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<br /> that identifies which of these species occupy the mine area and shall photograph showing the topography,the area covered by the lease,the
<br /> include,but not be limited to,advance raptor nest surveys of woodland name and location of major topographic and cultural features,and the
<br /> and cliff substrates within'hmile of any proposed development.The drainage plan for the affected area
<br /> survey shall be conducted by a qualified professional approved by
<br /> BLM and shall include an analysis of the quality or carrying capacity (B)A statement of proposed methods of operating,including a
<br /> of the habitat for each species identified description of the surface or underground mining methods,proposed
<br /> roads or vehicular trails, the size and location of structures and
<br /> (B)A detailed description of the methods selected by the lessee facilities to be built, the timing for grading and backfilling areas
<br /> to mitigate animal and/or habitat loss, together with comparative affected by the operations, and the proposed manner and length of
<br /> analysis of alternative methods that were considered but rejected by time required to reclaim areas disturbed by the operations.
<br /> the lessee and the rationale for the decision to select the proposed
<br /> methods. The methods utilized by the lessee for recovery and (C) An estimate of the quantity of water to be used and the
<br /> replacement may include,but are not limited to,the following tech- pollutants that may enterreceiving waters together with a design forthe
<br /> niques: necessary impoundment,treatment,or control of all runoff water and
<br /> (i) Increasing the quantity and quality of forage available to drainage from workings to reduce soil erosion and sedimentation and
<br /> these species, to prevent the pollution of receiving waters.
<br /> (ii)Acquiring critical wildlife habitats;
<br /> (iii) Implementing mechanical manipulation of low quality (D)A description of measures to be taken to prevent or control
<br /> wildlife habitat to increase its carrying capacity for selected wildlife fire,soil erosion,pollution of surface and groundwater,pollution of air,
<br /> species;and damage to fish and wildlife or other natural resources,and hazards to
<br /> (iv)Ensuring recovery,replacement,or protection of impor- public health and safety.
<br /> tant wildlife habitat to increase its carrying capacity for selected
<br /> wildlife species. (E) A revegetation plan for areas affected by operations that
<br /> describes:
<br /> (C) A timetable giving the periods required to.accomplish the (i)Proposed methods of preparation and fertilization of the soil
<br /> habitat recovery or replacement plan and showing its relationship to prior to replanting;
<br /> the overall mining plan. (ii) Types and mixtures of shrubs, trees, or tree seedlings,
<br /> grasses,or legumes to be planted;
<br /> (e)Floodolains.Lessee shall not construct facilities or conduct opera- (ifi) Types and method of planting, including the amount of
<br /> lions in the 100-year floodplain described below without the express grasses,forbs,shrubs,or legumes per acre,or the number of spacing
<br /> written permission of the authorized officer. of trees,or tree seedlings,or combinations of the above.
<br /> T. 1 S.,R.98 W.,6th P.M. (2)Lessee shall storeor stockpileom,by-products,orwaste material
<br /> in a manner to deter the production of leached products and other
<br /> sec.21,SW'/.NW'/.. pollutants and to prevent downward percolation of such products or
<br /> pollutants into aquifers.Oil shale ore shall be stockpiled to protect the
<br /> If facilities are allowed,lessee shall provide adequate protection for mincral resources as determined by the authorized officer.
<br /> any building or improvement against flooding.
<br /> (3) Lessee shall develop, and submit as part of its mine plan, a
<br /> (f) Access. (1) Lessee shall maintain public access to public lands reclamation plan specifically for those areas of disturbance defined as
<br /> adjacent to the lease by means of existing roads,trails,or ways.If the having low or very low reclamation potential.The plan must demon-
<br /> lessee must destroy or obstruct any existing route,lessee shall provide strate to the complete satisfaction of the authorized officer that the
<br /> public access by means of an alternate route of equal quality. lands can be reclaimed utilizing current technologies.The authorized
<br /> officer shall deem the subject lands unsuitable for surface occupancy
<br /> (2)Lessee shall allow the public access to public lands within the or disturbance if the plan does not adequately demonstrate a high
<br /> lease and on roads,trails,and ways constructed by the lessee,unless probability for success of reclamation.
<br /> the authorized officer determines that allowing such access would
<br /> interfere with mining operations or would create a public safety (4)As partof its mineplan,lessee shall submit social,economic,and
<br /> hazard. transportation impact data concerning offsite aspects of the proposed
<br /> development including:
<br /> (g) Mine and Reclamation Plans. (1) Before any operations may
<br /> commence,lessee shall file for approval by the authorized officer an (A) The estimated number and type of employees the lease
<br /> exploration or mining and reclamation plan, as appropriate, that operations will require during phases of construction and operation
<br /> addresses the following items: and the specific years each number and type of employees will be
<br /> required
<br /> (A) A description of the location and the area affected by the
<br /> operations together with two copies of a suitable map or aerial (B)The contemplated construction of transportation facilities and
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