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SENT OFT u t ovKUa a ne: mane <br />United States Department of the Interior <br />> p BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT <br />Uncompahgre Field Office <br />2465 South Townsend Avenue <br />CH 3 �sa9 Montrose, Colorado 81401 <br />www.co.blm.gov <br />In Reply Refer to: <br />COS05000 <br />COC 1362 and COC67232 <br />June 27, 2013 <br />Dear Interested Party, <br />The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Uncompahgre Field Office has released its final <br />Environmental Assessment (EA) and the associated Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) <br />and Decision Record (DR) on the Sunset Trail Area Coal Exploration Plan. The action allows <br />temporary disturbance of approximately 30 acres on the existing modified coal leases subject to <br />the lease stipulation measures attached to the environmental assessment. This decision to <br />approve the exploration plan will allow exploration to evaluate the coal reserves and quality of <br />coal seams within the Mesa Verde Formation in the portion of federal coal leases COC -1362 and <br />COC -67232 that was added through lease modifications in March 2013. <br />A total of 10 pads and exploration holes will be located within the lease boundary. Access to the <br />drill holes will be from improved jeep trails or new roads. Surface disturbance will be temporary <br />and will include approximately 30 acres. Most effects will be short-term. <br />Within 30 days of the date of this letter, you have the right of appeal to the Board of Land <br />Appeals. Office of the Secretary, in accordance with the regulations at 43 CFR 4.400. Appeal <br />and stay procedures are outlined in Form 1842 -1. That form is enclosed. <br />Sincerely, <br />Barbara Sharrow <br />Field Office Manager <br />