Attachment_12__Pesticide_Use_Proposal.pdf

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

PESTICIDE USE PROPOSAL

STATE: Oregon

COUNTY: Coos, Curry, Douglas

DURATION OF PROPOSAL: 3 years; May 22, 2022, to April 31, 2025

LOCATION: Various locations - Coos Bay District

ORIGINATOR – NAME: Goldie Warncke, Noxious Weed and Native Plant Coordinator

ORIGINATOR – CONTACT INFORMATION-1300 Airport Lane, North Bend, OR 97459

ORIGINATOR – COMPANY: Bureau of Land Management – Coos Bay District

PROPOSAL PREPARER - NAME: Goldie Warncke

PROPOSAL PREPARER – COMPANY: Bureau of Land Management – Coos Bay District

PROPOSAL PREPARER – CONTACT INFORMATION: 1300 Airport Lane, North Bend, OR

97459

I. APPLICATION INFORMATION:

a. PESTICIDE APPLICATION INFORMATION – Trade Names, Active Ingredients, Adjuvants, Mixes

The following active ingredients may be used in a single ingredient application or in an herbicide mix for general broadleaf weed treatments found within the Coos Bay District. Flexibility is desired as treatment sites are remote and formulation of an herbicide mix tailored to the specific weed target(s) and factors of the site allows the most effective treatment of the target species while minimizing non-target effects. Factors that are considered in designing an herbicide mix include target species, optimal treatment timing, phenology stage of the targets, non-target vegetation on site, and location of sensitive sites such as water or sensitive plant species. A variety of trade names are included in each active ingredient description to allow use of purchased product over the duration of the proposal. All listed products that are approved for use on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands are based on the

Integrated Invasive Plant Management for the Coos Bay District Environmental Assessment (DOI-BLM-

ORWA-C000-2017-003EA (EA) (pp. 266-267). All pesticide Best Management Practices and Standard

Operating Procedures are in accordance with the State of Oregon Department of Agriculture standards and the District Weed EA in Appendix C. (p. 45). Most applications will be done with backpack sprayers and truck mounted sprayers, will be utilized for weed control projects. However, the choice of spray equipment will depend on total area necessary for control.

APPLICATION DATE(S): APPLICATION DATE(S): March 1- Nov 15 but may start as early as

February, weather permitting.

DATE: May 22, 2022

PROPOSAL NUMBER: ORC000-22-001-P

EA REFERENCE NUMBER: DOI-

BLM_ORWA-C000-2017-0003-EA

METHOD OF APPLICATION: Ground-based herbicide applications are primarily done with a hand-directed sprayer in small areas and in areas where invasive plants are scattered. A hand-directed sprayer will be used because it can target specific plants, so effects to non-target species can be kept to a minimum. Hand-directed sprayers include motorized, truck mounted sprayers, and backpacks. For woody invasive plants, herbicides may also be basally applied with a wick, basal bark, frill, or by cut stump methods.

Ground-based herbicide application is also accomplished from off-highway vehicles with vehicle-mounted spraying systems using handguns, boom-less nozzles, or booms.

NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS: Herbicides are generally effective at lower rates, control a wider range of invasive plants species, decrease the potential for herbicide resistance, and can be used to make associated non-herbicide methods more available and more effective (USDI 2010b:19-25). Most treatments will occur once treatment per season per site; except in the case of European beachgrass control where applications may occur twice per season (spring and fall), which has shown to be an effective method for controlling the rhizomatic spread of European beachgrass. All applications will be applied according to an application rate stated on the label and/or the intended rate of application acre per annual growing season stipulated in the EA.

1. Aminopyralid:

Aminopyralid is a growth regulator herbicide that controls annual and perennial broadleaf weeds, certain annual grasses, some woody plant species, and is particularly effective on asters, such as knapweed spp.

and thistles spp. Aminopyralid can be tank mixed at rates up to 7 oz per acre. Mixing with triclopyr can broaden the target weed spectrum and provide better long-term control.

Pesticide Trade

Name:

Common

Name:

EPA Reg # Manufacturer:

Milestone 62719-519

Milestone Aminopyralid 62719-519 Dow AgroSciences

ACID EQUIVALENT: 2.0 lb/gal.

MAXIMUM RATE OF APPLICATION – AS STATED ON THE LABEL:

Formulated Product: 7 oz/ac.

Pounds AE: 0.11 lb/ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 7 oz per acre per annual growing season.

INTENDED RATE OF APPLICATION:

Formulated Product: 3.5-7 oz/ac.

Pounds AE: 0.05 to 0.11 lb./ac.

Total application rate may not exceed 0.11 lb. a.e. (7 fl. oz) per acre per annual growing season.

2. Aminopyralid +Triclopyr:

The combination of Aminopyralid + Triclopyr are growth regulator herbicides that control annual and perennial broadleaf weeds including invasive and noxious weeds, certain annual grasses, and woody plant species such as broom spp., gorse, knapweeds, and thistles. All applications would be on rights-of-way and roadsides where both broom spp. and knapweeds are present.

Pesticide Trade Name: Common

EPA Reg # Manufacturer:

Capstone Aminopyralid

+Triclopyr:

62719-572

Capstone Aminopyralid

+Triclopyr:

62719-572 Dow AgroSciences

ACID EQUIVALENT: aminopyralid 0.1 lb/gal; triclopyr 1.0 lb/gal

Formulated Product: 4.5 qt.

Pounds AE: lb/ac: 0.113 lb/ac.+ 1.13 lb lb/ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 4.5 qt. ac

Formulated: 4 qt.

Pounds AE: 0.11 lb/ac.+ 1.00 lb lb/ac.

3. Glyphosate:

Glyphosate is a non-selective branch chain amino acid inhibitor herbicide that targets photosynthetic pathways in the plant. Glyphosate would be limited to foliar application. This herbicide is generally used as a spot treatment for broadleaf weeds, woody plants, and invasive annual grasses. This herbicide may also be used to remove vegetation from campgrounds, parking areas, or any other sites where vegetation is not desired. Tank mixes of glyphosate + imazapyr will be used for control of European beachgrass, purple loosestrife and yellow flag iris, broom spp., and knotweed spp.

Pesticide Trade Name Common Name: EPA Reg # Manufacture

Accrod XRT glyphosate Dow AgroSciences

Accrod XRT glyphosate

Accord Concentrate /Rodeo glyphosate 62719-324

Accord Concentrate /Rodeo glyphosate 62719-324 Dow AgroSciences

Aquamaster glyphosate 524-343 Monsanto

Aqua Neat glyphosate 228-365 Nufarm Americas Inc

Round up Custom glyphosate 524-343 Monsanto

ACID EQUIVALENT: 4.0 lb./gal.

Formulated Product: 3.75 qt./ac.

Pounds AE: lb/ac. 3.75 lb/ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 3.75 qt./ac.

Formulated Product: 1-3 qt.

Pounds AE: 1.0 to 3.0 lb./ac.

4. Imazapic:

Imazapic provides long-term suppression of invasive annual grasses both as a preemergent application

(applied in fall or early spring) and in some cases as an emergent application (applied during the growing season). Species targeted for control are rip gut brome, hedgehog dogtail, rat-tail fescue, velvet grass and downy brome. Imazapic may be tank mixed with other products that are labeled for the same timing, method of application and site to be treated to broaden the target weed spectrum and provide better long-term control. Active ingredients that could be tank mixed include: 2, 4-D, imazapyr, glyphosate, and dicamba.

Pesticide Trade Name: Common Name: EPA Reg # Manufacturer:

Plateau imazapic 241-365 BASF imazapic imazapic

Formulated Product: 12 oz

Pounds AE: 0.1875 lb./ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 12 oz ac.

Formulated: 4-8 oz ac.

Pounds AE: 0.063 to 0.13 lb./ac.

All applications will not exceed 8 oz. ac. per growing season. Total application rate will not exceed 8 oz per acre per annual growing season. All applications are by low volume spray of 20 GPA.

5. Imazapyr

Imazapyr is a branch chain amino acid inhibitor herbicide that can be used in aquatic and riparian settings for the control of most annual and perennial grasses and broad leaf weeds, such as, European beachgrass, purple loosestrife, gorse, knotweed spp., false brome, broom spp., and yellow flag iris.

Imazapyr may be tank mixed with other products that are labeled for the same timing, and method of application. Active ingredients that could be tank mixed include glyphosate and triclopyr.

Arsenal imazapyr 241-346 BASF

Polaris imazapyr 228-534 Nufarm Americas Inc imazapyr

Imazapyr

Formulated Product: 3 qt.

Pounds AE: 1.5 lb./ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 3 qt./ac.

Formulated Product: 2 to 3 qt.

Pounds AE: 1.0 to 1.5 lb./ac.

Total application rate may not exceed 3 qt. per acre or 1.5 a.e. per annual growing season.

Common Name: EPA Reg # Manufacturer:

Alligare Imazapyr 4 SL imazapyr 81927-24 Alligare LLC

Polaris AC Complete imazapyr 228-570 Nufarm Americas Inc

Polaris AC imazapyr

ACID EQUIVALENT: 4.0 lb/gal.

Formulated Product: 1.5 qt./ac.

Pounds AE: 1.5 lb/ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 3 qt./ac.

Formulated Product: 1- 1.5 qt.

Pounds AE: 1.0 to 1.5 lb./ac.

5. METSULFURON METHYL:

Metsulfuron methyl is a branched-chain amino acid inhibitor herbicide. It is effective in controlling blackberry and is the only known product that controls Biddy-biddy. Active ingredients that could be tank mixed include imazapyr, aminopyralid, glyphosate and triclopyr.

Common Name: EPA Reg # Manufacturer:

Escort XP Metsulfuron-methyl

Escort XP Metsulfuron-methyl 352-439 DuPont

ACID EQUIVALENT: 60% AI

Formulated Product: 4 oz ac.

Pounds AI or AE: 0.15 lb/ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 4 oz

Formulated Product: 0.75- 2 oz/ac.

Pounds AE or AI: 0.02 to 0.08 lb/ac.

Total application rate may not exceed 2 oz product/ac.

6. Sulfometuron-methyl:

Sulfometuron-methyl is an amino-acid synthesis inhibitor in the form of a granule herbicide.

Sulfometuron-methyl controls annual and perennial grasses and broadleaf weeds, and certain types of woody species and vines. Herbaceous weeds are controlled by both preemergence and postemergence activity. Sulfometuron-methyl may be mixed with other herbicides registered for use in forestry weed control treatment projects. Tank mixing with triclopyr, glyphosate, and imazapyr for control of both woody species such as Scotch broom when mixed with false brome or other invasive grasses along roadsides.

Common Name: EPA Reg # Manufacturer:

Oust XP Sulfometuron-methyl 432-1552

Oust XP Sulfometuron-methyl 352-601

ACID EQUIVALENT: 75 % AI

Formulated Product: 8 oz/ac.

Pounds AI or AE: 0.381 lb/ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 8 oz

Formulated Product: 1.25-2 oz/ac.

Pounds AE or AI: 0.05 to 0.09 lb/ac.

Total application rate may not exceed 2 oz product/ac.

7. Triclopyr

Triclopyr is a growth hormone regulator herbicide used for the control of annual and perennial broadleaf weeds and woody plants, such as Himalayan blackberry, purple loosestrife, broom spp., gorse, invasive trees, and established shrubs. Some formulations of triclopyr are effective for cut stump applications on gorse and broom, while others are best for foliar applications.

triclopyr triclopyr

ACID EQUIVALENT: 0.75 lb/gal.

On rangeland and permanent pastures except for Individual Plant Treatments like low volume basal or cut stump applications:

Formulated Product: 2.7 gal.

Pounds AI or AE: 2.0 lb./ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 2.7 gal./ac.

Treatments like low volume basal or cut stump applications to ungrazed parts of plants:

Formulated Product: 2.7 gal.

Pounds AI or AE: 2.0 lb

Maximum seasonal rate: 2.7 gal.

On forestry sites:

Formulated Product: 8 gal.

Pounds AI or AE: 6.0 lb./ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 8 gal./ac.

On non-crop areas

Formulated Product: 10.7 gal.

Pounds AI or AE: 8 lb./ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 10.7 gal/ac.

On rangeland and permanent pastures except for Individual Plant Treatments like low volume basal or cut stump applications:

Formulated Product: 1.35-2.7 gal.

Pounds AI or AE: 1.0 to 2.0 lb./ac.

Treatments like low volume basal or cut stump applications to ungrazed parts of plants:

Formulated Product: 1.35-2.7 gal.

Pounds AI or AE: 1.0 to 2.0 lb./ac.

On forestry sites:

Formulated Product: 2.6-7.6 gal.

Pounds AI or AE: 2.0 to 5.6 lb./ac.

Common Name: EPA Reg # Manufacturer:

Element 3A triclopyr 62719-37

Element 3A triclopyr 62719-37 Dow AgroSciences

Garlon 3A triclopyr 62719-37

Garlon 3A triclopyr 62719-37 Dow AgroSciences

Alligare Triclopyr 3 triclopyr 81927-13 Alligare, LLC

ACID EQUIVALENT: 3.0 lb/gal.

On aquatic sites:

Formulated Product: 8 qt.

Pounds AI or AE: 6.0 lb./ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 8 qt./ac.

On range and pasture sites, including rights of-way, fence rows or any area where grazing or harvesting:

Formulated Product: 2.6 qt.

Pounds AI or AE: 2.0 lb./ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 2.6 qt.

On forestry sites:

Formulated Product: 8 qt.

Pounds AI or AE: 6.0 lb./ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 8 qt./ac/

On all terrestrial use sites other than range, pasture, forestry sites, and grazed areas:

Formulated Product: 3 gal.

Pounds AI or AE: 9.0 lb./ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 3 gal./ac.

Formulated Product: 0.50 – 2.6 qt.

Pounds AI or AE: 1.0 to 2.0 lb./ac.

On range and pasture sites, including rights of-way, fence rows or any area where grazing or harvesting:

Formulated Product: 0.50 -2.6 qt.

Pounds AI or AE: 1.0 to 2.0 lb./ac.

On forestry sites:

Formulated Product: 0.11 gal. – 1.67 gal.

Pounds AI or AE: 1.0 to 5.0 lb./ac.

On all terrestrial use sites other than range, pasture, forestry sites, and grazed areas:

Formulated Product: 0.11 gal. – 1.67 gal.

Pounds AI or AE: 1.0 to 5.0 lb./ac.

Common Name: EPA Reg # Manufacturer:

Element 4 triclopyr 62719-40

Element 4 triclopyr 62719-40 Dow AgroSciences

Garlon 4 triclopyr 62719-40

Garlon 4 triclopyr 62719-40 Dow AgroSciences

Garlon 4 Ultra triclopyr 62719-527

Garlon 4 Ultra triclopyr 62719-527 Dow AgroSciences

Alligare Triclopyr 4 triclopyr 81927-11 Alligare, LLC

Vastlan triclopyr 62719-687

Vastlan triclopyr 62719-687 Dow AgroSciences

ACID EQUIVALENT: 4.0 lb/gal.

Formulated Product: 6 qt.

Pounds AI or AE: 6.0 lb./ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 6 qt./ac.

On rights-of-way or any area where grazing/harvesting:

Formulated Product: 2 qt.

Pounds AI or AE: 2.0 lb./ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 2 qt.

On forestry sites:

Formulated Product: 6 qt.

Pounds AI or AE: 6.0 lb./ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 6 qt./ac.

On non-cropland industrial manufacturing and storage sites, rights-of-way such as electrical power lines, communication lines, pipelines, roadsides and railroads, fence rows, non-irrigation ditch banks:

Formulated Product: 8 qt./ac.

Pounds AI or AE: 8.0 lb./ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 8 qt.

On all terrestrial use sites other than range, pasture, forestry sites, and grazed/hayed areas:

Formulated Product: 9 qt./ac.

Pounds AI or AE: 9.00 lb./ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 9 qt./ac.

Formulated Product: 1-2 qt.

Pounds AI or AE: 1.0 to 2.0 lb./ac.

On rights-of-way or any area where grazing/harvesting:

Formulated Product: 1-2 qt.

Pounds AI or AE: 1.0 to 2.0 lb./ac.

On forestry sites:

Formulated Product: 1-2 qt.

Pounds AI or AE: 1.0 to 2.0 lb./ac.

On non-cropland industrial manufacturing and storage sites, rights-of-way such as electrical power lines, communication lines, pipelines, roadsides and railroads, fence rows, non-irrigation ditch banks:

Formulated Product: 1-5.75 qt./ac.

Pounds AI or AE: 1.0 to 5.75 lb./ac.

On all terrestrial use sites other than range, pasture, forestry sites, and grazed/hayed areas:

Formulated Product: 1-5.75 qt./ac.

Pounds AI or AE: 1.0 to 5.75 lb./ac.

Common Name: EPA Reg # Manufacturer:

Forestry Garlon XRT triclopyr 62719-553

Forestry Garlon XRT triclopyr 62719-553 Dow AgroSciences

ACID EQUIVALENT: 6.3 lb/gal.

On grazing or harvesting sites;

Formulated Product: 1.25 qt.

Pounds AI or AE: 2 lb./ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 1.25 qt./ac.

On forestry sites;

Formulated Product: 4 qt.

Pounds AI or AE: 6.3 lb./ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 4 qt./ac.

On Forest roadsides;

Formulated Product: 5 qt.

Pounds AI or AE: 8.0 lb./ac.

Maximum seasonal rate: 5 qt./ac.

On grazing or harvesting sites:

Formulated Product: 1.25 qt.

Pounds AI or AE: 2.0 lb./ac.

On forestry sites:

Formulated Product: 1.25-3.5 qt.

Pounds AI or AE: 2.0 to 5.5 lb./ac.

On Forest roadsides:

Formulated Product: 1.25-3.5 qt.

Pounds AI or AE: 2.0 to 5.5 lb./ac.

b. ADJUVANTS/APPLICATION RATES:

All Intended application rate of adjuvant is dependent upon the product used.

Adjuvant

Trade

Name

Common

Name

State

Reg

Manufacturer Max

Application

Rate on Label

Intended

Application Rate

Hi-Light

Blue

Colorant None Becker-

Underwood

0.25-2 oz/gal.

(for 1–3-gal/tank)

16-32 oz (for

100-gal/tank)

0.25-2 oz/gal. or

0.125-1% v/v

Activator 90 Non-ionic surfactant

None Loveland

Products

2 qt./100 gal or

>5 % v/v

0.5-2 qt/100 gal or

0.125%-0.5% v/v

Sylgard 309 Silicone

Surfactant

None Wilbur-Ellis Co. 0.5 – 1.5 qt/100 gal

16-48 oz/100 gal

Competitor Modified

Vegetable Oil

None Wilber Ellis Co 16 –32 oz/per ac

(5-30 gal/tank)

1% v/v (30-100 gal./tank)

> 5% v/v (1-4 gal/tank)

16-32 oz/ac. or

1% v/v/30-100 gal

0.125-1% v/v

Conquer Methylated

Seed Oil

None Chemorse, Ltd 1 qt. 0.5 -1 qt/ac.

Kinetic Silicon Based

None Helena Chem Co 64 oz/100 gal 12-64 oz/100 gal

Induce Non-ionic surfactant

None Helena Chem Co 8-48 oz/100 gal

0.25 - 0.50% v/v

8-48 oz/100 gal

0.25 - .50% v/v

Syl-Tac Oil Blend

(organosilicon)

None Wilber Ellis Co 1-3 tsp/gal.

0.1% v/v/100 gal

4 oz/ac. or

≥ 0.1 % v/v

MSO

Concentrate

Methylated

Seed Oil

None Loveland

Products

16- 32 oz/ac. 16 to 32 oz/ac.

Alligare

MSO

Methylated

Seed Oil

None Alligare, LLC

16 oz- 6 qt/ac. 8 -16 oz /ac. or

0.125-0.25% v/v

LI-700 Crop Oil None Loveland

Products

12 oz -1 qt./100 gal

1% v/v

12- 1 qt oz/100 gal or

0.125-0.5% v/v

Agridex Crop Oil

Concentrate

None Helena 16 oz -2 qt./100 gal

1% v/v

1-2 qt /ac.

0.50-1% v/v

Phase Silicone Based None Loveland

Products, Inc.

16 oz -2 qt./100 gal

16 oz -2 qt./100 gal

0.25-1% v/v

II. PEST [List specific pest(s) and reason(s) for the proposed application of the pesticide]:

Noxious weeds and other invasive plants that are proposed for control projects are: Scotch, French, and

Portuguese broom; gorse; Himalayan and cut-leaf blackberry; bull, Canada, milk, slender-flowered and

Italian thistles; diffuse, meadow and spotted knapweeds; Japanese, giant, Himalayan, and bohemian knotweeds; European beachgrass, False brome; rip-gut brome, big quaking grass, hedgehog dogtail; Rat-tail fescue; purple loosestrife; yellow flag iris; Biddy biddy; Stinky Bob, Shiny geranium; Sheep sorrel;

poison hemlock.

III. DESIRED RESULTS OF THE APPLICATION – LINKED TO THE OBJECTIVES OF

THE APPLICATION:

Treatments are intended to control and contain noxious weeds and other invasive plants along roadways and within rights-of-way on the Coos Bay District (CBD). These treatments are intended to eliminate the seed production, reduce the infestation size and prevent the spread of invasive species into non-infested forest areas.

IV. APPLICATION AND SITE DESCRIPTION:

1. ESTIMATED ACRES: 400 - 1,000 gross acres/year

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION (Describe land type or use, size, stage of growth of target species, soil characteristics, and any additional information that may be important in describing the area to be treated.)

Applications will be made according to estimated total treatment acres in the 20-year analysis found within the Integrated Invasive Plant Management for the Coos Bay District Environmental Assessment

(DOI-BLM-ORWA-C000-2017-003EA) (EA; p. 266). Treatment areas are primarily roadsides that bisect a range of habitats from coastal sand dune ecosystems to dense moist coastal forests. Other sites include Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACECs), maintenance compounds, timber sale units, heliponds, recreation sites, riparian areas, wildlife habitat and special status plant sites. Species to be treated typically are less than 6 feet in height. Herbaceous plants are typically treated in the rosette to bolt stage, and shrubs are treated when plants are actively growing, following leaf expansion per label.

Further, treatments are intended to eliminate the seed production, reduce the infestation size, and prevent the spread of invasive species into non-infested areas.

The CBD will also continue to implement Early Detection Rapid Response (EDRR). EDRR is defined as a coordinated set of actions to find and eradicate potential invasive species in a specific location before the species spreads and has the potential to cause harm. Initial EDRR infestations (new invaders) are typically small but may become large before being discovered. The CBD EDRR designated species are found in the EA, the Oregon Department of Agriculture State, and the Coos and Curry County A-listed Noxious Weed. Additionally, the CBD EDRR projects will include some select undesirable non-native vegetation with a high potential to incur resource damage to sensitive habitats, such as snowy plover, western lily and mardon skipper habitat. Therefore, it is assumed if EDRR species are found on the district, and are 1/10th of an ac. or less, immediate treatment will be considered a high priority to eradicate the infestation before it can spread further.

https://www.oregon.gov/oda/programs/weeds/oregonnoxiousweeds/pages/aboutoregonweeds.aspx

V. SENSITIVE ASPECTS AND PRECAUTION: In order to assist in tracking potential impacts associated with Federally threatened, endangered or proposed species, please answer the following questions and then provide the site-specific conditions information.

1. Are there special status species (SSS) in the project area? Yes

B. Are any of the SSS also federally Threatened, Endangered, Proposed or Candidate? Yes

b. Did your Field Office coordinate with the local Fish and Wildlife Service Office and/or

NMFS? Yes, both

II. Was Section 7 Consultation Completed? Yes

2. What extent of Section 7 was completed? Formal Consultation

2b. Describe the outcome of the consultation: Biological Opinions:

• USFWS ARBO II 4/25/13 - Daily operating restrictions are implemented during critical breeding period of northern spotted owls and marbled murrelet.

• NMFS ARBO II 4/25/13 - Limits application methods to spot treatments and quantities allowed on site daily, as well as use of aquatic formulations.

V. SENSITIVE ASPECTS AND PRECAUTIONS: (Describe sensitive areas marsh, endangered, threatened, candidate, and sensitive species habitat – and distance to application site. List measures to be taken to avoid impact to these areas):

1. Habitat Type: Treatments would occur within a variety of areas including some sensitive habitats like riparian areas and Special Status Species habitat. Most treatments will occur along roads, predominately within a 20’ strip along each side of the road. The herbicide will be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive areas is minimal. Pre-treatment weed infestation surveys are completed prior to treatment. Pre-treatment cultural, botany, fish and wildlife clearances are completed prior to any treatment.

2. Applications: Coos Bay BLM herbicide applications are in compliance with herbicide label requirements, BLM NEPA, applicable maximum rates, standard operating procedures (SOPs), mitigation measures and conservation measures. Treatments would occur along forest roadsides

- predominately within a 20’ strip along each side of the road. The herbicide will be applied when the potential for drift to adjacent sensitive areas is minimal. Pre-treatment weed infestation surveys are completed prior to treatment. Pre-treatment cultural, botany, fish and wildlife clearances are completed prior to any treatment. Some examples of these (not an all-inclusive list) include:

• Sprayers shall be set to the lowest effective application pressure and be fitted with low flow nozzles producing 300-800 micrometer droplets (droplets 100 microns and larger are prone to drift).

• Application equipment shall be maintained free from leaks and operating as designed.

• The applicator shall make reasonable efforts to avoid getting spray onto non-target plants.

• Treatment sites will be posted and will include the herbicide, adjuvants, treatment date and contact name and number.

• No spraying operations would occur under any of the following environmental effects:

• Wind velocity is 5- 10 miles per hour or more.

• Snow or ice covers the ground or plants.

• Fog or temperature inversions are present at the treatment site.

• Relative humidity is less than 50 percent.

• Light is insufficient to identify and/or apply herbicides to target plants.

• Rain or other precipitation is forecast within 24 hours of application.

• All mixing and loading shall be done at least 100 feet from any water body.

VI. NON-TARGET VEGETATION (Describe potential immediate and cumulative impacts to non-target pests in project area as a result of the pesticide application. Identify any planned mitigation measures that will be employed – BE GENERAL, SPECIFICS

DISCUSSED IN THE EA):

A small amount of overspray can be expected to harm plants and trees adjacent to spot sprayed plants. Annual Treatment Plan and Contract stipulations will include all applicable SOPs and

Mitigation Measures to minimize effect to non-target plants.

VII. INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES CONSIDERED IN THE

OVERALL PROJECT:

Guidelines for selecting and prioritizing integrated pest management treatment are described below.

Additional information on Integrated Pest Management practices is defined in detail in the EA.

Biological controls will be emphasized on:

• Large infestations of weeds for which there is an effective biocontrol available that are in o Streams, riparian zones, estuaries, coastal habitats, and wetlands o Rough terrain o Areas where herbicide use is restricted or problematic (for example: areas with highly permeable soils or high-water tables, and infestations located in remote or hard to access locations)

Ground herbicide application will be emphasized on:

• Weeds for which no accepted and effective biological controls are known

• New infestations

• Small infestations

• Easily accessed infestation sites

• Edges of large infestations

• Clear ownership boundaries

Manual and mechanical treatments will be emphasized on:

• Infestations where other treatments are not effective

• Small infestations where it is effective and practical

• Areas that are being treated in concert with other Integrated Management Plan (IMP) methods

Priority for treatment:

• Timber sale units

• Heliponds

• Gorse sites

• New infestations of A-listed species

• EDRR or new outlier sites

• Threatened, endangered, candidate, or sensitive species habitats

• Fast spreading species

• Areas with high probability of success

• Perimeters of existing infested sites

• Sensitive plant habitat and rare plant communities

• Areas likely to accelerate weed spread (for example, trails, trailheads, roads)

• Areas where adjacent landowners are actively working to control infestations

Prevention and education:

• Prevention and education are ongoing programs include but are not limited to:

• South Coast Cooperative Weed Management programs

• Gorse Action Group

• Coos County Weed Board

VIII. SIGNATURES:

1. Pesticide Use Proposal’s Originator:

a. Company: Department of the Interior-Bureau of Land Management

2. Certified Pesticide Applicator:

a. License Number: 21-094

b. Certifying Organization: Department of the Interior-Bureau of Land Management

3. Field Office Pesticide/Noxious Weed Coordinator:

4. a. Field Office Manager:

4. b. Field Office Manager:

4. c. District Manager:

5. BLM State Pesticide Coordinator:

6. Deputy State Director:

Concur or Approved

Not Concur or Disapproved

Concur or Approved with Modifications

Any changes (modifications) to this proposal by the OR/WA Herbicide Coordinator will be listed in an attached memo prior to requesting approval from the Deputy State Director.