PERMFILE53089

• Permit No: X200521710
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Date: 8/29/2005
• Doc Name: Environmental Assessment Spruce Stomp Federal Coal Exploration License
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

Environmental Assessment Bowie Resources, L.L.C.
A ugust 2005 Spru Sto mp F C oal Exploration License (150- 2005 -43)
4. The road surface width would not exceed 14 feet, except in locations which require curve
widening, to allow a maximum of 30 feet. These locations must be identified on the
ground and approved by the District Ranger.
5. The Licensee shall provide for suppression and control of fugitive dust on roads used by
the Licensee or their contractors.
Biological Resources
1. With respect to goshawks and raptors (except American Kestrel), which may occur or
become established on the SSCEL during the life of the project, the following special
stipulation shall apply:
Conduct pre - construction surveys for nesting raptors on the SSCEL prior to any
surface disturbance. No surface activities would be allowed within 0.5 -mile
radius of active nest sites between the dates of February 1 and August 15, unless
authorized by the USDA -FS on a site - specific basis.
2. In order to preclude any potential disturbance to nesting purple martins in areas where
exploration activities would affect mature aspen stands, nest site surveys would be
performed prior construction to identify purple martin nesting activity. If active nest sites
are located, then access road development plans and/or drill hole locations would be
modified so that nest sites are not adversely affected or development timing be
constrained to preclude impacts during the breeding season (May 1 — July 31).
3. Drilling activities would be prohibited from December 1 to June 15 to protect elk on the
winter range for drill holes PRP -SS -4, PRP -SS -5, and PRP -SS -9.
Soils and Geologic Hazards
1. Temporary roads and drill pads would be designed to minimize erosion and
sedimentation. Drill pads would be sized to minimize surface disturbance. Drill pads
would be designed to prevent or diminish overland flow from entering the site during
precipitation events. Pad sites would be sloped to drain all spills on site precipitation into
the mud pits. If necessary, pits would be pumped out to reduce their content and insure
that overflow does not occur. Fluids would be contained and disposed at a State
approved site.
2. The Licensee would be responsible for soil preservation/protection and final reclamation.
The Licensee would be responsible for soil losses due to erosion and gullying. Topsoil
stockpiles would be located to minimize soil contamination or loss. Soil from mud pits
would be stockpiled for use during reclamation. Rock material would be stockpiled
separately. No soil generated from excavation, slide removal or other operations shall be
deposited within 100 lineal feet of any drainage with flowing water.
3. The Licensee would be responsible for controlling sediment on the drill pads and roads.
Sediment control devices would be used and may include (but not be limited to) silt
fence, straw bales or wattles.
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