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0010 , ' . I ~, ". (1) terms and conditions which will (i) carry out the purposes of applicable statutes and rules and regulations issued thereunder; (ii) minimize damage to scenic and esthetic values and fish and wildlife habitat and otherwise protect the environment; (iii) require compliance with applicable air and water quality standards established by or pursuant to applic- able Federal or State law; and (iv) require compliance with State standards for public health and safety, environmental protection, and siting, construction, operation, and maintenance if those standards are more stringent than applicable Federal standards; and (2) such terms and conditions as the authorized officer deems necessary to (i) protect Federal property and economic interests; (ii) manage efficiently the lands which are subject to the use or adjacent thereto; (iii) protect other lawful users of the lands adjacent to or occupied by such use; (iv) protect lives and property; (v) protect the interests of indivduals living in the general area of the use who rely on the fish, wildlife, and other biotic resources of the area for subsistence purposes; (vi) require siting to cause the least damage to the environment, taking into consideration feasi- bility and other relevant factors; and (vii) otherwise protect the public interest." The terms and conditions of this easement (Exhibit 4) were developed through the NEPA process by refining and adding to the initial environmental protection plan submitted by the Cities in their application. The DE IS included mitigation measures for each action alternative and a grant document for the readers to review. The terms and conditions required by FLPMA and imposed in this easement are cross-referenced to the mitigation measures in the FEIS in Exhibit 5. Exhibit 5 also includes citations to the provisions of Section 505 of FLPMA upon which the conditions or stipulations in the easement are based. The request of the Cities to use the National Forest land without the, conditions and stipulations of the easement would violate FLPMA and the request would be denied. The compliance with Section 505 of FLPMA satisfies the requirements of NEPA (40 CFR 1505.2[c]). This decision includes all practicable means to avoid or minimize environ- mental harm. 6. The area necessary for occupancy during and after construc- tion will be as shown on the Final Construction Plans approved by the Forest Supervisor. This area will be limited to the specific ground necessary for operation and administration of the project. The grant document provides for operation and maintenance, along with public safety. In addition, the grant provides mitigation measures on National Forest System lands to assure that there will be no unneces- 9