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NEPA Analysis

This document outlines the necessity of including cave and karst impact analysis in NEPA assessments for any project in known karst areas. It highlights projects such as grazing lease renewals, trail construction, and mineral lease sales that necessitate detailed environmental assessments. Special considerations for caves specifically include gate installations, seasonal regulations, restoration efforts, and special use permits. Developing standard mitigation measures and interdisciplinary collaboration are emphasized to address the various impacts on geology, hydrology, and biology.

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NEPA Analysis

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  1. NEPA Analysis • What projects should include cave/karst impact analysis? • Any project occurring in known karst areas! • Including but not limited to: • APDS • Rights of Way • Grazing lease renewals • Brush treatments • Trail building • Range improvement projects • OHV areas • Mineral lease sales • Special use permits • Etc.

  2. NEPA Analysis • What projects should include cave/karst impact analysis? Cont. • Projects specifically dealing with caves. • Including but not limited to: • Gate installation • Closures • Seasonal • Permit required • No entry • Restoration projects • Special use permits • Filming • Guide services • Digs and resulting exploration procedures • Collection permits

  3. NEPA Analysis • Develop a good affected environment statement appropriate to your area. • Geology and speleogenesis • Hydrology • Biology • Etc. • For similar reoccurring projects, develop comprehensive possible impacts. • APDs • Road, powerlines, pipelines • Grazing permits and range improvements

  4. NEPA Analysis • Develop standard mitigation measures. • Buffers around karst features • Facility berming • No blasting • Casing and cementing programs • Etc. • Make sure project leads know of cave/karst concerns. • Delineate karst areas on maps. • Make it a habit to review all projects that fall in those areas. • Get “Cave/Karst” added to EA,CX,EIS, and DNA sign of sheets.

  5. NEPA Analysis • Since caves include many resources, work closely with other specialists. • Biologists • Hydrologists • Recreation Specialists • Archeologists • Geologists • Add caving community members to mailing lists for public comment. • Presentations at grotto meetings • Mailers • For large projects, advertise in the NSS News or similar publications.

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