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which distrabs the :;oil. Tlie soil is selectively stockpiled for use in reclamation. Drill pads and roads are designed to minimize erosiar and prevent soil loss. Alternative 2 : Under this alternative [he 5 proposed drill pads would dish~rb about 2.5 acres of soil. The soil would be stripped off each location, and stockpiled for use in reclamation. Some soil loss may occur from direct precipitation events, but current practices ]rave not indicated that substantial amounts of soil would be lost. MCC has mapped known landslides in their permit area, none have been identified in the project area. There is some risk for causing minor slumping during construction activities, but these occurrences aze expected to be minor and mitigatable in the field. Reopening the 1.5 miles of abandoned drill road would also disturb soils that had been replaced and reclaimed. The soil from the abandoned road bed would be disturbed in place, amounting to about 2.5 acres of disturbance. General road building practices invc•lve providing adequate drainage structures so that excessive erosion does not occur and lose the soil resource. Constructing the about one mile of new temporary road would disturb about 1.7 acres of soil. Some soil loss; may occur during construction. However, it will be necessary to preserve the soil for reclamation purposes. Aca:ss to the area will also need to use FR 711. This road would require spot stabilization in about 10 locations. Maintenance work on this road nay also create some soil disturbance, however losses are expected to be minimal. Drainage structures on the road will minimize the loss from overland runoff. Disturbance along roads may increase sedimentation in the drainages. Under this alternative, it is assumed that the one mile of new temporary access road would be placed in the bottom of Long Draw. This disturbance could cause additional sediment to be carried in Long Draw during storm events until the azea was reclaimed. This sedi;nentation could affect vegetation in the area. Most of the project area has adequate vegetation to buffer and filter small inputs of sediment. Alternative 3: Under this alternative, the potential for soil disturbance and sedimentation along FR 711 and the 1.5 miles of reopened drill road would not occur. The new temporary access road would originate from the West Flatiron drill road into Lon; Draw, and then run along the north hillslope of the draw. A small slump has been identified on the sa~9dle, but it is supported by a sandstone bench, which will prevent further movement. The drainage bottom may need to be crossed at couple of locations to maintain road grade. However, use of Best Management Practices (BMPs), including crossing the drainage course at right angles and controlling sediment will minimize impacts. The estimated amount of soil disturbance for [he new temporary road is the same as Alternative 2. 26