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C+ecernber 1. 20G3 ~+ppendix A Page A-74 Criterion 14: Riparian zones are present within the review area and are suitable for coal leasing only with inclusion of the following special stipulations to protect resident and migratory bird species: A one-eighth mile buffer zone (660 ft.) will be protected on either side of Raven Gulch (or a buffer zone may be established in accordance with the surface management agency guidelines). No surface disturbances, except surface subsidence, will be permitted within these buffer zones. All unavoidable surface disturbance will require approval of the USFS or BLM's Authorized Officer. The BLM or USFS will coordinate with the Fish and Wildlife Service and the CDOW to determine the type and extent of allowable variances. Asite- specific analyses will determine if this stipulation will apply. 2. With respect to other raptors (except American kestrel) which may occur or become established on the West Flatiron Tract during the life of the project, the following special stipulation shall apply: Conduct surveys for nesting raptors on the lease tract prior to development of any surface facilities. No surface activities will be allowed within one-half mile radius of active nest sites between the dates of February 1 and August 15, unless authorized by BLM or USFS on asite-specific basis. Criterion 15: If areas are determined by CDOW to be mule deer and elk crucial winter range, the following stipulation shall be applied: Coal related facilities and surface disturbances except subsidence will be authorized in the review area only if no practical alternatives exist. The BLM and USFS will coordinate with the CDOW to determine the type and extent of allowable variances. Coal exploration, facility construction, and major scheduled maintenance will not be authorized within crucial winter ranges from December 1 through April 30. All unavoidable surface disturbances within the crucial winter ranges during these times will require approval of the BLM and USFS's Authorized Officer. F_nviro~tmental Assessment West Flatucn i_B.4 Tract Gunnison County, Coi~xado