2008-06-06_REVISION - C1980007 (2)

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Design Criteria Topic Design Criteria for the Proposed Action 68. Restrict use to designated routes where over-snow access LCAS is required to protect lynx. 69. Minimize snow compaction during MDW monitoring to LCAS protect lynx. Use remote monitoring of sites if possible. 70. Restore suitable lynx habitat during reclamation LCAS activities. 71. Reclaim and obliterate temporary roads at project LCAS, 36 completion. CFR 228 E, Road Use Permit (FSM 2733.04b and FSM 7730), WCPH (FSH 2509.25), GMUG Coal Lease EIS 72. Close project-created roads to public access in lynx LCAS habitat. 73. Pre-disturbance surveys would be completed within the MCC Project potentially impacted delineated wetland and two Plan, Forest intermittent lakes, as specified by the Forest Service, to Plan ensure that northern leopard frog populations are not adversely impacted. In the event that breeding northern leopard frog populations are documented within the surveyed wetlands, disturbances to these wetland areas would be postponed until early June and the completion of the breeding season (CDOW 2003). 74. For the Dry Fork Lease area, include the following for Dry Fork lynx (Dry Fork Federal Coal Lease-by-Application Federal Coal (COC-67232) Record of Decision): Lease (COC- Winter Access will be limited to designated routes 67232) using Establish an education program for MCC's employees USFWS about presence of lynx and safe driving practices; language Report lynx sightings or lynx carcass findings to the USFWS within 24 hours; and, Provide an annual report of all activities which may affect lynx to the USDA-FS and USFWS. 75. Further, for the Dry Fork Lease area, should post-lease Dry Fork operations be proposed on the lease in lynx habitat, the Federal Coal following special constraints may apply, depending on Lease (COC- site-specific circumstances: 67232) using