1997-06-13_REPORT - M1981302

• Permit No: M1981302
• IBM Index Class Name: Report
• Doc Date: 6/13/1997
• Doc Name: EXHIBIT A 10
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

Zapus hudsadus preblei Interim Survey Guidelines, May 27, 1997 2
It is imperative to make project proponents aware of the presence of Preble's should it be
listed prior to the time that all actions related to any project are completed. Section 9(a)(1) of
the ESA prohibits the take (i.e., harass, harm, pursue, hunt, shoot, kill, wound, trap, capture,
or collect, or to attempt to engage in any such conduct) of federally endangered or threatened
species, except as provided in sections 6(g)(2) and 10 of the ESA. If Preble's is listed while a
project is impacting it or its habitats, the ESA would enter into effect to protect Preble's.
1. QUALIFICATIONS OF SURVEYOR
Few people have had the opportunity to become acquainted with the subspecies. While the
Service does not want to exclude any qualified person from assessing potential Preble's habitat
or conducting trapping surveys, a set of criteria has been developed to demonstrate whether a
surveyor is qualified. Documentation that these criteria have been met is accomplished by
submitting a statement of surveyor qualifications to the Service prior to the actual field
Z it d. In addition, to conduct trapping surveys in Colorado or Wyoming, a surveyor
must obtain a permit from Kathy Konishi, CROW (970) 9454717 or Russ Pollard,
WGFD (307) 7774585, respectively.
The statement of qualifications of an individual proposing to conduct surveys on Preble's or
potential Preble's habitat should contain:
a. Description of zoologicalfbiological expertise and training (e.g., a graduate degree in
ecology, botany, zoology, mammalogy, or other appropriate discipline is
recommended; a bachelor of sciences in these or other related disciplines is required);
b. Experience in conducting small mammal surveys (list dates, locations, and species
included in previously conducted surveys) with emphasis on Zapodids;
c. Actions taken to become acquainted with the known habitats, appearance of Preble's,
and trapping techniques (such as reviewing existing literature on Preble's, contacting
and visiting with resident zoologists and researchers knowledgeable on the subspecies,
studying museum specimens and photographs of Preble's, and especially, assisting
experienced Preble's surveyors during their trapping efforts); and
d. References, particularly documenting contact with known Preble's experts.
While surveys, and in particular trapping studies, often necessitate participation by more than
one person, a qualified surveyor should be on site at all times during setting and check
of traps.
2. AREAS REQUIRING A SURVEY
The following area in Colorado and Wyoming have been determined to have high probability