LD 1567
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(4)__The location of principal haul roads and crossings
in the waterway to be used in connection with the
proposed timber harvesting operation;

 
(5)__A plan for reforestation;

 
(6)__A stand table indicating species composition, size
class and health of the original and residual stands;

 
(7)__The expected date of reentry;

 
(8)__A pesticide or other chemical treatment planned,
excluding the use of herbicides before December 1,
1990; and

 
(9)__A plan for mitigating evidence of harvesting.

 
When a permit is not required under paragraph B, those who
are submitting the management plan shall cooperate with the
bureau to address any concerns of the bureau.

 
B. When the bureau determines that a timber harvesting
operation or herbicide application is proposed for an area
in the waterway outside the restricted zone and visible from
the watercourse, that operation may commence only with
approval from the bureau. A request for approval on a form
provided by the bureau must be completed and signed by the
applicant. This paragraph may not be construed to excuse the
applicant from obtaining other permits required by law.

 
C. The bureau shall, within 30 days of receipt of a form
requesting approval, either approve in writing the proposed
timber harvesting or herbicide application upon terms and
conditions the bureau determines are appropriate and
reasonable or disapprove the request, setting forth in
writing the reasons for the disapproval. If a decision is
not made within the 30 days, the request for the timber
harvesting operation or herbicide application is considered
approved under the provisions of the management plan
submitted.

 
D. The bureau shall approve a timber harvesting operation or
herbicide application when it finds that the management plan
provides for the silvicultural alternative that:

 
(1)__Produces the least adverse impact upon the natural
character of the area in the waterway outside the
restricted zone and visible from the watercourse for
which the timber harvesting operation or herbicide
application is proposed; and


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