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Ranger. Work will not resume until notified in writing by the District Ranger that
compliance withe the provisions for mitigating unforeseen impacts have been satisfied.
2.7
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES
Hazardous substances will include diesel fuel, gasoline, and lubricating grease. Diesel fuel will
be transported in a truck-bed mounted external tank and in internal vehicle fuel tanks. Gasoline
will be transported in hand-held containers and in internal vehicle fuel tanks. Lubricating grease
will be transported in 5-gallon tubs. The following measures will be implemented to minimize
impacts:
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Material Safety Data Sheets will be available for all substances.
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All containers of hazardous substances will be labeled and handled in accordance with
Wyoming Department of Transportation and Mine Safety and Health Administration
(MSHA) regulations.
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RER will prepare and follow a Spill Prevention Plan.
2.8
INVASIVE SPECIES
Surveys for Wyoming State designated noxious weeds and Crook County declared weeds were
conducted in conjunction with baseline vegetation sampling within the Project Area August 15-
18, 2011. All designated noxious weeds and declared weeds observed during these surveys
were GPS located and mapped. The following measures will be implemented to minimize effect
from invasive species:
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A Weed Management Plan has been completed for the Bear Lodge Project in 2012.
The plan outlines all other protection measures listed below and includes a weed
treatment schedule and describes methods of treatment.
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Wyoming State designated noxious weeds and Crook County declared weeds will
be dealt with in accordance with the Weed and Pest Control Act of 1973, the
Wyoming Seed Laws, and the Crook County Weed Control Supervisors.
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Monitoring for noxious, declared, or non-native species will continue during project
implementation. If new noxious weed infestations are found during implementation,
actions to minimize spread will be taken.
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To prevent importation of noxious or declared weed and/or invasive non-native
seed:
All equipment will be washed free of all mud and vegetative debris prior to
being moved into the Project Area.
Washing will occur at either a commercial truck wash or at a private
facility where the water and debris are collected for treatment or disposal
in an appropriate land fill.
Seed will be tested for noxious weeds at the time of purchase (Forest
Plan Standard 4306).
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Noxious and declared weeds will be eradicated consistent with the Forest Service
Weed Management Plan (2003) and Bear Lodge Project Weed Management Plan
during operation and for 3 years after disturbance; until noxious weeds are
eliminated from disturbed areas or at pre-disturbance levels.
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Herbicide use in the treatment of noxious weeds will be conducted in appropriate
with EPA guidelines and as specified by the product label. Approved herbicides for
