Subtask 5:2, modification of unsuccessful methods and standards . 

 Unsuccessful methods were examined and modifications were made so that the 

 method or standard was effective in protecting wildlife, habitats, and other 

 ecosystem aspects. The analysis provided input to Task 6. 



Task 6, Proposed Methods and Standards 



Subtask 6:1, proposals for safeguards not currently addressed . Signifi- 

 cant potential impacts of oil and gas activities not currently covered by refuge 

 methods and standards were identified by comparing successful and modified 

 methods and standards (Subtasks 5:1 and 5:2) with the potential attribute altera- 

 tions resulting from oil and gas activities (Subtask 4:1). Each phase of oil 

 and gas activities for each ecosystem was examined separately. Safeguards were 

 proposed to specifically address attribute alterations not currently embraced 

 by methods and standards. 



Final Report 



The final report was derived from Subtasks 1:1, 2:2, 3:1, 3:2, 4:1, 5:1, 

 5:2, and 6:1. Most of the report involves a description of oil and gas activi- 

 ; ies, description of past and present refuge methods and standards, examination 

 of the impacts of oil and gas activities, and analysis, modification, and pro- 

 posal of procedures to protect fish, wildlife, and habitat. Also included are 

 sections describing the refuge selection criteria, the ecosystem models, the 

 refuges themselves, and an overview of impacts. The final section is a compila- 

 tion of successful, THDdified, and proposed methods and standards from the 

 analysis. These should be considered as attempts to point out successful ideas, 

 suggest improvements, and proposed additions where current procedures are 

 wanting. In no way should the analysis or conclusions be considered as USFWS 

 policy. 



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