2014-11-21_PERMIT FILE - C1996083A

Home Browse Search

management agency on a site - specific basis, after consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Bald and Golden Eagle Roost Sites No surface activity, except subsidence, would occur within a one - quarter mile radius of winter roosts between November 15 and March 15. Development may be permitted at other periods. If periodic visits are required within the buffer zone after development, activity would be restricted to the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. from November 15 through March 15. Peregrine Falcon Nest • No new permanent surface facilities or disturbance would be located within a one - quarter mile radius buffer zone around each peregrine falcon nest site. No aboveground activities would be allowed within a one -half mile radius buffer zone around each active peregrine falcon nest site from February I to July 15. • Any proposed surface facilities, disturbance, or activities in, or adjacent to, these buffer zones would require approval from the USFS or BLM on a site - specific basis, after consultation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Migratory Birds • For any future proposed disturbances on the lease, a qualified biologist would conduct pre - construction breeding bird and raptor surveys during the breeding period within 0.5 mile of the general disturbance area (drill pads and access roads) if activities would occur during the breeding season (generally May 15 to August 1, but varies by species). Surveys would document active nests and aspen snag reconnaissance prior to surface disturbance. If no active nests are found and a survey report is submitted to and approved by the USFS or BLM Biologist, activities may begin within the cleared areas. If active nests are found, development timing would be restricted during the breeding season, as per the USFS or BLM authorized officer. • Where practicable, surface disturbing activities should not occur during the migratory bird nesting period (May 15 through August 1) to prevent potential take of migratory birds and/or eggs, unless vegetation is removed prior to May 15. 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 would be required. If active nests were identified during mine permit related project disturbances, appropriate measures would 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. • All unavoidable surface disturbances would require approval of the USFS or BLM Authorized Officer. The USFS or BLM would coordinate with USFWS to determine the type and extent of allowable variances. A site - specific examination would determine if this stipulation would apply.