PERMFILE62185

• Permit No: M2000154
• IBM Index Class Name: Permit File
• Doc Name: ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT RECORD
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE /
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Affected Environment: On Februan 1 1. 1994, the Pre ' ent i sued ExcutSve O der ]~o.
12898 on em•ironmental justice as it affects minority and low-income populations. The
purpose of the order is to identify and address. as appropriate. disproportionateh high and
adverse human health and environmental effects of programs. policies, or activities on
minority or lo~v-income populations.
This proposed action will not disrupt any low-income communities. No disproportionate
negative impacts are anticipated.
Signature of specialist: Loren Wickstrom 10/30/00
INVASIVE, NON-NATIVE SPECIES:
Affected Em•ironment: Prevention, early detection, control, and eradication of small
noxious-weed patches remain the most practical economical, and effective means of weed
management. Weeds would be treated on an as-needed basis within the permit area.
Signature of specialist: Loren Wickstrom 10/30/00
NON-CRITICAL ELEMENTS
ACCESS AND TRANSPORTATION
Affected Environment: This action will not open ttp any additional access on public lands
that does not currently exist. The proposed action is adjacent to County Road 18Y.
There will be an increase of truck traffic on the counn• roads during mining operations.
Environmental Consequences & Mitigation: The operator is required to meet a
stipulations identified by San Miguel County land use permit.
Signature of specialist: Loren Wickstrom 10/30/00
FOREST MANAGEMENT
Affected Environment: Sotne Pinyon and Juniper trees will be removed as a result of this
action. These trees have little commercial value since the area is so isolated. The trees to
be removed will be stockpiles and provide valuable materials for reclamation at the end of
the activity. The loss of a few trees will have no effect on the health and condition of the
area's forest.
Signature of specialist: Ken Reid 11/07/00