2006-04-05_REVISION - X200521206

Home Browse Search

inventory report is to be submitted to the FS for review and approval at the time a surface disturbing plan of operation is submitted. 3. Implement mitigation measures required by the FS and BLM to preserve or avoid destruction of cultural resource values. Mitigation may include relocation of proposed facilities, testing, salvage, and recordation or other protective measures. All costs of the inventory and mitigation will be borne by the licensee or operator, and all data and materials salvaged will remain under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Government as appropriate. The licensee or operator shall immediately bring to the attention of the FS and BLM any cultural or paleontological resources or any other objects of scientific interest discovered as a result of surface operations under this license, and shall leave such discoveries intact until direcfed to proceed by FS and BLM. ENDANGERED OR THREATENED SPECIES - The FS is responsible for assuring that the licensed land is examined prior to undertaking any surface-disturbing activities to determine effects upon any plant or animal species listed or proposed for listing as endangered or threatened, or their habitats. The findings of this examination may result in some restrictions to the operator's plans or even disallow use and occupancy that would be in violation of the Endangered Species Act of 1973 by detrimentally affecting endangered or threatened species or their habitats. The licensee/operator may, unless notified by the FS that the examination is not necessary, conduct the examination on the licensed lands at his discretion and cost. This examination must be done by or under the supervision of a qualified resource specialist approved by the FS. An acceptable report must be provided to the FS identifying the anticipated effects of a proposed action on endangered or threatened species or their habitats. The following conditions shall also apply to the Dry Fork Coal Exploration License, should BLM issue it: Administrative 1. The Licensee shall notify the Paonia District Ranger at least one week before operations are to commence on National Forest System (NFS) lands. The District Ranger must be notified 48 hours in advance that heavy equipment will be moved onto National Forest System lands and that surface disturbing activities will commence. 2. The Forest Service must be notified of any proposed alterations to the exploration plan and access on the CEL. Any changes to the existing plan are subject to Forest Service review and may result in additional conditions of use. 3. MCC has the responsibility to see that their construction and drilling operations are conducted in such a manner which (1) conforms with applicable Federal laws and regulations and (2) conforms with State and local laws and regulations to the extent that such State and local laws are applicable on Federal lands. 4. All locations of drill pads and new temporary road alignments must be approved in the field by the Paonia District Ranger or his/her representative before any ground disturbance or construction begins.