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<br />I <br />II <br />! I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br /> <br />CONCLUSIONS OF PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION PHASE <br /> <br />The purpose of the Problem Identification Phase is to describe the environmental setting in order <br />to help detennine the scope of future environmental studies. The flDdings of this phase included <br />the identification of one federally-listed threatened plant species, the western prairie fringed <br />orchid, which has been observed within the Pipestone National Monument. A determination of <br />whether proposed actions may affect listed species or critical habitat would be required under <br />Section 7 of the Endangered Species Act. Additional candidate species were identified and are <br />considered species of special concern. These species should be considered during project <br />planning. <br /> <br />A detailed wetlands investigation would be required to assess impacts and potential mitigation <br />from the proposed project. Impacts to wetlands will trigger the Section 404 pennitting process <br />of the COE under the Clean Water Act. <br /> <br />If actions are to be conducted in the vicinity of the old municipal landfill. investigations for <br />hazardous materials and hazardous wastes should be conducted by OSHA-certified investigators. <br /> <br />It is recommended that future environmental studies be closely coordinated with the National Park <br />Service in order to minimi7.t impacts to the Pipestone National Monument. <br />