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restrictions described in Table F1, Appendix F of EA. The Design Features (see Section <br />2.2.8) of the Proposed Action would minimize effects to this species and include no <br />surface disturbance within 0.6 mile radius of a Gunnison sage- grouse lek. Timing <br />limitations for Project occupation, noise, and operations would be applied within 4 miles <br />of active leks. Drill site locations will be monitored for reclamation success as well. <br />In addition the following mitigation measure will minimize potential effects: <br />If and when the Gunnison sage - grouse species is listed, the BLM would initiate <br />consultation with the USFWS on the Proposed Action in accordance with Section 7 of the <br />Endangered Species Act. RM Potash may be required to stop activities in critical habitat <br />until consultation is completed. Once consultation is completed, RM Potash would <br />adhere to any additional conservation measures identified by the USFWS through the <br />consultation process. (EA at 67). <br />10. Whether the action threatens a violation of a Federal, State, or local law or <br />requirements imposed for the protection of the environment. <br />The project does not violate any Federal, State, or local law or requirement imposed for <br />the protection of the environment. State, local, and tribal interests were given the <br />opportunity to participate in the environmental analysis process. Furthermore, letters <br />were sent to 33 Native American tribes concerning consulting party status, few responses <br />were received, and no concerns were raised which were not already addressed by project <br />design features or mitigation measures. <br />Connie Clementson Date <br />Field Manager <br />Tres Rios Field Office <br />