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conjunction with its possible use as an MX missile site under the 

 "racetrack" proposal of the last Administration and from 

 environmental analyses prepared by a contractor for Aerojet. 



We prepared a Resource Ascertainment Report, similar to an 

 environmental assessment, utilizing this data, to guide us in our 

 activities. In addition, we engaged in a formal internal 

 consultation under Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act, which 

 resulted in the issuance of a "no jeopardy" opinion by the Fish and 

 Wildlife Service. 



The evidence clearly indicates that the Aerojet activities in Nevada 

 are expected to have no effect on endangered, threatened or other 

 species of concern. The endangered species that are the focus of 

 concern are four species of fish (the Pahranagat roundtail chub. 

 White River springfish, Hiko White River springfish, and the Moapa 

 dace) that inhabit two sets of springs over 45 and 12 miles, 

 respectively, from the water source at the future Aerojet land at 

 Coyote Spring Canyon. There are some concerns that ground water 

 extraction by Aerojet (in accordance with State law) might affect 

 these springs. We are pursuaded that such a possibility is remote, 

 but have incorporated provisions in the contract to ensure that this 

 distant endangered species habitat will not be adversely affected. 



There are extensive other provisions in the exchange agreement for 

 avoidance of environmental damage and mitigation of any which may 

 occur. For example. Aerojet at its expense will undertake to remove 



