2013-06-25_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - P2011012 (2)

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• Timing Limitation Big Game: Timing limitation to protect big game (deer /elk) crucial winter range December 1 to April 30. Timing limitation to protect big game production areas April 15 to June 30. Additional wildlife restrictions for the Project Area include: • Big Game Production Areas: Elk and Deer, Timing Limitation Stipulation May 15 - June 30. • Big Game Winter Range: Elk and Deer, Timing Limitation Stipulation December 1 - April 30. • Big Game Critical/ Severe Winter Range: Elk and Deer, Timing Limitation Stipulation December 1 - April 30. • Sage - grouse Lek (Mapped): No surface disturbance within 0.6 mile radius. (Drill site 6 has not been authorized; no other drill sites would be impacted by this measure). • Mexican spotted owl: Timing limitation, no authorized activities will take place within 1/2 mile of the Dolores River canyon rim between March 15 - August 31. (Unless a survey is completed following BLM- specified protocols, and indicates that these birds are not present.) Wildlife timing restrictions and associated noise restrictions are shown in Figure F1 and Table F1 of Appendix F of the EA. Migratory Birds If possible, construction will be limited to outside the nesting season for migratory birds (May 15 - July 15). If construction were to be initiated prior to the end of the nesting season, a pre - construction nest survey will be conducted in areas where Project activities could impact existing vegetation so that active nests could be avoided until after fledging. Pre - construction surveys will be conducted for Sensitive bird species in conjunction with migratory birds in suitable habitat. If any migratory bird nests were discovered along the route, BLM will be notified and the nest will be avoided until birds have fledged. (Note: Drill pads may be cleared of vegetation outside of nesting bird seasons, so that future drilling activities may occur during this time without the concern that of new nests becoming established. In such cases, drill pads must be fenced, seeded with a native -grass only seed mix, and treated for weeds, and that a partial bond be submitted to BLM /DRMS and accepted by them for reclamation of the drill pad and access road. Such pads should be seeded and monitored for weeds until such they are to be drilled.) Hazardous Materials Diesel fuel for the drilling rig and support equipment will be stored in approved tanks positioned in bermed areas lined with at least 35 mil impermeable plastic so that any spills will be contained. These bermed areas will be of sufficient