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• Information on biological soil crusts would be provided to field personnel to aid in the <br />identification and location of biological soil crusts and to aid in minimizing impacts to <br />these soils. <br />• Vehicles would be instructed to travel at slow speeds to limit disturbance to soils and <br />vegetation. <br />• The spinning of all vehicle tires would be avoided where possible to minimize the <br />potential for soil displacement and for impacts to biological soil crusts. <br />• If needed, Homeland Uranium, Inc. would apply water or Magnesium Chloride to <br />utilized roads to reduce fugitive dust from vehicle traffic. <br />Vegetation Resources Protection <br />All equipment, would be cleaned to remove weed seed and soil (may contain weed <br />seed) prior to commencing operations on public lands within the project area. <br />Disturbed areas in the project area would be monitored for project-related <br />establishment and spread of noxious weeds. Weed infestations would be treated as <br />necessary and as approved by the BLM to prevent additional spread. <br />• Larger shrubs, trees, and other obstacles would be avoided where possible; no <br />cutting or removal of shrubs, trees, or other obstacles is proposed. <br />• Federally listed T&E plant species would be avoided by all project activity. <br />Wildlife Resources <br />• Project activities would be conducted in compliance with applicable requirements of <br />the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended. <br />Project personnel would be subject to the following requirements: no harassing or <br />shooting of wildlife or wild horses; no dogs may be brought to the project area; no <br />firearms permitted; and no littering. <br />Livestock Grazing <br />All gates within the project area would be left as they are found (i.e., open gates <br />would be left open, closed gates would be closed). <br />• Damage to existing fences and other range improvements as a result of the project <br />would be immediately repaired per approved BLM specifications. <br />If a fence crossing is required for a location absent a gate, the fence would be cut <br />and H-braces would be installed to support the existing fence and, if livestock are <br />present, a temporary gate would be installed to prevent livestock or wild horse <br />movement from appropriate pastures. Upon termination of exploration activities, the <br />temporary opening or gate would be permanently rewired and stretched to their <br />original tension. <br />Removal or alteration of existing range improvements would be prohibited unless <br />prior approval from the BLM is obtained. <br />