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CNAPTERTWO Agency PrCfl,Red AI[ernatfue mitigation measures would be applied. No inventory of the 0-5 yeaz mine panel would be required if mining begins within 3 years of the 1998 botanical survey. • In consultation with the BLM and USFWS, American Soda would develop a specific plan for restoration of unoccupied suitable habitat disturbed during well field and :road construction. This plan would be field tested to ensure that the restored habitat promotes suitability for the desired species over suitability for potentially competing species. Colorado River Cutthroat Trout • The width of construction in the stream and riparian zone would be reduced to the m;n;mum necessary, and removal of lazge trees would be avoided. • Construction across streams would be limited to no more than one day per crossing. • Siltation would be prevented by use of appropriate erosion controls during and following construction. • American Soda would restore the streambed, stream banks, and riparian :one in consultation with the CDOW. Parachute Penstemon, Uinta Basin Hookless Cactus, and t~her Sensitive Plant Species • American Soda would conduct botanical clearance surveys in the appropriate season in advance of construction in previously unsurveyed portions of the pipelinc: route (MP 32 to 35). A copy of the survey report would be provided to the BLM. If listed species aze encountered, American Soda would consult with the BLM and the USFVi7S to develop mitigation or project modifications to avoid impacts. American Soda would consult with the BLM regazding the occurrence of sensitive species. Visual Resources • American Soda would minimise ground disturbance to the extent possible, including areas of cut and fill. American Soda would min;m;~e soil sidecast on the downhill slopes of road cuts or well pad areas. • At the Piceance Site, American Soda would paint facilities a color agreedl to by BLM to blend with the surrounding landscape. At the Parachute Site, structures vvould be painted a natural brown color agreed to by Garfield County to reduce their visibility from the community of Battlement Mesa, the Town of Parachute, and other neighboring azeas. • The project sites would feature mercury vapor lighting, installed to provide adequate lighting for workers in accordance with OSHA standards. Light fixtures would include visors to reduce glare when viewed from off site. Socioeconomics BLM encourages American Soda to support the following where possible: 2-6