1998-10-02_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - M1983052

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Attachment A: Special Stipulations Joker Mine Plan Amendment Elkhead Joint venture T. 9 N. , R.92 W. , 6th P.M. , sec. 9 : NWNE, NENW, SNW 1 . Any cultural and/or paleontological resource (historic or prehistoric site or object) discovered by the holder , or any person working on his behalf, on public or Federal land shall be immediately reported to the authorized officer . Holder shall suspend all operations in the immediate area of such discovery until written authorization to proceed is issued by the authorized officer . An evaluation of the discovery will be made by the authorized officer cc determine appropriate actions to prevent the loss of significant cultural or scientific values . The holder will be responsible for the cost of evaluation and the authorized officer will make a decision as to proper mitigation measures after consulting with the holder . 2 . The operator will avoid three cultural sites (SMF 1640, 1641, 1642) which are located south of the project area. 3 . Pursuant to 43 CFR 10 .4 (g) , the holder of this authorization must notify the authorized officer , by telephone, with written confirmation, immediately upon the discovery of human remains, funerary items, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony. Further, pursuant to 43 CFR 10.4 (c) and (d) , you must stop activities in the vicinity of the discovery and protect it for 30 days or until notified to proceed by the authorized officer . 4 . No hazardous materials/hazardous wastes, trash or other solid waste shall be disposed of on public lands . If a release does occur , it shall be reported to this office immediately. 5 . Disturbed areas will be monitored for noxious weeds for three (3) years following revegetation of reclaimed surface disturbance. 6 . Control of noxious weeds will be required through successful vegetation establishment and/or herbicide application. If applications of herbicide are prescribed, however , it is the responsibility of the lease operator to insure compliance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations, as well as labeling directions specific to the use of any given herbicide. Heavy construction or mining equipment will be thoroughly washed prior to bringing them onsite to remove noxious weed sources . A Pesticide Use Proposal (PUP) will be approved prior to application of herbicides and/or other pesticides on Federal surface; contact the Little Snake Resource Area office to obtain a PUP form to request this authorization. Submit the PUP 2 months in advance of planned application. In the event you elect to apply herbicide or other pesticide as described and authorized on the approved PUP, you must report this use within 24 hours on Bureau of Land Management form titled Pesticide Application Record. 7 . Regularly timed ground water monitoring results as required by the CDMG will be forwarded to the local BLM office . 8 . All required Colorado and Wyoming State and local county permits will be copied and sent to the local BLM office. No action is permitted until all required permits have been issued.