PERMFILE118938 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

availability based on the limited nature of the actions being analyzed, The area affected by the project is too small to contain the home range of even a single individual of an appropriate MIS. Actions proposed are not expected to have any measurable impacts on species viability. The project file contains a wildlife specialist report for MIS species. Forest Plan Consisfency The proposed action is consistent with Forest Plan standard and guidelines for MIS, TES and general wildlife. There would be no measurable effects to MIS species as a result of altering less than 2 acre of aspen /mountain shrub habitat. Potential habitat capability for MIS species would not change from current habitat capability as a result of this proposal. Proposed Mitigation Measures for Wildlife 1. fn order to minimize human activity within the project area, the access road to the shafts will be gated and signed to prevent public access. Consequently there are no extraordinary circumstances associated with these resources. Floodplains, wetlands, or municipal watersheds. None of the surface disturbances {drill pad construction) proposed would occur in flood plains or wetlands. There are no municipal watersheds in the vicinity of the proposed activity. Consequently there are no extraordinary circumstances associated with these resources. Archaeological sites, or historic properties or areas. Cultural surveys were completed for the proposed action and archaeological clearance has been obtained. Consequently there are no extraordinary circumstances associated with these resources. Inventoried Roadless Areas. None of the surface disturbances (drill pad and access road construction) proposed would occur in an inventoried roadless area. Consequently there are no extraordinary circumstances associated with these resources. Findings required by and/or related to other Laws and Regulations Land and Resource Management Plan The proposed project, as well as the attached Conditions of Surface Use, ensures that the proposal meets the direction of GMUG Forest Plan to "encourage environmentally sound energy and minerals development." This project is also consistent with the management goals and objectives for this area: 5A, emphasis on big game winter range in non-forested areas. Endangered Species Act (ESA), Nation Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), and Environmental Justice The project and attached conditions are in compliance with provisions of the ESA based on conclusions of the Biological Assessment as described above under "Extraordinary Circumstances". In compliance with the NHPA, cultural surveys have been completed and no historic properties will be affected.