1.8 Other environmental assessments (EAs) related to this 

 project 



1.8.1 Dirty Ike Road EA 



1.9 Permits, Licenses, and Other Authorizations Required 



A temporary road use permit has been applied for from Plum Creek Timber. 



1.10 Issues 



The following issues were identified during the scoping process. They constitute the 

 basis for the formation of project specifications, development of mitigation measures, 

 and assessment of environmental impacts. 



1.10.1 Issues Studied in Detail 



1.10.1.1 Water Quality, Soil, Fisheries, Weeds 



1.10.1.1.1 Water Quality Issue 



Activities associated with this project could result in adverse effects on 

 water quality. 



1.10.1.1.2 Soil Resources Issue 



Increased levels of compaction and erosion could occur as a result of 

 harvest operations on moderate to high intensity burned soils. 



1.10.1.1.3 Cold Water Fisheries Issue 



The proposed management activities could have adverse effects on fish 

 habitat. 



1 . 1 0. 1 . 1 .4 Noxious Weeds Issue 



Noxious weeds could increase as a result of increased traffic associated 

 with the proposed actions. 



1.10.1.2 Human Environment 



1.10.1.2.1 Economic Benefits and Project Revenue Issue 



What is the revenue that this project will provide to the trust beneficiaries? 



1.10.1.2 Wildlife 



1.10.1.3.1 Endangered Species Issue 



Implementation of the proposed project could negatively impact 

 threatened and endangered species. 



Dirty Ike Salvage Environmental Assessment 1-3 



