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Mike Boulay <br />-16- October 16, 2012 <br />b. 4.1.1 — Impact Assessment, Mule Deer and Elk, page 33, first paragraph, <br />second sentence — The text indicates the presence of a gas plant. Please <br />clarify the area where the gas plant is located on the permit site. <br />MCM: Appendix V is no longer applicable as no surface facilities expansion are <br />planned <br />c. 5.1.1 — Mitigation, Mule Deer and Elk, page 38, Fence Removal, fifth <br />sentence — The text refers to "barbed wire fencing under the access road <br />should also be handled in a similar manner." Please clarify the meaning <br />of "fencing under the access road." <br />MCM: Appendix V is no longer applicable as no surface facilities expansion are <br />planned. <br />d. 5.1.1 — Mitigation, Mule Deer and Elk, page 39, Noxious Weeds, second <br />sentence — The text says the "noxious weed control should be expanded <br />to areas outside the main project area and along selected, important <br />movement corridors." Please describe how far 'outside the main project <br />area' and the location of the `selected, important movement corridors.' A <br />map showing these boundaries and corridors is requested by the Division. <br />MCM: Appendix V is no longer applicable as no surface facilities expansion are <br />planned <br />e. 7.4 — Recommended Seeding for Reclamation, Table 17, page 46 — The <br />table lists the BLM's recommended seed mix for Pinyon- Juniper and /or <br />Mountain/Wyoming Big Sagebrush Shrubland which is different (ex. does <br />not include forbs and shrubs) than the approved seed mix in Tables 3.4- <br />1 a-c of the McClane Canyon Mine permit. The Division believes the <br />currently approved seed mix will provide more diversity. Is BLM in <br />agreement with the approved seed mix? <br />MCM: Appendix V is no longer applicable as no surface facilities expansion are <br />planned <br />f. 7.4 — Recommended Seeding for Reclamation, page 46 — More <br />explanation is needed from the CDOW as to the details of the final plant <br />community that will support suitable habitat for wildlife. Include a letter <br />from the CDOW stating desired species, shrub densities and planting <br />arrangements as required in rule 4.15.8(7) and 4.18(5)(i). <br />