2014-10-10_PERMIT FILE - C1996083 (6)

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2.10 Scenic River System (NWSRS). Of the 1.21 miles that are eligible, only 0.64 mile is within the LBA tract; 0.76 mile is on private surface and 0.18 mile is on BLM surface. As part of the revision of the UFO RMP (ongoing), the BLM was required by WSRA to inventory its rivers and streams to determine their eligibility for inclusion in the NWSRS. The study and designation of watercourses under the WSRA consists of a multi -step process: eligibility —+ suitability —+ congressional action. In order to be determined as eligible, they must be free - flowing and possess one or more ORV. The West Fork Terror Creek segment is free flowing as defined by the WSRA, and possesses a fish ORV (greenback cutthroat trout - see the Threatened, Endangered and Sensitive Species section). The BLM is currently drafting a suitability report that determines which segments, from among the eligible segments, are suitable for protection under the WSRA. Until that report is finalized, the BLM manages eligible segments under interim protections. Specifically, interim protections include protection of the free -flow of the stream, water quality, and the ORV so as to prevent the segment from losing its eligibility, and to keep the "scenic" classification from degrading to "recreational." (Final Environmental Assessment DOI- BLM- CO -S050- 2013 -0010 EA) The West Fork of Terror Creek is not classified as a wild and scenic river and does not fall under Section 5(a) of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act (16 U.S.C. 1276(a)) (1)(j) The existing topography within the area to be affected during the estimated life of the operation and adjacent lands is shown on two maps. The existing topography of the facilities area is shown on the Premining Topography Map No. 17. The existing topography of the permit and adjacent area is presented on numerous V= 1000' scale maps in the permit application, one of which is the Hydrological Monitoring Location Map No. 9. PR -14 2.10-5- 03/14