' <br />1 <br /> <br /> <br />Center for Native Ecosystems <br />Scoping Comments for the Proposed Red Cliff Coal Mine <br />Page 18 of 24 ' <br /> <br />