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• cause invasive species to spread into new areas. Given an opportunity, many of these <br />invasive species have the potential to become the dominant cover species without con <br />and eradication efforts. The utilization of interim reclamation techniques can facilitat <br />control of invasive species and reduce the potential of long term infestation of invasiv <br />noxious weed species. All principles of Integrated Pest Management should be emplo <br />control noxious weeds on public lands. <br />Mitigative Measures: None <br />trol <br />e <br />e and <br />yed to <br />Name of specialist and date: Ole Olsen 5/17/06 <br />MIGRATORY BIRDS <br />Affected Environment: Golden eagle and prairie falcon are the only two birds on the 2002 <br />Birds of Conservation Concern list that are likely to use the project area. Nests for both <br />species have historically occurred within one mile of the project area. It is not known if <br />these nests are currently active. <br />Environmental Consequences: It is very unlikely that nest sites would be damaged as a result <br />of subsidence. Some changes may occur to habitat which support prey species for these two <br />raptor species. Any negative impacts to prey species habitat would make the area less likely <br />• to be used for nesting. <br />Since mining activities are underground, disturbance of nesting birds should not occur as a <br />result of the proposed activity. Chance of take of either species is very small. <br />Mitigative Measures: None <br />Name of specialist and date: Timothy Novotny 5/30/06 <br />NATIVE AMERICAN RELIGIOUS CONCERNS <br />A letter was sent to the Uinta and Ouray Tribal Council, Southern Ute Tribal Council, Ute <br />Mountain Ute Tribal Council, and the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs on January <br />21, 1999. The letter listed the projects that the BLM would notify them on and projects that <br />would not require notification. No comments were received (Letter on file at the Little <br />Snake Field Office). This project requires no additional notification. <br />Name of specialist and date: Gary D. Collins July 5, 2006 <br />PRIME & UNIQUE FARMLANDS <br />Affected Environment: Not Present <br />• Environmental Consequences: None