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• The upper well would be drilled first. If water available downhole is of sufficient quantity, the second lower well would not be drilled. If the upper well is not sufficient, it will be plugged and abandoned the same day it is drilled. • Would drill angle holes to intersect vein. • Wells would be approximately 100 feet deep to reach below the river level. • Wells would be 2% inches in diameter, cased with PVC. • A shallow pit would be dug below each well site to contain any water that may be released during drilling. The pit(s) would be dug by a backhoe, and would be approximately 4 feet deep and 8 feet in diameter. The pit(s) would be filled back in after drilling is completed and the site restored to its original contour. This proposal meets the criteria to be qualified for issuance of a Minimum Impact Permit. The proposal is in conformance with BLM plans, policies, and programs, local zoning ordinances, and any other requirements, and will not cause appreciable damage or disturbance to the public lands, their resources or improvements. Therefore, publication of a Notice of Realty Action is not required. PLAN CONFORMANCE REVIEW: The Proposed Action is subject to and has been reviewed for conformance with (43 CFR 1610.5, BLM 1617.3) the following plan: Name of Plan: Gunnison Resource Area Record of Decision, Approved Resource Management Plan. and Rangeland Program Summary Date Approved: February 5, 1993 Management Unit: 1 (part of the Alpine Triangle Special Recreation Management Area). Decision Number/Page: N/A Decision Laneua¢e: The activities proposed in the application are not specifically addressed in the RMP under Standard Management or the specific Management Unit prescriptions. However, the activities are compatible with protecting the resources, uses, and values that are emphasized in the MU (pg. 2-20). Therefore, the proposed action is in comformance with the RMP. CATEGORICAL EXCLUSION REVIEW: The proposed action qualifies as a categorical exclusion under 516 DM 6, Appendix 5.4, Number: E (19). None of the following exceptions in 516 DM 2, Appendix 2, apply. Exclusion 1. Have significant adverse effects on public health and safety. 2. Have adverse effects on such natural resources and unique geographic chazacteristics as historic or cultural resources; park, recreation, or refuge lands; wilderness azeas; wild or scenic rivers; national natural landmarks; sole or principal drinking water aquifers; prime farmlands; wetlands, floodplains; national monuments; migratory birds; and other ecologically significant or critical azeas. Have highly controversial environmental effects or involve unresolved conflicts concerning alternative uses of available resources. YES NO _ X X X