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Proposed Action: Tn order to be incompliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act, which requires that BLM avoid actions that "take" migratory birds, it is recommended that all vegetation disturbances be avoided from May 15 thru July 15. This is the breeding and brood rearing season for most Colorado migratory birds. The initial removal of vegetation from the site should occur outside these dates. action. No Action Alternative: There would be no impacts to migratory birds from this Cumulative Impacts of the Proposed Action: None NATIVE AMERICAN RELIGIOUS CONCERNS Affected Environment: Although aboriginal sites are present in the area of potential effect, no possible traditional cultural properties were located during the cultural resources inventory (see Cultural Resources section, above). There is no other known evidence that suggests the project area holds special significance for Native Americans. Environmental Consegaences/MltigaHon: Proposed Action: None. No Action Alternative: None. Other Alternative: None. Cumulative Impacts of the Proposed Action: None foreseen. THREATENED, ENDANGERED, AND SENSITIVE SPECIES (includes a fording on Standard 4) Affected Environment: The project area is located in a gravelly wash that supports mostly rabbitbrush shrubs and a few grasses. The area is within pinyon pine and juniper habitat on an east-facing slope. The area is not remote and there is much human activity from an existing gravel pit in the area. Several large hay Gelds receive daily visits by the rancher. The habitat on site is disturbed from past flooding and consists of vegetation that is common for the area Environmental Consequences/Mitigatlon: Proposed Action: There aze no records of T&E or sensitive species or their habitat for the project area, therefore there will be no impacts. No Action Alternative: There will be no impacts to T&E or sensitive species from this action. Cumulative Impacts of the Proposed Action: None 10