2009-01-08_REVISION - C1996083 (2)

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Attachment A Measures to Protect Federal Resources on NFS Lands Bowie Resources, TR-58, Pumping water from D-seam to B-seam 1. The Operator will be responsible for controlling noxious weed infestations on all NFS project disturbance areas from the date of discovery up to the point of release of the CDRMS reclamation bond and associated reclamation liability. Any herbicides used must be USFS approved and will be applied at the recommended rates by a certified applicator in compliance with State laws. 2. Any hay or straw used shall be certified as weed free. 3. To support the post-mining land use, reseeding will be performed as outlined in the current District's Seed Mix: Habitat type - Elevation Species Lbs/acre (PLS) % of Mixture Mountain Shrub 7-8,000 Mountain Bromegrass 4 20 Prairie June rass 3 15 Western wheatgrass 4 20 Indian Rice grass 3 15 Sandberg bluegrass 3 15 Bluebunch wheat grass 3 15 Total 20 100 The above grass species may vary slightly dependent on the particular field site. The mixes will be customized per location to optimize reclamation success. The above seed mixes will also include a mix of native forbs from the following list: Coreposis lancelota, Lupinus argentus, Phlox drummondii, Thermopsis Montana, Penstemon strictus, Vicia americanus, Achillea millefolium var. occidentalis (at a very low rate), Aster chilensis, Erigeron speciosus, Edogunum umbellatum or Geranium viscosissimum. The precise forbs to be included will be prescribed on a case-by-case basis, as the particular site conditions dictate. At least 3 forb species will be included in each mix. The seed mix must be 99% pure live seed and be weed free. 4. Harassment of livestock and wildlife is prohibited. If stock is in the project area, extra precautions must be taken by the operator and their contractors to ensure that stock are not pushed out of the currently occupied grazing unit. 5. The Operator will be held responsible for all damage to fences, cattle guards, resource improvements, roads, and other structures on NFS lands that result from their operations. The Forest Service must be notified of damages as soon as possible. 6. Surveys for raptors shall be conducted prior to surface disturbing activities to determine locations of individuals or populations of these species. This applies specifically to goshawks, peregrine falcons, and golden eagles but may apply to other species if located during surveys. 7. No activities shall be allowed within'/ mile of an active northern goshawk nest from March 1 to July 31 if they would cause nesting failure or abandonment (LRMP III-26)