**GENERAL**

The Storm King Communication Site is managed by the U.S. Bureau of Land
Management (BLM) with advisory and technical support from the Storm King
Communication Site Users Association (Association).

The objective of this Site Management Plan (Plan) is to provide for the
orderly and efficient site use in the best interest of the general
public. It is intended to assist in the efficient use of the site while
minimizing user interference and mitigating environmental impact. All
right-of-way holders' grants will be amended to require compliance with
this plan. In turn, all subleases (customers and tenants) will be
required to comply with this Plan under the terms of the amended
right-of-way grants. Therefore, the obligations to comply with this Plan
will be in turn, conveyed to all electronic facility operators on Storm
King Mountain. This Plan and relative BLM regulations constitute the
operational guidelines for each operator with facilities at this site.

The BLM has the final authority for administering and enforcing the
policies and procedures included in this Site Management Plan. The
Association was created to advise in the governance of several aspects
of the site, such as site management, access, timber management and
general site conditions and uses that are common to all authorized
facility users. The Association has established a Technical Committee
which consists of a group of site users appointed by the Board of
Directors of the Association to provide technical expertise regarding
site use to the Association which in turn is provided to the BLM.

**PLAN OBJECTIVES**

The purpose of this Plan is to identify important issues regarding the
site and standardize procedures that will provide all current and future
communication users a method to best utilize this communications site.
This Plan addresses such factors as site management, visual impact, site
maintenance, access and procedures for evaluating and approving new site
users and altering existing uses.

**The results of this plan are intended to minimize physical damage,
limit user liability, maintain a reasonable level of aesthetic
integrity, minimize impacts on adjacent land owners and the general
public, and ensure a high level of electromagnetic compatibility for all
communication site users.**

The following are specific objectives:

1\. Operation and use of the Storm King Communications Site will meet
the applicable BLM policy and regulations.

2\. Communication site users will have a specific set of guidelines for
operation of their facilities at this site to ensure compatibility of
use.

3\. The overall impact resulting from the use of this site will be
minimized.

4\. The site will have minimal visual impact from adjacent properties.

5\. Specific lots will be identified for future communications site
users that will meet the guidelines of this Plan.

6\. The number of users and the frequencies in use at the site will be
monitored to ensure the objectives of this Plan are achieved.

7\. The security of private and public property is maintained and public
safety is addressed.

8\. Co-location and the mitigation of facility impacts are encouraged to
reduce the overall impact on the site and surrounding area.

9\. Maximize the electromagnetic compatibility of the authorized
communication site users.

10\. Reasonable and adequate access is maintained through a cooperative
effort among the communication site users, the City of Montrose,
Montrose County, Ouray County, and the BLM.

11\. Site aesthetics are maintained and/or improved through mitigation
such as structure type, color and location, vegetation screening, road
placement, erosion control, and undergrounding of electric, telephone
and other utilities.

11\. Reduce the impact on wildlife by observing an annual "no
construction" moratorium between December 1 and June 15. All
disturbances including maintenance activities during the elk calving
season (May 1 through June 15) will be limited to the maximum extent
possible.

**PLANNING AREA**

The area included in this Plan is shown on the map in Appendices B. In
addition to the actual communications site on BLM property, the City of
Montrose Buckhorn Lakes property and the adjacent private property on
the north are included. Approximately 40 acres of City of Montrose
property will be considered as an alternative for future site expansion.
Their property is part of the watershed in this natural basin that is
utilized as a public park area. Alternative site expansion, road access
and visual impacts are issues addressed in this Plan that are applicable
to the City's property. The City would have to convey this 40 acre
parcel to the U.S. (BLM) so that it can be developed.

The adjacent private property to the north is being considered because
it is relatively close to the site and may be impacted visually with
additional site development. Coordination will take place with the
affected landowner(s).

Also, future development of the site may include consideration of land
exchanges and other site ownership options.

**SITE DESCRIPTION**

**History**

In 1917, the City of Montrose purchased 480 acres of land for public
park purposes. The patent contained a reversionary clause, that if the
City did not use the land for the purpose for which it was conveyed,
such land would revert to the United States (U.S.). The City entered
into agreements with various parties for communication facilities on an
approximate 40‑acre parcel of the land. Construction of the sites
started in the early 1960's. In 1973 the City conveyed the land to the
U.S. (BLM) by quitclaim deed. At that time, five users were on the
parcel and two right‑of‑way applications were pending for new sites.
Records refer to a Sawtooth Rock Communications Association, however
that Association is no longer active.

**Location**

Storm King Mountain is located approximately 17 miles southeast of
Montrose. It is in Montrose County, although Ouray and Gunnison County
lines are close to the south and east. The entire existing site is on
BLM property. It is bounded on the south and west by the Buckhorn Lakes
Park owned by the City of Montrose and on the north and east by private
property. [This site primarily serves Montrose, Co. The population of
Montrose as of the 2000 census is 12,344. That population will be used
for this site to determine applicable rental fees.]{.mark} See site
location map (Appendices A). The area is in the San Miguel Power
electric service area.

**Access**

Access to the site is by way of Hwy 550 south of Montrose to Colona,
east on Buckhorn Road to Buckhorn Lakes, and through the Buckhorn Lakes
property to the site. Buckhorn Road is maintained by Ouray County
through an exchange agreement with Montrose County. The City of Montrose
maintains the roads within their property. Maintenance of the road
segment to the site through the City property then across public land is
covered in a separate road maintenance agreement*.* This segment is
steep and can be difficult to traverse in wet weather. Snow limits
access by vehicle for approximately five months during the winter when
access is only by snowmobile or snowcat. There is adequate space
available at the site to develop a helicopter landing site(s). Landing
sites are shown on the maps of Appendices B & C. [An access gate
controls the road just past the second lake. This gate shall be kept
locked at all times to reduce public access.]{.mark}

**Site Features**

The site is generally along a northwest/southeast ridgeline encompassing
approximately 160 acres. Vegetation includes pine and aspen trees with
short brush and some grasses. Rock outcroppings and scattered boulders
limit the available space and contribute to additional road maintenance.
The East/NE side of the ridge is a steep drop toward private property.
The West/SW slope off the ridgeline is less steep toward the bottom of
the Buckhorn Lakes basin.

**SITE DESIGNATION**

This Plan establishes two separate sites within the Plan area. These are
shown on the Area Map in Appendices A.

**Low Power Site**

An area of approximately 80 acres has been established as the low power
site (LP). This site is in the northwest corner of the planning area. It
consists of the existing site with the existing users and for new users
radiating at 1000 watts ERP of power or less. It is comprised of two
separate areas within the site; an upper area that includes the existing
site on BLM land and a lower bench to the northwest which is currently
the City of Montrose property. This bench is at a lower elevation and
would be utilized for new low power users that cannot be accommodated or
co‑located at the existing site. If/when the property is conveyed, the
site would be designated as an additional low power site. A sketch of
the existing LP site is shown in Appendices B.

**High Power Site**

Users with equipment transmitting at greater than 1000 watts (ERP) are
considered high power and will be allocated space at a high power (HP)
site. The HP site, to the southeast is also approximately 80 acres and
is at a higher elevation than the LP site. Development of this site will
be the responsibility of the new user(s). This includes extending
electric power and establishing an approved road to the site. Details of
the HP site are shown in Appendices C.

**Lots**

Lots are or will be designated within each site. These are platted but
are not surveyed. Existing users have grandfathered lots at the existing
site. Additional lots will be established for future users at both the
LP and HP sites. It may be necessary to reconfigure or combine lots to
accommodate new users, depending on the results of propagation studies,
equipment, tower and building requirements as outlined in the Site
Technical Standards, and for adequate lot access.

Areas adjacent to and within both the LP and HP sites that are not
suitable for development and the lot designations are identified on
Appendices Maps A & B.

**SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT CRITERIA**

The following items are specific to the administration of the overall
site and to the individual lots. This includes the policy established
for making application to be a site user and for the maintenance of each
site. The Site Technical Standards are specific to the equipment and
structures on each site. Road management is outlined in a separate Road
Construction and Maintenance Agreement that is included in Appendices F.

**1. SITE TECHNICAL STANDARDS**

1.1 **Buildings**

1.  New buildings and structure shall conform to the latest edition of
    the \"Uniform Building Code.\"

2.  Structure type and color shall be determined and approved by the
    BLM.

3.  Existing structures shall be maintained and kept in good aesthetic
    appearance.

> 1.1.4 All metallic materials shall be galvanized, stainless steel or
> plated. Dissimilar metals shall not be placed in contact with each
> other in such a manner that a potential for a galvanic junction
> exists.
>
> [1.1.5 No additional buildings or equipment shelters are permitted
> without specific approval by the BLM.]{.mark}

1.2 **Towers**

1.  Towers shall comply with the current EIA/TIA -- 222

> standard.

2.  Towers shall meet the manufacturer's recommended specifications for
    the Storm King/Montrose area.

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3.  All metallic materials shall be galvanized, stainless steel or
    plated. Dissimilar metals shall not be placed in contact with each
    other in such a manner that a potential for a galvanic junction
    exists.

4.  Anti‑climb measures on each tower are highly recommended.

5.  All guy wire installations shall be installed with respect to travel
    over the main access roads. The installation shall not restrict the
    access of vehicles (of height up to 14 feet) to another site under
    any circumstance.

6.  [No new tower or antenna support structure is authorized without
    specific approval by the BLM.]{.mark}

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3.  **Grounding**

    1.  Each right‑of‑way site shall employ and maintain an industry
        standard site grounding system.

    2.  All towers, buildings, and equipment shall be properly bonded to
        a common site ground.

    3.  Site grounding must be bonded to adequate copper electrode
        system and/or a maintained chemical grounding system.

    4.  All buried joints must be welded or otherwise connected to
        provide adequate connection that will not deteriorate.

    5.  All tower guy wires will be grounded by the method recommended
        by the manufacturer.

    6.  Equipment grounding shall be of industry standard and must be
        bonded to the users site ground system.

**1.4 Electrical Service**

> 1.4.1 All electrical facilities, equipment, and their installation
> shall conform to the \"National Electrical Code\", and local laws.

1.  1.4.2 All permanent AC wiring shall be installed in metallic
    conduit.

    1.4.3 Back‑up power plants shall conform to the \"National
    Electrical Code.\"

    1.4.4 All service loops shall be installed with respect to travel
    over the main access roads. The installation shall not restrict the
    access of vehicles (of height up to 14feet) to another site under
    any circumstance.

> **1.5 Electromagnetic Equipment**
>
> 1.5.1 Transmitting Equipment

1.  All transmitters shall be FCC Type Accepted.

2.  All radiation of out‑of‑band emissions shall be reduced to a level
    that they shall not be identified as a source of interference, per
    47 CFR, Part 90.209.

3.  All transmitters shall incorporate protective devices as necessary
    to prevent direct interference to other users. The implementation of
    bandpass and or notch reject cavities/ duplexer, and harmonic
    filters is recommended to keep the overall RF radiation level to a
    minimum.

4.  All transmitters shall incorporate protective devices (i.e. ferrite
    isolators of circulators and/or bandpass filters) as necessary to
    prevent re‑radiation of transmitter mixed signals.

5.  The out‑of‑band emissions of all new transmitters shall not increase
    the level of the \"noise floor\" of any site on Storm King more than
    2dB as measured in the 30-50 MHz, 150-170 MHz, 450-470 MHz or
    860-920 MHz frequency bands.

6.  [A referenced noise floor shall be established on Storm King and
    shall not be allowed to degrade below --85dB.]{.mark}

    1.  This will be measured at the time of the test period for a new
        transmitter.

    2.  The measurement shall be in compliance with the Storm King Site
        Management Plan inspection test procedures.

    3.  If the level exceeds the \"noise floor\" by 2db, then corrective
        measures shall be the responsibility of the new transmitter
        owner.

    4.  All transmitters not approved within each right‑of‑way grant
        shall be removed from Storm King immediately.

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1.  Receiving Equipment

    1.  All receivers shall comply with all applicable part of 47 CFR,
        Parts 2 and Parts 15.

2.  Transmission Feed Line

    1.  All antenna feed lines shall be of jacketed or high quality 100%
        shielded construction.

    2.  Feed lines shall be grounded in compliance with manufacturer
        recommendations.

    3.  No unterminated feed lines shall be permitted.

        1.  Unused feed lines shall be terminated in their proper
            impedance

        2.  Old feed lines that will not return to service shall be
            removed from the Storm King site.

3.  Antennas

    1.  All antennas shall be installed in accordance to the
        "Communication Site installation Data Form" for each site.

    2.  Antennas shall be installed in accordance with the
        manufacturer's specifications unless approved by the Technical
        Committee and BLM.

    3.  Antenna installations shall be designed and constructed to
        minimize interference.

    4.  Physical location shall be designed and submitted in the
        application process outlined in the Storm King Site Management
        Plan.

    5.  Vertical separation with respect to adjacent towers shall be
        reviewed in the application process.

    6.  All antennas shall be terminated to the proper feed line.

    7.  All unused antennas shall be removed from the towers.

        1.  A plan for use of terminated unused antennas must be filed
            with the Storm King Technical Committee.

        2.  The Technical Committee will make a recommendation to the
            board regarding the unused antenna plan.

            **2. LOT MAINTENANCE**

2.1 The holder of the BLM right‑of‑way will maintain their respective
lot in an acceptable manner as determined by the BLM. Tenants and
customers utilizing the right-of-way facilities of others are also
responsible for lot maintenance as coordinated and determined with the
right-of-way holder.

2.2 Litter or unused equipment shall not be allowed to remain externally
to the lot building at any time, except limited times during periods of
maintenance or construction. All garbage shall be removed from the lot
immediately.

2.3 All equipment not in service shall be stored properly or removed
from the lot.

**3.0 ACCESS ROADS**

2.1 Buckhorn Road is a Montrose County road and is maintained in an
exchange agreement by Ouray County. The City of Montrose maintains the
road system within the Buckhorn Lakes Park. The Association may enter
into a road user's agreement with Montrose and Ouray Counties, the City
of Montrose and the BLM in order to contribute funds, materials and/or
labor commensurate with the site users use for maintenance of the
road***.*** BLM shall contribute to the extent appropriated funds and/or
equipment and labor are available. Any road maintenance agreement(s)
that are developed among the parties will be made a part hereof.

2.2 It shall be the responsibility of all communications site users to
cooperatively work together through the Association toward ensuring
adequate access and maintenance on these access roads.

2.2.1 Minimize travel during inclement weather and cooperate on winter
access where feasible.

2.2.2 Minimize the number of vehicles.

2.2.3 Remove minor road hazards, or notify the Association and the BLM
when noticed.

2.2.4 Minimize obstructing the access road.

2.2.5 Individual users will maintain the access roads within their
respective lot to include culverts, gravel, and grading as necessary.

> 2.2.6 Roads that provide common access to all lots are considered the
> responsibility of all the site users including both members and
> non-members of the Association. The roads are identified on the maps
> of Appendices A, B and C.

2.2.7 Access to the site will be controlled by a locked gate accessible
by all authorized site users.

> 2.3 The annual inspection shall address the access road condition.

2.4 The Technical Committee shall recommend maintenance and routing for
the access roads to the Association Board. Coordination shall take place
with the City of Montrose and Montrose and Ouray Counties. The
Association shall inform the BLM of recommended actions.

**3. INSPECTIONS**

> 3.1 There shall be annual inspections of the communication site and of
> each user lot.
>
> 3.1.1 Inspections shall be performed during July each year or another
> agreed on schedule.

3.1.2 The Technical Committee shall assist with the annual inspections
with a representative from the BLM present.

3.1.3 All site users are encouraged to attend. Potential users are
welcome as observers.

3.2 Inspections shall include the following items:

> 3.2.1 Access road condition and functionality
>
> 3.2.2 Adherence to the overall Storm King Communications Site
> Management Plan.
>
> 3.2.3 General visual inspection of each right‑of‑way lot.
>
> 3.2.4 Review detailed inventory of " As Built" document for each lot.
>
> 3.2.5 Adherence to the Site Technical Standards by each user.
>
> 3.2.6 Review of the condition of vegetation which will include trees.
> Recommendations for tree removal and other mitigation measures to
> minimize potential damage to site facilities will be referred to the
> BLM for review and approval. If approved, recommendations shall be
> implemented to the extent possible. Visual impact will be a primary
> consideration in evaluating any removal of vegetation.
>
> 3.2.7 General security and public safety of the site to include
> limiting access and posting of warnings.
>
> 3.2.8 Review of issues raised by any authorized site user.
>
> 3.3 Inspection Reports
>
> 3.3.1 The results of the inspections will be presented to the BLM and
> discussed at the next Technical Committee meeting.
>
> 3.3.2 The reports will include segments on findings, recommendations,
> long term resolutions and immediate issues.
>
> 3.3.3 If necessary the Technical Committee shall develop and submit a
> summary and a separate detailed report to the Association. The reports
> shall be due to the Association within 30 working days of the
> completion of the inspection.
>
> 3.3.4 The Association shall take appropriate action upon receiving the
> report. This may include contacting Association members and
> non-members to advise and recommend corrections, and within 90 days of
> the inspection, develop and forward a report to the BLM with
> recommendations.

**4. NEW APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND REVIEW**

> 4.1 All applicants shall complete the current BLM Communication Site
> Information Data Sheet. If the application is for a new right-of-way,
> the applicant shall also complete and forward this sheet along with an
> application to the BLM. The BLM will forward a copy of the data sheet
> and application, if applicable to the Association for review and
> comment.
>
> 4.1.1 Applicants will conduct both an Intermodulation and a Noise
> Floor Study to determine the impact of the proposed new frequency(s)
> on the existing site frequencies. These studies will be forwarded to
> the BLM.
>
> 4.1.2 Applicants shall provide a written statement accepting the
> financial responsibility for the elimination or prevention of
> interference created by their electromagnetic emissions to the BLM.
>
> 4.1.3 Applicants may be required to submit additional information as
> requested by the BLM to adequately evaluate their specific use and
> impact and how applicant will meet the objectives of this Plan.

4.2 Site Technical Committee Review

4.2.1 All Technical Committee members shall be provided with a complete
copy of the proposal.

4.2.2 All Technical Committee members shall respond to the proposal
within twenty (20) business days from the date of receipt.

4.2.3 The time frame for review and approval by the Association and
Technical Committee may be extended by mutual consent of the applicant,
BLM, and Association.

4.2.4 The Technical Committee shall review the proposal and member
responses at the next Technical Committee meeting.

> 4.2.4.1 The Technical Committee shall reach an agreement to accept the
> application as is with no conditions, or

4.2.4.2 The Technical Committee shall present the information regarding
recommendations for alterations to the proposal, or

4.2.4.3 The Technical Committee shall reach an agreement to accept the
application with specific conditions.

4.2.4.4 The Technical Committee may recommend that the proposal be
denied if the applicant cannot or will not meet the provisions of this
Plan or the Site Technical Standards.

4.3 Applicant actions

> 4.3.1 Applicant may contact the Technical Committee to inquire about
> their proposal.

4.3.2 Applicant can respond to the actions of the Technical Committee in
writing to the Association and the BLM.

4.3.3 Applicant shall contact the BLM and the Association if a decision
is made to withdraw the proposal.

4.4 Site Technical Committee reporting

4.4.1 The Technical Committee will notify the Association in writing of
their recommendation.

4.4.2 A copy of this recommendation will be forwarded to the applicant.

4.5 Association action

4.5.1 The Association shall act in a timely manner upon the Technical
Committee recommendation.

> 4.5.2 Upon approval of the Technical Committee recommendation, the
> Association will forward a recommendation on the proposal to the BLM
>
> 4.5.3 If the Association finds that the application fails to meet the
> criteria of the Plan, including the Site Technical Standards, it may
> return it to the Technical Committee for further evaluation and
> contact with the applicant, or forward a recommendation of
> non‑approval to the BLM. The Association will forward a copy of its
> report on the recommendation of the proposal to the Applicant.

4.6 BLM actions

> 4.6.1 Advise the applicant of the existence and function of the
> Association and the Technical Committee.

4.6.2 Notify the Association of all proposals received.

4.6.2.1 Forward new proposals and all accompanying documentation to the
Association within ten business days.

4.6.2.2 Notify the applicant of the action

4.6.3 The BLM shall review the Association recommendations

4.6.4 The BLM shall accept or decline the recommendation

4.6.5 Application acceptance

4.6.5.1 Amend existing right‑of‑way or issue a new right-of-way

4.6.5.2 Approve the use based on right-of-way holder's sub-lease
provisions (tenants and customers).

4.6.5.3 Notify the applicant in writing of the decision.

4.  Notify Association in writing.

4.6.6. Application declined

4.6.6.1 Notify the applicant in writing with the for reason for denying
the application.

4.6.6.2 Notify Association in writing with reason for denial of the
proposal.

**5. REOCCURING ACTIVITIES**

5.1. The following items will be reviewed and completed or updated each
year by the Association and a copy forwarded to the BLM:

5.1.1 A site map of all facilities

5.1.2 Records of existing users and equipment service to include:

5.1.2.1 Operating frequencies

5.1.2.2 Listing of electromagnetic equipment

5.1.2.3 Listing of user name, address, contact, engineer and telephone
numbers

5.1.3 Review the need for and if necessary conduct a site
Intermodulation study.

5.1.4 Review and update site inspection reports with action taken

5.1.5 Review and if necessary, require user to update "As Built "
documentation

**6. NEW TRANSMITTER "IN SERVICE" NOTIFICATION**

6.1 Applicant responsibilities

6.1.1 Notify the BLM and the Site Technical Committee at least three
weeks before proposed transmitter test period and start of transmitter
operation

6.1. 2 Notification of any change of above date(s)

6.1. 3 Notification requirements include: the name and telephone of the
applicant's contact person, the transmitter location and operating
frequency(s)

6.2 Site Technical Committee responsibility

6.2.1 Include information regarding new applicant in committee minutes
and board minutes

6.2.2 Mail post cards to all users to include information provided by
applicant and the name and telephone number of the technical committee
chairperson

**7. ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY** ‑ **non‑ionizing radiation**

7.1 The radiation levels, warnings and measurements shall conform to the
FCC guidelines based on the National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurements (NCRP).

7.2 Site specific signs shall be the responsibility of each user and
shall be installed and maintained accordingly

7.3 The Technical committee will review the site and determine if
additional warning measures may be necessary to protect maintenance
personnel and the general public.

[7.4 Corrective measures when a facility does not comply may include
reduction in transmitting power levels, raising the antenna height on
the tower, and/or fencing the facility and/or "hot areas". Modifications
in tower heights and/or fencing must be approved in advance by the BLM.
The facility may have to reduce power to a safe level until permanent
remedies are approved.]{.mark}

8**. ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE**

8.1 All users shall comply with the Site Technical Standards to minimize
interference potential

8.2 New applicants shall be required to furnish an Intermodulation study
or other interference related document as requested by the BLM.

> 8.3 New applicants shall agree to accept financial responsibility for
> the elimination or prevention of any interference created by the
> applicants electromagnetic emissions before their proposal is
> evaluated.

8.4 The Site Technical Committee with the approval of the BLM may
request a field test for compatibility at the expense of the applicant.

8.5 Actions upon occurrence of interference

8.5.1 The user(s) that is subject to the interference shall attempt to
identify the source and conditions causing the interference

8.5.2 Notify the source contact person of the interfering signal as soon
as the interference is noticed and notify the Technical Committee
chairperson.

8.5.3 If the interfering signal is a new transmitting source, the
notified interference source contact person will cease operation
immediately and review conditions with technical committee chairperson
who will coordinate efforts for a solution with the user that is
experiencing the interference

8.5.4 If the identified source transmitter has been in operation for a
period of two months or longer, the contact will review conditions with
the Technical Committee which will coordinate efforts for a solution
with the user that is experiencing the interference

8.5.6 If financial considerations are not agreeable among the parties,
the Site Technical Committee shall recommend a solution in writing to
the Association. The Association will attempt to resolve the issue. If
this is not successful, the BLM shall resolve the issue.

9**. DOCUMENTATION**

9.1 Site Mapping shall include the lot boundary, facility locations
(towers & buildings) and their coordinates (GPS is adequate), and road
access. [Ultimately a 1-2' contour AutoCad geo-referenced map will be
created for this site.]{.mark}

9.2 The list of Site Users will include name of organization, address,
contact person, address and telephone numbers

9.3 Annual Inspection Reports will include: general site condition,
building condition, tower condition, site grounding, etc. and an "As
Built" Documentation for each lot

9.4 Intermodulation reports will be on file with the BLM and the
Association.

> 9.5 Noise Floor studies will be done at least annually or as deemed
> necessary by the Site Technical Committee. These will be filed with
> the BLM and the Association.
>
> [9.6 A separate Fuels Reduction and Fire Plan will be developed for
> this Site.]{.mark}

**10. PLAN AMENDMENTS**

10.1 This Storm King Communications Site Management Plan and its
accompanying Appendices encompasses the general and technical policies
and procedures to be followed by existing users and new applicants for
use at this site.

10.2 This Plan including the appendices may be amended:

10.2.1 In the event a condition or situation arises that is not covered
in this Plan or relevant Bureau of Land Management policies and
regulations.

10.2.2 When in the administration of this Plan it is found that a policy
or procedure has been established becomes outdated due to technical
changes

10.2.3 If it is found that a standard is not practical, conflicts with
other standards, or may be illegal

10.2.4 If lot designations or other changes are necessary to the Site
Maps in Appendices B & C.

10.3 Periodic updating of the List of Site Users - Appendices D, will
not be considered an amendment to this Plan.

> 10.4 The following procedure will be followed to amend the Plan
> including the Appendices (except D)

10.4.1 Proposals to amend the Plan may originate with or will be
forwarded to the Association

10.4.2 The Technical Committee will review/develop the proposal and make
a recommendation to the Association.

10.4.3 The Association will forward the proposal to all current members
of the Association. BLM will forward the proposal to all non-Association
members.

10.4.4 Users will have 30 calendar days to review and return comments to
the BLM or the Association for consideration.

10.4.5 The BLM and the Association will review the comments and may
refer them to the Technical Committee for comment and revision of the
proposed amendment.

> 10.4.6 The Association will finalize a proposed amendment and forward
> this to the BLM for review and approval.

10.4.7 The BLM may contact the Association for additional information
prior to approving the amendment.

10.4.8 The BLM will send formal notice to the Association and the
non-Association members of the amendment approval including any changes
made to the Board recommendation.

10.4.9 The Association will send copies of the new amendment to all
members of the Users Association.

The Appendices follow.