A04_SOW_General_Herbicides.doc

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

HERBICIDE SPRAYING

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 The purpose of this contract is to secure services for ground-based herbicide spraying. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, chemicals, tools, materials, supplies, and incidentals; and perform all work necessary to complete application in accordance with these specifications, the Detailed Specifications in this contract, and the Herbicide Label(s).

1.2 A site visit of the contract area will not be conducted. The project area is in a publicly accessible location and it is at the bidders’ discretion to view the project area. An ESRI shapefile and/or georeferenced contract maps (See Attachments - Location Maps) are available at the Contractor’s request to assist the Contractor in locating the project area.

1.3 The Contractor shall hold and provide a copy of their current Nevada Professional Applicator License in the Agricultural Ground (B2) Pesticide Category prior to the award of the contract.

1.4 The applications will coincide with invasive species phenology. Project site(s) may need to be sprayed at the same time, or within a very short timeframe, therefore, enough applicators and equipment would be needed to perform simultaneous and/or large-scale applications. During the application desert roads may not be passable or will require four-wheeled drive vehicles. Off-road/overland travel with ATV/UTV will be permitted as long as their use does not cause resource damage as determined by the COR (i.e. rutting greater than 4 inches in depth, creation of roads, crushing/trampling of vegetation). Off-road/overland travel with trucks will not be permitted.

1.5 To minimize the introduction and spread of invasive plant species on public lands, all equipment, vehicles, trailers, UTVs, and ATVs must be cleaned using a high pressure/power wash and/or compressed air with particular attention given to undercarriage and moving parts prior to on-site arrival and initiation of contract work to the satisfactory level of the COR. Additionally, if a Contractor is treating multiple projects, all equipment and vehicles must be cleaned between/before moving to the next site to the satisfactory level of the COR. This means all equipment, vehicles, trailers, etc. (including interior cabs/floorboards) shall be free of all plant parts, mud, and debris which may contain weed seeds and/or root fragments.

1.6 The Contractor shall stop operation if inclement weather conditions (gusty and/or wind conditions in excess of 10 mph or imminent threat of rain) occur during the spraying operation. If a precipitation event occurs during application, Contractor will notify the COR and document time precipitation started, time application ended, intensity, and duration of the event on the pesticide application record. The contractor is responsible for following BLM policy and herbicide label instructions on proper spraying conditions (See section 6.0 Execution of Work). Contractor shall furnish and utilize equipment (i.e. Kestrel) that is capable of accurately measuring on-site weather conditions including: temperature, wind speeds, and relative humidity to assure adherence to contract requirements.

1.7 Applicator Records

Contractor is responsible for completing Pesticide Application Records (PARs) and daily GPS tracklogs. (See Section 5.1 Pesticide Application Record (PAR) and Section 5.2 Global Positioning System (GPS) Tracklogs).

1.8 The Government will pay for treatments within the designated project area as identified in the Detailed Specifications Section. Payment shall not be made unless 95% of the target species within the designated project area have been treated as determined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Project Investigator (PI) during final inspection. The Contractor is responsible for identifying the extent of the target species in the project area. Final inspection will not be completed until all GPS tracklog files and PARs have been submitted to the COR. Invoices must be properly submitted prior to payment. Inaccurate mapping or incomplete information shall require re-work at the Contractor’s expense.

1.9 The Contractor shall strictly adhere to the herbicide label instructions, BLM policy, and federal and state regulations. In the instance that several guidelines or regulations are provided, the Contractor will follow the one that is the most restrictive.

1.10 The Government will have the option to inspect the Contractor's equipment and work before, during, and after completion of this contract. All equipment will be calibrated prior to application, properly functioning, free of pesticide residue (staining is okay), and free of leaks and malfunctioning or broken parts.

1.11 The Government will have the option to observe and require calibration of all spray equipment before, during, and after completion of this contract.

2.0

LOCATIONS & PERFORMANCE PERIOD

2.1 The Government will provide work location maps for the site that is to be treated with herbicide. (See Detailed Specifications and Attachments – Location Maps) 2.2 See the attached Detailed Specifications for contract performance period.

2.2 In the likely event that the Government does not flag the project area it is the Contractor’s responsibility to delineate the boundaries utilizing the Government provided shapefile (.shp) and pdf maps. Use of GPS devices or other geolocation software (i.e. Avenza) will be necessary to navigate to the project area, identify treatment polygon boundaries, and provide Government with daily tracklogs. The Government will not upload these files to the Contractor’s devices.

3.0

CHEMICALS

3.1 The Contractor will supply all the chemical necessary to complete the specifications of this contract. See the attached “Detailed Specifications” document for the active ingredients and rates that must be used. Only herbicides for use on BLM lands and appropriate for the application site type (i.e. rangeland, aquatic, right-of-way) are acceptable. For reference see the attached “Approved Herbicide Formulations for Elko District” document.

Water used for mixing chemicals will not be provided by the Government and the Contractor must include water availability and cost in their bid. All water used for applications shall be clean and free of particulates that may reduce the effectiveness of herbicides (i.e. cloudy/murky water). The contractor shall use a developed (i.e. stand pipe) water source. Natural water sources (i.e. stream or reservoir) may be considered for use if a developed water source is not readily available and if the act of using the natural water source does not negatively impact the resource, as determined by the COR/PI. All natural water sources must be approved by the COR/PI prior to use. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to identify, locate, and contact landowners to ensure water right permissions are followed.

3.2 Chemical herbicide application rates for selected species are listed on the container label. The Contractor shall adhere to the application rate the Government has determined for each site (See Detailed Specifications Section). The rate will be within the product labels rate. This will be regularly checked by the project inspector. Any discrepancies may require the contractor to re-treat areas or may cause the contract to stop.

3.3 Adjuvants

a.

Surfactants will be used. Only surfactants approved for use on BLM land are acceptable (See Attachment - Approved Adjuvants for Elko District). The Contractor shall adhere to surfactant rates listed on the container label and the Detailed Specification Section. Surfactants should be included in the bid description and price.

b.

Drift agents may be used. Controlling drift is the responsibility of the Contractor. If a drift control additive is used, the Contractor shall read and carefully observe the cautionary statements and all other information appearing on the additive label. If a drift agent will be used, it should be included in the bid description and price.

c.

The use of colorant/indicator dye is required. Dye must be visible for 3 days after application. Dye should be included in the bid description and price.

d.

All adjuvants shall be handled as chemicals (See Section 8.0 - Safety).

3.3 Dust Abatement - Any material used for dust abatement, other than water, shall be approved by the COR prior to use.

4.0

EQUIPMENT

4.1 General - The Contractor shall furnish properly outfitted equipment with applicators experienced in applying herbicides in rough terrain. The Contractor shall service and repair their equipment as necessary to maintain satisfactory progress on work. Contractor is responsible for all costs incidental to equipment move-in and move-out associated with the project.

4.2 Equipment

a.

The Contractor shall furnish sufficient equipment to satisfactorily spray the designated areas in the time specified as required in the Detailed Specifications. Equipment shall be capable of traveling at moderate speed to give proper control and even distribution of herbicide. Contractor shall furnish all fuel, oil, and service required for operation of equipment and vehicles. All expenses relating to maintenance and operation of equipment shall be included in the unit price bid per acre for herbicide spraying.

b.

Base of Operations - The Contractor shall provide such staging/loading facilities as may be required for competent performance of contract. If loading sites are described in the Detailed Specifications or shown on the Work Location Map, the Government makes no warranty as to their availability or condition. Use of any loading area shall be arranged by and at the discretion and risk of the Contractor, and the Government shall not be held responsible for any loss, mishap, or accident due to conditions of any loading facility used. Any applicable fees for loading facilities are the responsibility of the Contractor. If Contractor wishes to use BLM land, this must be approved in advance by the COR/PI.

4.3 Spray equipment

a. Spray Tanks - Spray solutions of the product shall be mixed, stored, and applied using only stainless steel, aluminum, fiberglass, plastic or plastic-lined steel containers.

b. Spray Nozzles - Contractor shall furnish a nozzle type that is designated for the intended application. Refer to the Label for proper nozzles to comply with Drift Management Section.

c. Booms - Contractor shall furnish non-rust booms.

4.4 Work Crew

a. Nevada Licensed Applicator - Shall be furnished by the Contractor and have a Nevada Agricultural Ground B2 license. The licensed applicator must be present on-site during all mixing, handling, and application of herbicides.

b. Work crew - Shall be furnished by the Contractor for handling and mixing the herbicide and loading the equipment. The Contractor shall furnish the necessary qualified mechanics for maintenance of equipment at the project site and/or services for repair off-site.

5.0

CONTRACTOR SUPPLIED DATA

5.1 Pesticide Application Record (PAR) a.

Pesticide Application Record (PAR): For all pesticide applications the Contractor must fill out a PAR within 24 hours of application of treated sites. Final PARs shall be turned in and reviewed by the COR within 7 business days of project completion and must be furnished upon request during field visits. All fields on the PAR form shall be completed. At a minimum a separate PAR shall be filled out for each day of treatment or site type/tank mixture (i.e., terrestrial versus aquatic/riparian site). More than one species may be included on the same PAR if they are treated in the same location with the same pesticide. Refer to Attachments: PAR Template and PAR Completed Example.

5.2 Global Positioning System (GPS) Tracklogs:

a.

Tracklog: Contractor must document, by use of a Global Positioning System (GPS), geographic tracklogs of spray activities. Tracklogs must be completed daily, collected on the day of application, and electronically submitted via email to the COR/PI daily in an ESRI ArcMap compatible format. The Contractor provided GPS device(s) must be capable of continuously logging data at a minimum of two second time intervals and have a minimum interval distance threshold of seven feet. The tracks must be recorded with a horizontal accuracy of 27 feet minimum and a vertical accuracy of 20 feet minimum. To be considered complete, each tracklog record will include: the contract name, x,y position coordinates, tracklog date, track start time, and track end time.

b.

Broadcast Application Tracklog: This type of tracklog is typical of contract areas in which an area needs to be sprayed in its entirety with continuous coverage (i.e. bare ground treatment or annual grass control). In addition to tracklog stipulations required in 5.2a, these tracklogs must differentiate between spray-on and spray-off when viewed on a computer monitor and must include application swath width.

For example, two applicators are performing a broadcast application in an upland range site. One applicator is using a truck mounted boom sprayer, while the other applicator is using a UTV mounted boom sprayer. In order to meet contract specifications (including those in 5.2.a) in this instance, the Contractor would provide the COR/PI with a least two tracklogs (one tracklog from the UTV and one tracklog from the truck) that differentiate between spray-on and spray-off and provide swath with of the boom sprayer for both the truck and UTV.

c.

Spot Application Tracklog: This type of tracklog is typical of contract areas in which weeds are scattered throughout the area in various locations and varying densities and herbicide application is not continuous. This type of tracklog requires all applicators provide a tracklog (to show application pathway and document coverage of the contract area) but does not require differentiation between spray-on and spray-off. Tracklogs stipulations from 5.2a are required for these tracklogs.

For example, if there are three separate areas a mile apart within the contract that are being treated by three applicators with backpack sprayers at the same time, in order to meet specifications, the Contractor needs to provide three GPS enabled devices, one to be used at each site and carried by the applicator. In this instance, three tracklogs (meeting requirements of 5.2a) would be provided to the COR/PI at the end of the day.

6.0

EXECUTION OF WORK

6.1 Pre-Work Conference - Prior to commencement of work, a meeting will be requested by the Contracting Officer to be attended by the Contractor, the Contracting Officer's Representative, and the Project Inspector(s). The meeting will be held at the Elko District Office at a time mutually agreeable to the Contractor and the Contracting Officer to discuss the work schedule and to familiarize both parties with the responsibilities of each under this contract. At this time a work schedule showing dates, locations, equipment and employees working on this project shall be provided by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer.

6.2 Priority of Work - Units will be sprayed in the order as directed by the COR. Each unit shall be completed prior to moving to the next unit unless otherwise agreed to by the COR.

6.3 Environmental Conditions

a.

Work Period - Spraying Operations will be permitted only during daylight hours. The Contractor will have personnel on project site prior to commencing daily application, during application, and will notify COR or PI of changing weather conditions. The COR or PI will allow Contractor to continue or stop application if weather factors dictate.

b.

Wind - The Contractor shall follow the Label Section on Spray Drift Management - Wind. Local wind can influence wind patterns. Every applicator should be familiar with local wind patterns and how they affect drift. All applications must cease if winds are gusty and/or exceed 10 mph for ground-based applications. Measurements shall be collected on-site of active herbicide application.

Relative Humidity - Refer to the product label when making applications in low relative humidity conditions. Measurements shall be collected on-site of active herbicide application.

d.

Precipitation – Contractor is responsible for re-treatment, at Contractor’s expense, if herbicide is washed off due to application when predicted precipitation event was imminent; refer to herbicide label.

e.

Site Conditions - No herbicide application will be allowed if conditions do not meet federal, state, BLM, or label requirements (Most restrictive guidelines shall be followed).

6.4 Spraying

Coverage – It is the responsibility of the Contractor to identify the extent of target species within the Project area to identify treatment areas. Any areas not covered by Contractor shall be reapplied or compensated by suitable contract adjustment, at the option of and at no additional cost to the Government. (See Section 6.9 Field Quality Control and Section 6.12 Completion of Contract) b.

Rate of Spraying - Herbicide shall be applied at the application rate per acre according to the Detailed Specifications Section. The carrier for the chemical will follow the label limits for ground application. The Contractor will be required to demonstrate that they can provide adequate and uniform coverage. Contractor shall furnish mixing equipment, suitable work crew, and perform mixing operation. Spray formulation shall be thoroughly mixed according to the Label and distributed over entire area. Distribution of herbicide shall not vary more than ten percent (10%) above or below the average distribution of herbicide per acre from that specified.

Application Paths - The Contractor must keep spray applications within the perimeter of the Government provided project area shape file. Areas sprayed outside of the perimeter will result in immediate stoppage of work and the Contractor will not be paid for any areas treated outside of the identified areas.

d.

Application Height: If a spray boom is used, it shall be set at a height to obtain proper distribution and uniform coverage of herbicide on target species. Contractor shall follow Herbicide Label instructions on Spray Drift Management to obtain proper boom height.

e.

Spray Drift Management: The interaction of many equipment and weather-related factors determines the potential for spray drift. The Contractor is responsible for considering all these factors when making application decisions. Avoiding spray drift is the responsibility of the Contractor.

f.

Buffer Zones: For handgun application the minimum buffer is 10 feet from water’s edge of streams, ponds, and other waterways; for boom application the minimum buffer is 25 feet from water’s edge. These buffers are intended for pesticides not labeled for use in aquatic sites. Spraying up to the water’s edge (within the buffers above) will require the use of aquatically registered herbicide formulations and adjuvants. Refer to the Detailed Specification Section.

All vehicle use is prohibited within 10 feet of all live water, including springs, seeps, and wet soil areas. Primary paths and tracks shall be assessed on foot prior to use by all-terrain vehicle (ATV)/utility terrain vehicle (UTV) and trucks.

6.5 Cultural Considerations – Because cultural resources may be present in the area, ground-based project activities and any other action that causes disturbance of the ground’s surface shall be limited to those areas approved by the BLM. If ground equipment is used for herbicide application, deviations from routes flagged, shown on drawings or GPS files are not allowable without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall insure that he, his employees, or his representatives do not collect or disturb historic or prehistoric artifacts in accordance with the Archeological Resources Protection Act (43 CFR 7). Should the condition of the cultural resources in the area be altered during treatment due to unauthorized activity by the Contractor or his employees, the Contractor shall be responsible for all costs of mitigating the cultural resources involved. If deterioration of the archeological sites is found to be occurring during treatment, work on the project shall be terminated until a data recovery plan is prepared and completed in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act (36 CFR 800). The contractor shall immediately bring to the attention of the Contracting Officer any and all cultural resources including, but not limited to, historic and prehistoric sites or artifacts, buried artifacts, and buried features such as fire pits, burials, and house floors discovered as a result of treatment operations. The Contractor shall immediately suspend all activities in the immediate vicinity that might harm the object(s), notify the Contracting Officer, and shall leave such discoveries intact until instructed to proceed by the Contracting Officer.

6.6 Wildlife, Plants, and Special Management Areas – For applications made in sensitive habitat for either flora or fauna (i.e. sage-grouse) or areas with special management (i.e. Wilderness Study Areas), additional restrictions may apply. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be able to accurately identify the target species in all phenological stages and to differentiate the target species from native, non-target plant species. Significant herbicide application to non-target, native plant species (spraying greater than 5% of the given plant population) whether intentional or out of ignorant negligence, will result in suspension of the contract and review by the CO. The review may result in the contractor facing civil and criminal penalties for spraying non-target, native plant species set forth in § 4140.1 Acts prohibited on public lands. Refer to the Detailed Specifications Section.

6.7 Hazardous Materials and Solid Waste

If in connection with the operation under this contract, the Contractor, or their employees discover, encounter, or become aware of any hazardous materials or solid waste in the project area, such as closed glass or plastic containers, barrels, household garbage, or chemical spills, the Contractor shall immediately suspend all operation in the vicinity of the hazardous material or solid waste and shall notify the CO of the findings. Operations will resume at the discovery site upon receipt of written instructions. No objects of hazardous material or solid waste shall be removed from the project area.

b.

Dumping of waste material at any time during the commission of work under this contract on Federal lands, is a violation of Federal law (43CFR 8365.1-1 (b) (1) and (4)). Any refuse, debris, or garbage generated by the Contractor shall be removed daily and disposed of legally off site. Final payment will be withheld until all refuse, debris, or garbage generated by the Contractor is removed.

6.8 Sprayer Clean up - Shall be conducted according to the label instructions. Avoiding contamination of the work site is the responsibility of the Contractor.

6.9 Field Quality Control

Tests for Uniformity: The Government representative may make tests to determine uniformity of herbicide application.

b.

Tests for Rate of Application: Rate of spraying may be determined from test applications and strip tests made prior to commencement of spraying operations to establish setting of the distribution mechanism. Contractor may be requested at any time to show that his equipment is calibrated correctly by the project inspector.

6.10 Work stoppages - The Contractor agrees to work diligently to complete the application of the herbicide. Partial workdays will be counted as full days of performance time.

6.11 Termination for convenience of the Government - Because of the nature of the work, the Contracting Officer may, by written notice to the Contractor, terminate this contract, in whole or in part, when it is in the best interest of the Government. To the extent that this contract is so terminated, the Government shall be liable only for payment in accordance with the payment provisions of this contract for work satisfactorily completed prior to the effective date of termination.

6.12 Completion of contract - The Contract will be considered complete and payment due when all areas furnished to the Contractor by the Government have been sprayed to the standards specified above and all tracklog GPS data and PAR’s has been provided to the Government.

6.13 Risk damages - The Contractor shall assume all risks in connection with performance of the contract and shall be liable for any damages to persons or property in connection with the prosecution of the work, including the applicator or other employees of the Contractor.

7.0

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

7.1 Method of Measurement

a.

Units: Units will be measured and paid for by the completion of the treatment areas specified by the Government, up to the acre limit identified in the Detailed Specifications Section.

b.

Measurement: Measurement of payment for treatment will be the actual area, in acres, within the designated boundaries satisfactorily sprayed in conformance with these specifications. Measurement will be based on the tracklogs created by the Contractor and verified by physical surveys completed by the Government. All measurements will be computed on a horizontal plane utilizing ArcMap software.

c.

Remeasurement: Remeasurement of the acreage under this contract will be made upon the written request of the Contractor. The request for remeasurement must be made in writing within 10 calendar days after completion of the work. If remeasurement indicates a difference of not more than 5% from the original measurement, the Contractor shall pay the actual cost of the remeasurement. Payments will be based on the second measurement where the difference between measurements is more than 5%. Where the difference is less than 5%, the results of the first measurement will be used.

7.2 Basis of Payment:

a.

Payment: Payment will be made at the price per project area specified in the Bid Schedule which is made a part hereof and shall include the cost of all work described in this section and the Detailed Specifications.

8.0

SAFETY

8.1 Transportation of herbicides - The Contractor shall be responsible for the transport of chemicals (herbicide and adjuvants) used to fulfill the specifications of this contract to the Contractor’s loading site. The Contractor shall secure chemical containers in mixing area to prevent spillage. The Contractor shall load and transport chemical from the pickup point to the work sites and shall be responsible for its protection from loss or damage due to weather, rodents, insects, theft, or any other hazard.

8.2 Protective clothing and equipment for contract employees exposed to herbicides - The Contractor shall supply protective clothing and equipment to contract workers that guarantee minimal exposure throughout the herbicide application process. The Contractor shall follow protective clothing and equipment which appears on the herbicide label and/or SDS documentation. The Contractor shall make available cleanup facilities to contract employees exposed to herbicides or herbicide-contaminated equipment.

8.3 Storage - The Contractor will be responsible for the storage of all chemicals.

8.4 Mixing and application of herbicides:

The Contractor shall mix herbicides in accordance with the proportions listed on the product labels and Detailed Specification Section. The Contractor shall provide adequate protective clothing and equipment for contract employees who mix the herbicides.

b.

By law, the application of an herbicide, either directly or through drift, must not expose workers or other people. The Contractor shall be very aware and cautious of any environmental hazard present during herbicide application. Upon completion of herbicide application, the Contractor shall thoroughly clean equipment and dispose of waters, residues, rinses, and unused herbicides only according to herbicide label and EPA and Nevada State regulations. All empty herbicide containers will be tripled rinsed, labels removed, and punctured by the Contractor after mixing. The Contractor shall be responsible for disposal or recycling of the empty boxes, empty containers, labels, and lids.

8.5 Spills and accidents

a.

Contractor will have a spill cleanup kit available wherever pesticides are used, transported, or stored. A Spill Containment Kit shall be of sufficient size to contain 10% more herbicide than they have on site plus additional items such as absorbent material, shovel, garbage bags with ties and labels, paper towels, hose clamps, duct tape, and hand tools sufficient to stop the leak and contain the spill.

b.

The Contractor shall be responsible if accidents and chemical spills occur. The Contractor shall report immediately spills and accidents to the BLM authorized officers and appropriate local authorities. The Contractor shall provide immediate treatment of contaminated or injured persons and seek professional medical attention when necessary. The Contractor shall control chemical spills quickly and shall secure additional help when the Contractor cannot effectively or safely handle the spill cleanup. Spills will be the responsibility of the Contractor and shall be cleaned up to the satisfaction of the local authorities.

GLOSSARY

ACTIVE INGREDIENT: The ingredient(s) in a herbicide formulation that controls the pest (i.e. noxious weed species). For example, picloram, clopyralid, 2,4-D, etc.

ADJUVANT: An inert material added to an herbicide formulation or tank mix to increase the effectiveness of the active ingredient. Examples include: surfactants and drift control agents.

CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO)/CONTRACT OFFICER REPRESETATIVE (COR)/PROJECT INSPECTOR (PI): May be several individuals designated by the BLM to provide oversight on the project work. All CO/COR/PI will be identified by the Government prior to initiation of treatment.

DRIFT: The movement of chemical off site of the initial application area; includes two types: vapor and particle drift. Vapor drift occurs when pesticide surface residues change from solids or liquids to gases or vapors after the application of a pesticide has occurred. This process is called volatilization. Once airborne, volatile pesticides can move long distances from the site of application. Particle drift is made up of small pesticide spray droplets or dust carried by air movement from the target area during application.

EMERGENCE: The act of a germinating seedling breaking through the soil surface.

ENDANGERED SPECIES: Plant or animal species that are in danger of extinction through all or a significant part of their range.

LABEL: All written, printed or graphic matter on or attached to pesticide containers as required by law.

ON-SITE: Refers to project area/contract location where herbicide application will occur.

PESTICIDE APPLICATION RECORD (PAR): A legally required record of pesticide application that shall be filled out within 24 hours of treatment. It includes what pesticide and how much was used, method of application, what weeds were sprayed, dates and times of application, names of applicators, equipment output (calibration), and weather information (temperature, wind speed, wind direction, and humidity). It also includes corresponding spatial location data via a shapefile or tracklog.

RATE: The amount of herbicide product applied per unit. Rate can be expressed as formulated product per acre (i.e. 2 pints/acre) or pounds active ingredient per acre (o.5 lbs active ingredient/acre).

THREATENED SPECIES: Plant or animal species that are not in danger of extinction but are likely to be classified as Endangered within the foreseeable future.

SENSITIVE SPECIES: Plant or animal species (as designated by the Nevada BLM State Director) that are managed by the BLM to ensure that agency actions do not contribute to the need to list any species as Threatened or Endangered in the future.

WEATHER KIT: Equipment (i.e. Kestrel) capable of measuring on-site wind speeds, humidity, and temperature to assure adherence to contract requirements and completion of PAR.