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5.3.4 Method of Analysis <br />Maps of habitat losses will be of a scale sufficient to identify all disturbed areas. The annual <br />report will summarize past, current and planned disturbance. Based on the annual <br />information, NS will implement standards and cooperate with the BLM/CPW on habitat <br />enhancement measures. <br />5.3.5 Mule Deer Impact Evaluation <br />In addition to habitat -loss evaluation/mitigation, Natural Soda LLC will note vehicle/deer <br />collisions resulting from employees, vendors and subcontractors. Notices will be posted to <br />notify all employees, vendors and subcontractors to report deer collisions and locations. <br />Carpooling to reduce vehicle traffic will be encouraged. Hunting will be discouraged near <br />the mine site by limiting access. Deer proof fencing around the evaporation ponds has been <br />erected to eliminate entrapment. Temporary open excavations will be covered, fenced, <br />sloped, or flagged to prevent accidental entries by wildlife. Poaching will be reported <br />immediately to the appropriate authority. <br />5.4 Process/Waste Pond Mitigation <br />The process and waste ponds are checked for presence of waterfowl. The ponds are netted <br />and the utilization of owl decoys, propane cannon, pistol cartridges and human presence <br />discourage aquatic birds from utilizing the area of the process and waste ponds. <br />6 Groundwater Sampling Protocol and QA/QC <br />Groundwater monitoring is required to ensure that mining operations do not degrade <br />groundwater resources of the state. Groundwater monitoring wells are sampled pursuant <br />to the SAP on monthly, quarterly and annual bases. Groundwater monitoring wells must be <br />labeled, covered to prevent migration of surface contaminants to the groundwater, and <br />secured to restrict access. <br />A brief discussion of sampling protocol and QA/QC follows; complete details may be found <br />in the NS Sampling Analysis Plan. <br />6.1 Sampling and Analysis <br />Components of sampling and analysis include: <br />• Field Measurements <br />• Sample Collection Procedures <br />• Laboratory Analyses <br />• Reporting <br />• QA/QC methodology will be implemented for all Sampling and Analysis procedures <br />Daub & Associates, Inc. Page 23 Natural Soda LLC 2015 EMP <br />