Public Comment. Volume III - Montana Legislature

DRAFT, 4/9/85
( 2 Strict speed limits- .- should be. .. established and 2:.
adhered to on all. access .roads. and within :the--ROW,.':.':. '.. --,.. i... . :
to assure that fugitive dust emissions will be
minimized.
(3) The Applicant should recommend to the individual
contractors that they provide group transportation
(as discussed under transportation impacts) to
minimize vehicular traffic on unpaved roads in the
area.
(4) When vegetation is removed from the ROW during the
early stages of construction, the cleared areas
should be kept to the absolute minimum necessary.
This will aide in the mitigation of the problems
caused by wind erosion and vehicle borne 'fugitive
dust.
(5) In areas where devegetation has taken place, revegetation
efforts should commence at the earliest
possible opportunity, In those areas where immediate
revegetation is not possible, alternative
stabilization measures should be implemented.
These measures could include matting, mulching,
and even mu1ching"with seed and fertilizer, (More
details on revegetation are presented section 10.3
of this Master Mitigation Plan.)
(6) Dust suppression at all work areas within the ROW
and at work camps, staging areas, etc, , should be
accomplished with the regular and frequent use of
water trucks. Arrangements for the acquisition of
water ' ShQuld be made with eit-her local landowners,
agencies or associations. It is anticipated that
such activities would occur two or more times
daily during the driest periods,
(7) Any open burning required for the purpose of slash
disposal or for any other reason during construction
or operation of the rail line should be
conducted in strict accordance with locai' regulations,
All necessary permits should be obtained
and all necessary safety precautions observed,
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