2011-03-22_PERMIT FILE - C1981022A (2)

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Use of pesticides will have prior written approval from the BLM. E. Wildlife The breeding period for migratory birds is April through June and for raptors is February through July. The crucial big game winter range period is December 15 though Aprii. Proposed construction activities will be from Juiy 1 to December 1, which is outside the crucial big game winter range period. Construction activity will be allowed as approved by BLM during July because it is anticipated that only minor impacts, if any, will result to raptors during this time. This seasonal restriction applies only to construction related activity, i.e., road widening to reduce existing curve radii and the addition of culverts to improve drainage at specified locations as described in the Environmental Assessment (EA) associated with this project, EA CO-150-2003-0020. All other road maintenance activity is not subject to this restriction. F. Cultural Resources Any cultural and/or paleontological resource, human remains, funerary items, sacred objects, or objects of cultural patrimony discovered will be immediately reported to the BLM authorized officer. if such a discovery occurs, ali maintenance activity will be suspended until further written notice to proceed is received from the BLM. G. Visual Resources Road construction would result in temporary visual impacts as a result of construction equipment. After the road maintenance upgrade and culvert installation activities are completed, there would be no effects on visual resources along Bear Creek Road. Road maintenance activities will be accomplished utilizing best management practices such that disturbed areas will be reclaimed to be the least environmentally impacting and to reduce visual impacts. H. Recreation Activities Due to the steep terrain in the canyon and presence of private property at the south end, interspersed along, and at the north end of Bear Creek Road, limited public recreation activities occur in the area. Limited hiking and otf-road vehicle use (4-wheelers) could occur on public land adjacent to the road. Hunting mainly occurs on private land at the north end of the road. Due to the limited use of the road and adjacent areas for recreational activities, road maintenance construction activities are not expected to affect recreational activities in the area. Road maintenance activities will be minimized during hunting seasons.