symbols, such a stipulation is repeated in every case to which it 

 applies; this organization allows rapid access to needed stipulations. 



The symbols that are used to identify a particular stipulation, con- 

 sisting of letters and numbers and appearing to the immediate left of the stipu- 

 lation, are those developed in the original long version of this technical 

 report. The first letter (U,S,B,F,D, or L) refers to the ecosystem type 

 (uplands, ^alt marsh, b^rackish marsh, fresh marsh, d^elta marsh, or j^evees and 

 spoil banks); the number is the reference number for a given stipulation; and 

 the trailing letter refers to whether or not a stipulation is a modification 

 of an existing stipulation (M), a stipulation proposed by the authors (P), or 

 an existing stipulation that has been or is being used on one of the six 

 refuges (no trailing letter). 



COASTAL UPLANDS 



Seismic Preexploration 



General. 



U-IP Before initiating a seismic survey, the contractor shall meet 

 with the land manager and provide a location map indicating all 

 proposed shot lines, necessary equipment storage areas, and pro- 

 ject specifications. 



U-2P All cutting, clearing, or other vegetation disturbances shall 



be confined within the boundaries of the staked seismic easement. 



U-4P Following preliminary seismic lane alignment, the land manager 

 may conduct a field survey to inspect the specific ecological 

 characteristics of the test site(s). In the event of an impor- 

 tant ecological discovery, the company agrees to relocate the 

 seismic lane to a reasonable extent to protect critical plant 

 assemblages, unique natural areas, important wildlife areas, or 

 other desirable ecological features. 



Timing of seismic activities. 



U-9P Seismic activities shall be prohibited from (date) to ( date ) in 

 order to minimize interference with ( nesting, breeding, migra- 

 tion, etc ) activities of the ( Specific species ). (Exact dates 

 will vary with species and with location of the refuge.) 



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