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Design Criteria <br /> <br />Topic Design Criteria for the Proposed Action <br /> 34. Where construction in or immediately adjacent to WIZ BMP <br /> cannot be avoided, specific protection and mitigation <br /> measures designed to protect or restore riparian values <br /> will be implemented. These may include, but would not <br /> be limited to: use of silt fence, berms, straw bales, or <br /> other measures to minimize sediment contributions to the <br /> riparian area; use of geotextiles as a base for road fills to <br /> avoid disturbance of riparian soils; placement of <br /> appropriate drainage structures to maintain effective <br /> flows through the riparian area, stabilize slopes, and <br /> minimize erosion; recovery, stockpiling, and replacement <br /> of riparian soils by horizon where soil disturbance is <br /> unavoidable; and use of a USFS approved riparian seed <br /> mix and riparian plantings. Sediment filters and traps <br /> must be used, unless waived in writing by a USFS <br /> representative. Silt fencing alone will generally not be <br /> considered adequate. All sediment control structures must <br /> be routinely inspected and maintained until their function <br /> has been replaced by adequate reclamation practices. <br />Road Operations 35. Minnesota Creek, Dry Fork, and Horse Gulch roads will BMP <br /> continue to be open for public full size vehicle and ATV <br /> use throughout the project. MCC will sign roads warning <br /> the public of heavy truck traffic during the active drilling <br /> season. <br /> 36. All project temporary roads will be closed to public BMP <br /> motorized vehicle use during the active drilling season <br /> and during the winter months. Motorized will be <br /> restricted to administratively approved traffic during this <br /> closure period. Locked gates and signs meeting USFS <br /> MUTCD requirements will be provided, installed, and <br /> maintained by MCC at the intersections of the Horse <br /> Gulch and West Flatiron roads, the Dry Fork Road and <br /> Long Draw Saddle ATV Trail, the Dry Fork and Upper <br /> Deep Creek roads, and any other locations designated by <br /> the USFS official. The drilling season is expected to end <br /> each year in September, at which time certain temporary <br /> roads will be open for public motorized use until snow <br /> conditions preclude use. The roads that will be open to <br /> public motorized use in the fall include West Flatiron, <br /> Long Draw Saddle, and West Bench Roads.