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Criteria <br />Topic Design Criteria for the Proposed Action <br /> 37. By September 1, MCC will post warning signs, at BMP <br /> locations designated by the USFS, to warn hunters of <br /> dangers associated with increased traffic on roads <br /> resulting from project activities, drilling operations, and <br /> methane-venting. Depending on the location of drill rigs <br /> during the big game seasons (typically only during early <br /> seasons), additional temporary gates may need to be <br /> installed to prevent public ATV access to active drill <br /> sites. Roads closed to public motorized use due to drilling <br /> or methane-venting operations shall be clearly posted as <br /> "closed" using signs with maps of the closure area and the <br /> reasons for closure. At each closure location Manual of <br /> Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) approved <br /> road closure devices must be used. To minimize conflicts <br /> with hunters, project traffic will not be allowed on the <br /> Minnesota Creek, Horse Gulch, and Dry Fork roads <br /> (except for emergency use) during the periods of one hour <br /> before sunrise and two hours after sunset during the big <br /> game rifle hunting seasons. Additional security and <br /> public safety measures may be considered and approved <br /> or directed by the District Ranger. <br /> 38. Cross country motorized vehicle travel is prohibited. Road Use <br /> Mine related traffic is permitted on approved roads and Permit (FSM <br /> designated trails only. 2733.04b <br /> and FSM <br /> 7730), <br /> Gunnison <br /> Interim <br /> Travel <br /> Restrictions <br />39. If snow is removed from the Minnesota Creek and Dry <br />Fork Roads, removal must be performed in compliance <br />with MCC's Road Use Permit, and must be pre-approved <br />by the District Ranger. If snow is plowed, public <br />snowmobile traffic will not be permitted on this road. <br />Snow shall be compacted to 4 inches, and then allowed to <br />freeze before hauling loads where GVW would exceed <br />10,000 pounds. MCC will be responsible for erecting a <br />temporary closure device on snowplowed roads to <br />prevent public motorized access on the road. This closure <br />must meet MUTCD requirements. <br />Road Use <br />Permit (FSM <br />2733.04b <br />and FSM <br />7730) <br />28