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Comment: <br />2.05-23 & 24 <br />Please include a discussion about the use of "light-use" roads for methane drainage operations. <br />Response: <br />References to Methane drainage wells, although not present in the "operations" section can be <br />found in Volume 11A of the permit document. <br />Comment: <br />2.05-56 <br />In the seed mixtures discussion, please include the list of seed mixtures for the Paonia Ranger <br />District, agreed to by the Division and the FS per letter dated December 2, 2004. <br />-Response: - - - - - -- - - <br />A reference will be included on the USFS seed mixtures, it will be added to the document by <br />either an additional table or exhibit. <br />Comment: <br />2.05-97 <br />The sentence, "The area is generally open to off-road motorized use, as identified on the <br />`Gunnison Basin Area' Nation Forest Map, "implies that the area around the West Elk Mine is <br />generally open to cross-country travel, when in fact the Gunnison National Forest prohibits <br />cross-country travel in motorized vehicles. Please reword this section appropriately. <br />Response: <br />The sentence in question, which implies off-road travel is permitted, will be deleted from the <br />document. <br />Comment: <br />2.05-166 <br />Please acknowledge that loss of bedrock springs would have translated effects to habitat and <br />the ecosystem. <br />Response: <br />This acknowledgement is currently covered in the document. <br />With respect to our "General Comments" in the Jan 28, 2005 correspondence, MCC and the <br />USFS have discussed these items and they should be considered complete, with respect to the <br />permit revision process. <br />The USFS appreciates the opportunity to comment, and we look forward to continued <br />cooperation and information sharing. If you have any questions, please contact Ryan Taylor of <br />my minerals staff at 970-527-4131 or rztaylor(a)-fs.fed.us . <br />Sincerely, <br />LEVI K. BROYLES <br />District Ranger <br />Cc: Henry Barbe