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MIGRATORY BIRDS For any future proposed disturbances on the lease, a qualified biologist will conduct pre - construction breeding bird and raptor surveys during the breeding period within one -half mile of the general disturbance area (drill pads and access roads) if activities occur during the breeding season (generally May 15 to August 1, but varies by species). Surveys will document active nests and aspen snag reconnaissance prior to surface disturbance. If no active nests are found and a survey report is submitted to the USFS or BLM biologist, activities may begin within the cleared areas. If active nests are found, development timing will be restricted during the breeding season, as per the USFS or BLM Authorized Officer. To minimize or avoid effects to nesting migratory birds, where practicable, the lessee will avoid vegetation removal during the migratory bird nesting period (May 15 to August 1), unless authorized after review by the USFS and/or BLM authorized officer. Nesting surveys conducted within 2 weeks of surface- disturbing activities that indicate no migratory bird species are nesting or otherwise present within the area to be disturbed may also be considered; however, consultation and approval by USFS or BLM authorized officer will be required. If active nests were identified during mine permit related project disturbances, appropriate measures will be taken in order to reduce impacts to these species, including relocating overland access routes and drill -hole locations, and implementing disturbance - free buffer zones and timing limitations for active nests as recommended by the USFS or BLM authorized officer. • All unavoidable surface disturbances will require approval of the USFS or BLM Authorized Officer. The USFS or BLM will coordinate with USFWS to determine the type and extent of allowable variances. A site - specific examination will determine if this stipulation will apply. WILDLIFE, TERRESTRIAL • Facility construction and major scheduled maintenance will not be authorized within big game winter ranges from December I through April 15. All unavoidable surface disturbances within the winter ranges during these times will require approval of the USFS or BLM Authorized Officer and consultation with CPW. Monitoring and access to the sites by over - the -snow vehicles will be permitted, but no snow plowing may occur. Bear -proof containers will be used and refuse collected frequently to minimize potential for human -bear conflicts at construction sites. Employee training will include information to reduce bear -human conflicts including not feeding bears. Noise reduction mitigation will be utilized on the individual MDW pumps to reduce impacts from their operation and comply with state and federal standards. ACCESS AND TRANSPORTATION No mining related disturbance will occur within 100 feet of the outside line of the right - of -way of Stevens Gulch Road_ The angle of draw used to protect the road from