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~;~ ~~~~/ l?~iacMT. <br />August 31, 2006 <br />1400 N. 17`" ST. <br />Grand Junction, CO 81501 <br />BLM, Grand Junction Office <br />C/o Dave Lehmann <br />2815 H Road <br />Grand Junction, CO 81506 <br />RE: Scoping Period, Red Cliff Coal Mine <br />Dear Mr. Lehmann, <br />206 SEP l i Pf9 4~ O I <br />The EIS for CAM-Colorado, LLC should note that water consumption wilt not <br />be adversely affected by the proposed Red Cliff Coal Mine project. <br />The Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program has <br />regulations concerning how much water can be taken from the river flow. <br />The water levels must be such that they do not hurt our environment, <br />wildlife, or livelihood. CAM complies with the regulations set forth by the <br />Upper Colorado River Endangered Fish Recovery Program. <br />CAM is looking to remove 500 acre feet from Salt Wash. The amount of <br />water is insignificant. <br />During your data collection, we would like to see a comparative analysis of <br />how much water CAM is proposing to take out of the water body and how <br />much is removed by municipalities. <br />If CAM's level of removal is less than other entities and causes no significant <br />impact, the BLM needs to take this into consideration. <br />Also, the mining industry has a long history of working with constituents in <br />the area to ensure they are educated on the processes. The BLM and CAM <br />need to take time to educate the people of Mesa County and surrounding <br />regions. <br />Sincerely, <br />Taysha Byrd <br />