Laserfiche WebLink
e. New permanent roads will not be built on ridge tops or in saddles, or in areas <br />identified as important for lynx habitat connectivity. New roads will be situated away <br />from forested stringers. <br />post lease surface use occurs in lynx habitat, the Lessee will be required to submit an <br />annual report to the USDA-FS and USFWS of 0 activities having occurred in lynx habitat. <br />3. If there is reason to believe that Sensitive, Threatened or Endangered species of plants or <br />animals, or migratory bird species of high Federal interest are present, or become present in the <br />lease area, the Lessee/Operator shall be required to conduct an intensive field inventory of the <br />area to be disturbed and/or impacted. The inventory shall be conducted by a qualified specialist, <br />and a report of findings prepared. A plan will be made that recommends protection for these <br />species or action necessary to mitigate the disturbance. The cost of conducting such inventory, <br />preparing reports and carrying out mitigation measures shall be borne by the Lessee/Operator. <br />4. Surface use or disturbances (except for surface subsidence and resource monitoring <br />purposes defined in the approved mining permit) will not be permitted in riparian, wetland or <br />floodplain areas, or within a buffer zone surrounding these areas (the definition of riparian areas <br />and appropriate buffer zone will be consistent with that defined in the Forest Service Manual <br />and Water Conservation Practices Handbook. Wetland definition will follow Army Corps of <br />Engineers guidelines) unless no practical alternatives exist. <br />5. For raptors (except American kestrel) the Lessee will be required to: <br />a. Conduct surveys for nesting raptors on the lease prior to development of any surface <br />€acilities; and <br />b. No surface activities will be allowed within V2-mile radius of active nest sites between <br />the dates of February I and August 15, unless authorized by the Forest Service on a site- <br />specific basis. r== <br />6. In order to protect big game wintering areas, elk calving areas, and other key wildlife habitat <br />and/or activities, specific surface use may be curtailed during specific times of year. Spec fi'c = <br />time restrictions for specific species will be evaluated by the Forest Service at the individual <br />project stage, and any additional site specific conditions of use developed at that time. <br />7. In the future, if water to be used for mine related activities is taken from a source that it *-t , <br />considered to be non-tributary waters by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, or which exceeds a <br />depletion amount previously consulted upon, the permitting agency must enter into consultation <br />with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to determine appropriate conservation measures to offset <br />effects to listed fish and critical habitat in the upper Colorado River Basin. <br />1 No surface occupancy would be allowed in areas of high geologic hazard or high erosion <br />potential. <br />9. Special interdisciplinary team analysis and mitigation plans detailing construction and <br />mitigation techniques would be required on areas where slopes range from 40-60 percent. The <br />interdisciplinary team could include engineers, soil scientist, hydrologist, landscape architect, <br />reclamation specialist and mining engineer. <br />3