pressure on the ground in machines, such as bulldozers, to excess of 35 kPa, the explore for creek crossings and Permittee shall scout detours around other obstacles proposed lines and routes encountered on the proposed lines to select the best or routes, as considerable location for crossing vegetation and trees are disturbed streams and avoiding or destroyed in the process. terrain obstacles. Reconnaissance using light track vehicles, ATV’s, aircraft, or by walking will result in less damage to the land and vegetation. It is also more cost effective for the operator. As the land-use operation REFILL CRATERS Craters resulting from the use of progresses, the Permittee explosives can be a safety hazard shall refill and restore to people and animals. craters caused by explosives. Immediately upon MINERAL This condition applies to both EXPLORATION completion of operations small- and large-diameter mineral DRILL CASINGS at each Borehole, the exploration drilling. The intent Permittee shall remove or is to reduce the potential safety cut off and seal each hazard for wildlife and humans, and drill casing at ground to maintain aesthetic values. The level. wording completion of “upon operations at each drill hole” is intended to allow casing removal to be delayed if the Permittee intends to re-enter the drill hole. Immediately upon This condition applies to oil and OIL AND GAS DRILL CASINGS completion of operations gas drilling operations. The at each Borehole, the intent is to reduce the potential Permittee shall remove or safety hazard for wildlife and cut off and seal each humans, to maintain aesthetic drill casing below ground values, and to plan for level. potential ground subsidence. The Permittee shall remove REMOVE WIRE The intent of this condition is to all wire from the land as prevent obstructions to wildlife the land-use operation Habitat and injuries to wildlife. progresses. This condition is often used for activities such as seismic and road blasting. The Permittee shall WINTER ROADS The intent of this condition is to construct and maintain the protect mosses, grasses, and small overland portion of winter shrubs on the overland portions of roads with a minimum of 10 winter roads. A layer of snow, cm of packed snow and/or packed in place, will help reduce ice at all times during the amount of winter kill of this land-use operation. vegetation. Snow cover also adds
pressure on the ground in excess of 35 kPa, the Permittee shall scout proposed lines and routes to select the best location for crossing streams and avoiding terrain obstacles. machines, such as bulldozers, to explore for creek crossings and detours around other obstacles encountered on the proposed lines or routes, as considerable vegetation and trees are disturbed or destroyed in the process. Reconnaissance using light track vehicles, ATV’s, aircraft, or by walking will result in less damage to the land and vegetation. It is also more cost effective for the operator. As the land-use operation progresses, the Permittee shall refill and restore craters caused by explosives. REFILL CRATERS Craters resulting from the use of explosives can be a safety hazard to people and animals. Immediately upon completion of operations at each Borehole, the Permittee shall remove or cut off and seal each drill casing at ground level. MINERAL EXPLORATION DRILL CASINGS This condition applies to both small- and large-diameter mineral exploration drilling. The intent is to reduce the potential safety hazard for wildlife and humans, and to maintain aesthetic values. The wording “upon completion of operations at each drill hole” is intended to allow casing removal to be delayed if the Permittee intends to re-enter the drill hole. Immediately upon completion of operations at each Borehole, the Permittee shall remove or cut off and seal each drill casing below ground level. OIL AND GAS DRILL CASINGS This condition applies to oil and gas drilling operations. The intent is to reduce the potential safety hazard for wildlife and humans, to maintain aesthetic values, and to plan for potential ground subsidence. The Permittee shall remove all wire from the land as the land-use operation progresses. REMOVE WIRE The intent of this condition is to prevent obstructions to wildlife Habitat and injuries to wildlife. This condition is often used for activities such as seismic and road blasting. The Permittee shall construct and maintain the overland portion of winter roads with a minimum of 10 cm of packed snow and/or ice at all times during this land-use operation. WINTER ROADS The intent of this condition is to protect mosses, grasses, and small shrubs on the overland portions of winter roads. A layer of snow, packed in place, will help reduce the amount of winter kill of vegetation. Snow cover also adds