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Table of Contents 

Dear Reader 

Title Page 

Abstract 

Filing Protests 

Executive Summary ......................................................................................................................... ES-1 

Purpose and Need..................................................................................................................... ES-2 

Alternatives .............................................................................................................................. ES-3 

Environmental Consequences .................................................................................................. ES-6 

Using this Document.............................................................................................................. ES-10 

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List of Tables......................................................................................................................................... ix 

List of Appendices................................................................................................................................. xi 

Acronyms and Abbreviations...............................................................................................................xii 

1.0 Purpose and Need ....................................................................................................................1-1 

1.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................1-1 

1.2 Planning Area......................................................................................................................1-1 

1.3 Purpose, Need, and Scope ..................................................................................................1-1 

1.4 Planning Process Overview ................................................................................................1-8 

1.5 Major Issues .....................................................................................................................1-10 

1.5.1 Adoption of Standards and Guidelines ...................................................................1-10 

1.5.2 Threatened and Endangered Species Conservation and Protection: 

 Desert Tortoise ........................................................................................................1-10 

1.5.3 Threatened and Endangered Species Conservation and Protection: 

 Amargosa Vole........................................................................................................1-12 

1.5.4 Threatened and Endangered Species Conservation and Protection: 

 Carson Slough Plants .............................................................................................1-12 

1.5.5 Threatened and Endangered Species Conservation and Protection: 

 Silurian Hills Bats ...................................................................................................1-13 

1.5.6 CDCA Plan Changes Resulting From the California Desert Protection Act: 

 Released Lands........................................................................................................1-13 

1.5.7 CDCA Plan Changes Resulting From the California Desert Protection Act: 

 ACECS Considered for Deletion ............................................................................1-14 

1.5.8 Organized Competitive Vehicle Events .................................................................1-15 

1.5.9 Motorized Routes of Travel Designations ..............................................................1-15 

1.5.10 Inyo County Landfills ............................................................................................1-16 

1.5.11 Wild and Scenic Rivers Eligibility: Identification and Classification ....................1-16 

1.6 Relationship to Laws, Regulations and Policies ..............................................................1-16 

1.7 Framework of the CDCA Plan, 1980 ...............................................................................1-17 
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1.8 Relationship to Other Plans ............................................................................................ 1-18 

1.9 Plan Goals ........................................................................................................................ 1-19 

2.0 Proposed Plan and Alternatives............................................................................................ 2-1 

2.1 Standards and Guidelines .................................................................................................. 2-2 

2.1.1 Alternative 1 – No Action ........................................................................................ 2-4 

2.1.2 Alternative 2 – Proposed Plan .................................................................................. 2-5 

2.2 Desert Tortoise Conservation and Recovery ................................................................... 2-13 

2.2.1 Alternative 1 – No action Desert Tortoise Recovery.............................................. 2-15 

2.2.2 Alternative 2 – Desert Tortoise Recovery .............................................................. 2-19 

2.2.3 Alternative 3 – Addresses Recovery Plan Goals/Objectives With Two 

 Focal Populations ................................................................................................... 2-21 

2.2.4 Alternative 4 – Addresses Recovery Plan Goals/Objectives With One 

 Focal Population ..................................................................................................... 2-24 

2.2.5 Alternative 5 – Proposed Plan ................................................................................ 2-26 

2.2.6 Implementation Strategy for Desert Tortoise Recovery ......................................... 2-30 

2.3 Amargosa Vole Conservation and Recovery.................................................................... 2-42 

2.3.1 Alternative 1 – No Action ...................................................................................... 2-42 

2.3.2 Alternative 2 .......................................................................................................... 2-44 

2.3.3 Alternative 3 – Proposed Plan ................................................................................ 2-45 

2.3.4 Alternative 4 .......................................................................................................... 2-47 

2.4 Threatened and Endangered Plants in the Lower Carson Slough..................................... 2-50 

2.4.1 Alternative 1 – No Action ...................................................................................... 2-50 

2.4.2 Alternative 2 – Proposed Plan ................................................................................ 2-51 

2.4.3 Alternative 3 ......................................................................................................... 2-52 

2.5 Bat Conservation in the Silurian Hills.............................................................................. 2-55 

2.5.1 Alternative 1 – No Action ...................................................................................... 2-55 

2.5.2 Alternative 2 .......................................................................................................... 2-55 

2.5.3 Proposed Plan ........................................................................................................ 2-55 

2.6 CDCA Plan Maintenance Actions.................................................................................... 2-57 

2.7 California Desert Protection Act Implementation – Multiple Use Class of Released 

 Wilderness Study Areas (WSAs)...................................................................................... 2-57 

2.7.1 Alternative 1 – No Action ...................................................................................... 2-61 

2.7.2 Alternative 2 ........................................................................................................... 2-61 

2.7.2 Alternative 3 - Proposed Plan ................................................................................ 2-61 

2.8 Greenwater Canyon ACES Deletion ............................................................................... 2-64 

2.8.1 Alternative 1 – No Action....................................................................................... 2-64 

2.8.2 Alternative 2 – Proposed Plan................................................................................. 2-64 

2.9 Organized Competitive Vehicle Events ............................................................................... 2-64 
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2.9.1 Alternative 1 – No Action.............................................................................................2-65 

2.9.2 Alternative 2 ...........................................................................................................2-66 

2.9.3 Alternative 3 ...........................................................................................................2-66 

2.9.4 Alternative 4 ...........................................................................................................2-67 

2.9.5 Alternative 5 – Proposed Plan ................................................................................2-67 

2.10 Motor Vehicle Access – Routes of Travel Designation ...................................................2-69 

2.10.1 Alternative 1 – No Action ......................................................................................2-73 

2.10.2 Alternative 2 ...........................................................................................................2-74 

2.10.3 Alternative 3 – Proposed Plan ................................................................................2-76 

2.10.4 Alternative 4 ...........................................................................................................2-76 

2.11 Landfills ............................................................................................................................2-80 

2.11.1 Alternative 1 – No Action ......................................................................................2-80 

2.11.2 Alternative 2 – Proposed Plan ................................................................................2-80 

2.12 Wild and Scenic River Eligibility .....................................................................................2-81 

2.12.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................2-81 

2.12.2 Wild and Scenic River Eligibility Determinations .................................................2-81 

2.12.3 Alternative 1 – No Action ......................................................................................2-82 

2.12.4 Alternative 2 – Proposed Plan ................................................................................2-82 

2.12.5 Wild and Scenic River Designation Process ..........................................................2-82 

2.13 Alternatives Considered but Dismissed from Further Analysis .......................................2-82 

2.14 Summary of Impacts .........................................................................................................2-85 

3.0 Affected Environment .............................................................................................................3-1 

3.1 Vegetation ...........................................................................................................................3-2 

3.1.1 General Vegetation ...................................................................................................3-2 

3.1.2 Specialty Status Plants ..............................................................................................3-3 

3.1.3 Biological Soil Crusts ...............................................................................................3-3 

3.1.4 Riparian-Wetland Vegetation ...................................................................................3-4 

3.2 Wildlife ...............................................................................................................................3-6 

3.2.1 General Wildlife........................................................................................................3-6 

3.2.2 Special Status Animals..............................................................................................3-7 

3.2.3 Desert Tortoise ..........................................................................................................3-8 

3.2.4 Amargosa Vole .........................................................................................................3-9 

3.2.5 North Mojave Desert Bats.........................................................................................3-9 

3.2.6 Inyo Mountains Slender Salamander .....................................................................3-10 

3.2.7 Inyo California Towhee ..........................................................................................3-10 

3.2.8 Least Bell’s Vireo ...................................................................................................3-10 

3.2.9 Southwestern Willow Flycatcher ...........................................................................3-11 

3.2.10 Swainson’s Hawk....................................................................................................3-12 
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3.2.11 Western Yellow-billed Cuckoo............................................................................... 3-13 

3.3 Soil, Water, and Air Resources......................................................................................... 3-14 

3.3.1 Soil ......................................................................................................................... 3-14 

3.3.2 Water....................................................................................................................... 3-14 

3.3.3 Air Quality ............................................................................................................. 3-16 

3.4 Cultural and Native American Resources ........................................................................ 3-19 

3.5 Wild Horses and Burros .................................................................................................. 3-21 

3.6 Cattle Grazing Allotments ............................................................................................... 3-24 

3.7 Wilderness ........................................................................................................................ 3-30 

3.8 Recreation Resources and Activities ............................................................................... 3-30 

3.8.1 Organized Competitive Vehicle Events ................................................................ 3-31 

3.8.2 Dumont Dunes Open Area..................................................................................... 3-31 

3.8.3 Dual Sports Events................................................................................................. 3-31

3.8.4 Vehicle Touring .................................................................................................... 3-32 

3.8.5 Historical Trail Touring ........................................................................................ 3-32 

3.8.6 Nature Study ......................................................................................................... 3-33 

3.8.7 Camping ................................................................................................................. 3-35 

3.8.8 Lakebed Activities ................................................................................................ 3-35

3.8.9 Rock Hounding............................................................................................................. 3-35 

3.8.10 Shooting and Hunting................................................................................................. 3-36 

3.9 Vehicle Access .................................................................................................................... 3-38 

3.10 Minerals and Mining ......................................................................................................... 3-39 

3.11 Land Tenure ...................................................................................................................... 3-40 

3.12 Regional Economy ............................................................................................................ 3-40 

3.13 Amendment Specific Environment ................................................................................... 3-41 

3.13.1 Standards and Guidelines .......................................................................................... 3-44 

3.13.2 Desert Tortoise Management Area Boundary, Cattle Grazing and 

Burro Management Proposals ................................................................................... 3-44 

3.13.3 Amargosa Vole ACEC Proposal ............................................................................... 3-52 

3.13.4 Lower Carson Slough T&E Plants ............................................................................ 3-56 

3.13.5 Silurian Hills Bat Habitat Management Plan (HMP) Proposal ................................. 3-57 

3.13.6 Released Wilderness Study Area MUC Proposals .................................................... 3-58 

3.13.7 Greenwater Canyon Proposed ACEC Deletion.......................................................... 3-59 

3.13.8 Organized Competitive Vehicle Events..................................................................... 3-60 

3.13.9 Motor Vehicle Access – Routes of Travel.................................................................. 3-63 

3.13.10 Tecopa Landfill Proposed MUC Change ................................................................ 3-63 

3.13.11 Shoshone Landfill Proposed MUC Change.............................................................. 3-63 

3.13.12 Wild and Scenic Rivers ........................................................................................... 3-63 
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4.0 Environmental Consequences ........................................................................................4-1 

4.1 Standards and Guidelines................................................................................................... 4-3 

4.1.1 Alternative 1 (No Action) - Standards and Guidelines ........................................... 4-3 

4.1.2 Alternative 2 (Proposed Plan) - Standards and Guidelines ................................... 4-10 

4.2 Threatened and Endangered Species Conservation: 

 Desert Tortoise Conservation and Recovery.................................................................... 4-14 

4.2.1 Alternative 1 (No Action) – Desert Tortoise.......................................................... 4-14 

4.2.2 Alternative 2 - Desert Tortoise............................................................................... 4-26 

4.2.3 Alternative 3 - Desert Tortoise............................................................................... 4-35 

4.2.4 Alternative 4 - Desert Tortoise............................................................................... 4-40 

4.2.5 Proposed Plan Amendment, Alternative 5 - Desert Tortoise ................................ 4-43 

4.3 Amargosa Vole Conservation and Recovery ..................................................................4-49 

4.3.1 Alternative 1 (No Action) - Amargosa Vole .......................................................... 4-49 

4.3.2 Alternative 2 - Amargosa Vole .............................................................................4-53 

4.3.3 Alternative 3 (Proposed Plan Amendment) - Amargosa Vole ............................... 4-57 

4.3.4 Alternative 4 - Amargosa Vole .............................................................................4-59 

4.4 Threatened And Endangered Species Conservation: Threatened and 

 Endangered Plants, Lower Carson Slough Conservation Area Options ......................... 4-62 

4.4.1 Alternative 1 (No Action) – Threatened and Endangered Plants ........................... 4-62 

4.4.2 Alternative 2 (Proposed Plan) – Threatened and Endangered Plants..................... 4-64 

4.4.3 Alternative 3 – Threatened and Endangered Plants .............................................. 4-67 

4.5 Bat Conservation In The Silurian Hills............................................................................ 4-69 

4.5.1 Alternative 1 (No Action) - Bat Conservation ...................................................... 4-69 

4.5.2 Alternative 2 - Bat Conservation ...........................................................................4-70 

4.5.3 Alternative 3 (Proposed Plan) - Bat Conservation ................................................. 4-72 

4.6 Released Lands: Multiple Use Class of Released Wilderness Study Areas ....................4-74 

4.6.1 Alternative 1 (No Action) - Released Lands................................................................ 4-74 

4.6.2 Alternative 2 - Released Lands ...................................................................................4-75 

4.6.3 Alternative 3. Proposed Plan - Released Lands .......................................................... 4-76 

4.7 Greenwater Canyon ACEC Deletion Proposal ...................................................................4-78 

4.7.1 Alternative 1 (No Action) - Greenwater .....................................................................4-78 

4.7.2 Alternative 2 (Proposed Plan Amendment) - Greenwater .......................................... 4-78 

4.8 Organized Competitive Vehicle Events ..............................................................................4-80 

4.8.1 Alternative 1 (No Action) ...........................................................................................4-80 

4.8.2 Alternative 2................................................................................................................. 4-87 

4.8.3 Alternative 3 ...........................................................................................................4-90 

4.8.4 Alternative 4 ..........................................................................................................4-93 

4.8.5 Alternative 5 (Proposed Plan..................................................................................4-95 
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4.9 Motor Vehicle Access: Routes of Travel Designation .................................................... 4-98 

4.9.1 Alternative 1 (No Action ........................................................................................ 4-98 

4.9.2 Alternative 2 for Vehicular Access ...................................................................... 4-105 

4.9.3 Alternative 3 ........................................................................................................ 4-110 

4.9.4 Alternative 4 ........................................................................................................ 4-114 

4.9.5 Alternative 5 (Proposed Plan ................................................................................ 4-118 

4.10 Bureau Policy on Landfills: Tecopa and Shoshone Proposed 

 Landfill MUC Change for Disposal .............................................................................. 4-123 

4.10.1 Alternative 1 (No Action) - Landfills .................................................................. 4-123 

4.10.2 Alternative 2 (Proposed Plan) – Landfills ............................................................ 4-124 

4.11 Wild and Scenic River Eligibility................................................................................... 4-125

4.11.1 Alternative 1 (No Action ...................................................................................... 4-125 

4.11.2 Alternative 2 (Proposed Plan ................................................................................ 4-126 

4.12 Cumulative Impacts........................................................................................................ 4-129 

4.12.1 Introduction .......................................................................................................... 4-129 

4.12.2 The 1976 Federal Land Policy and Management Act and the 

creation of the California Desert Conservation Area ......................................................... 4-129 

4.12.3 Major Past, Present, and Reasonably Foreseeable Actions .................................. 4-130 

4.12.4 Vegetation And Wildlife ...................................................................................... 4-132 

4.12.5 Soil, Water And Air .............................................................................................. 4-137 

4.12.6 Wilderness ........................................................................................................... 4-139 

4.12.7 Cultural Resources And Native American Values ............................................... 4-139 

4.12.8 Wild Horses And Burros ...................................................................................... 4-140 

4.12.9 Cattle Grazing (And Allotments) ......................................................................... 4-141 

4.12.10 Utilities ................................................................................................................ 4-142 

4.12.11 Recreation ............................................................................................................. 4-142 

4.12.12 Minerals and Mining ............................................................................................ 4-143 

4.12.13 Vehicle Access ..................................................................................................... 4-144 

4.12.14 Land Tenure.......................................................................................................... 4-145 

4.12.15 Socioeconomic Resources ................................................................................... 4-145 

4.12.16 Summary............................................................................................................... 4-146 

4.13 Irretrievable and Irreversible Commitments................................................................... 4-149 

4.13.1 Vegetation and Wildlife ...................................................................................... 4-149 

4.13.2 Soil, Water, and Air Resources ................................................................................ 4-149 

4.13.3 Cultural Resources and Native American Values .................................................... 4-149 

4.13.4 Wild Horse and Burro .......................................................................................... 4-149 

4.13.5 Cattle Grazing (and Allotments) .......................................................................... 4-149 

4.14 Long Term Productivity Versus Short Term Use .......................................................... 4-150 

4.15 Environmental Justice .................................................................................................... 4-151 
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5.0 Consultation and Coordination..............................................................................................5-1 

5.1 Public Involvement .............................................................................................................5-1 

5.1.1 Planning Process .......................................................................................................5-1 

5.1.2 Issues Summary.........................................................................................................5-1 

5.2 Interagency Coordination and Consultation .......................................................................5-2 

5.2.1 National Park Service ...............................................................................................5-2

5.2.2 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service .................................................................................5-3 

5.2.3 State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO/CA-SHPO) ............................................5-4 

5.2.4 Other Bioregional Planning.......................................................................................5-5 

5.3 Native American Consultation ...........................................................................................5-5 

5.4 Persons/Agencies Receiving Document..............................................................................5-6 

6.0 Document Support ..................................................................................................................6-1 

6.1 List of Preparers ..................................................................................................................6-1 

6.2 Literature Cited ..................................................................................................................6-3 

6.2.1 Codes, and CFR ........................................................................................................6-3 

6.2.2 Protocol Agreements and Programmatic Agreements .............................................6-3 

6.2.3 Citations ...................................................................................................................6-3 

6.3 Glossary ...........................................................................................................................6-11 

7.0 Plan Monitoring......................................................................................................................7-1 

7.1 Purpose and Scope ..................................................................................................................7-1 

7.2 One-time, Continuous, and Sequential Monitoring ................................................................7-1 

7.3 Collaboration in Monitoring ...................................................................................................7-2 

8.0 Geographic Information (Figures) 

1. Northern and Eastern Mojave Planning Vicinity 

2. Grazing Allotments in the Planning Area 

3a. NEMO Active Mines and Mineral Potential 

3b. Inactive Mines in the NEMO Planning Area 

4a. NEMO Route Designation: Proposed Plan (Alternative 3) - Piute-Fenner Desert Tortoise 

 Sub-region (See Also Foldout map at the back of Volume 1) 

4b. NEMO Route Designation: Proposed Plan (Alternative 3) - Ivanpah Valley and Shadow 

 Valley. Desert Tortoise Sub-region (See Also Foldout map at the back of Volume 1) 

4c. NEMO Route Designation: Alternative 1 - Piute-Fenner Desert Tortoise Sub-region 

4d. NEMO Route Designation: Alternative 1 - Ivanpah Valley and Shadow Valley. Desert 

 Tortoise Sub-region 

4e. NEMO Route Designation: Alternative 2 - Piute-Fenner Desert Tortoise Sub-region 
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4f. NEMO Route Designation: Alternative 2 - Ivanpah Valley and Shadow Valley. Desert 

 Tortoise Sub-region 

4g. NEMO Route Designation: Alternative 4 - Piute-Fenner Desert Tortoise Sub-region 

4h. NEMO Route Designation: Alternative 4 - Ivanpah Valley and Shadow Valley. Desert 

 Tortoise Sub-region 

5a. NEMO Released Lands - Alternative 1 (No Action) 

5b. NEMO Released Lands - Alternative 2 

5c. NEMO Released Lands - Alternative 3 (BLM Proposed Plan) 

6a. Alternative 1 (No Action): Desert Tortoise Recovery In the Planning Area 

6b. Alternative 2: Desert Tortoise Recovery In the Planning Area 

6c. Alternative 3: Desert Tortoise Recovery In the Planning Area 

6d. Alternative 4: Desert Tortoise Recovery In the Planning Area 

6e. Alternative 5: Desert Tortoise Recovery In the Planning Area- Proposed Plan 

7a. Desert Tortoise Conservation & Recovery - Alternatives 1 (No Action) & 4: Grazing 

 Allotments In Desert Wildlife Management Areas 

7b. Desert Tortoise Conservation & Recovery - Alternative 2: Grazing Allotments In Desert 

 Wildlife Management Areas 

7c. Desert Tortoise Conservation & Recovery - Proposed Plan (5)-Alternatives 3 & 5: Grazing 

 Allotments In Desert Wildlife Management Areas 

8a. BLM Herd Areas and Herd Management Areas 

8b. Extent of Historic Burro Range in the NEMO Planning Area 

8c. Burro Management Area Alternatives for Desert Tortoise Recovery 

9a. Alternative 1 (No Action): Vole Recovery in the Central Amargosa 

9b. Alternative 2: Vole Recovery in the Central Amargosa 

9c. Alternative 3: Proposed Plan - Vole Recovery in the Central Amargosa 

9d. Alternative 4: Vole Recovery in the Central Amargosa 

9e. Alternatives 2 & 3: Proposed Plan - Vole Recovery-in the Upper Amargosa 

10. Carson Slough Threatened and Endangered Plant Conservation Alternatives 

11. Silurian Hills Bat Conservation Alternatives 

12. Greenwater ACEC Deletion (Proposed Plan Amendment) 

13a. NEMO Land Tenure Proposed Plan 

13b. NEMO Proposed Land Tenure - Tecopa – Shoshone Area 

13c. NEMO Proposed Land Tenure - Mesquite Lake Area 

13d. NEMO Proposed Land Tenure - Baker Area 

14. NEMO Barstow-to-Vegas Race Course Alternatives 

15a. Amargosa River: Eligible Wild & Scenic River Segments 

15b. Surprise Canyon Creek: Eligible Wild & Scenic River Segments 

15c. Cottonwood Creek: Eligible Wild & Scenic River Segments
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List of Tables 

Table 2.1 – Major Issues ....................................................................................................................2-1 

Table 2.2 – Proposed Plan Grazing Guidelines for Range Types .......................................................2-9 

Table 2.3 – Standards and Guidelines: Summary Comparison of Alternatives ................................2-11 

Table 2.4 – Acres of Category I Desert Tortoise Habitat Compared to Current HMP ....................2-15 

Table 2.5 – Desert Tortoise Conservation and Recovery Area in MUC Locations and 

 Management Categories: Alternative 2 ........................................................................2-19 

Table 2.6 – Desert Tortoise Conservation and Recovery Area in MUC Locations and 

 Management Categories ................................................................................................2-22 

Table 2.7 – Desert Tortoise Conversation and Recovery Acres at Four Locations and MUC..........2-24 

Table 2.8 – Desert Tortoise Conservation and Recovery Locations and 

Acreages per MUC Classification ................................................................................2-26 

Table 2.9 – Summary of Alternatives for Desert Tortoise Recovery ................................................2-31 

Table 2.10 – Summary of Grazing Alternatives ...............................................................................2-37 

Table 2.11 – BLM and NPS Allotments and Acreages ....................................................................2-41 

Table 2.12 – BLM Allotments and Acreages Within Potential Desert Wildlife 

 Management Areas......................................................................................................2-41 

Table 2.13 – Summary Comparison of Alternatives for Amargosa Vole and its Habitat: 

 Management Area Options .........................................................................................2-48 

Table 2.14 – Summary Comparison of Alternatives for Threatened and Endangered 

 Plants in the Lower Carson Slough .............................................................................2-53 

Table 2.15 – Summary of Alternatives for Conservation of Silurian Hills Bats...............................2-56 

Table 2.16 – Released Lands: Summary of Acreages Assigned to Each MUC by Alternatives.......2-57 

Table 2.17 – Release Lands: MUC of Released WSA: Parcel Comparison of Alternatives.............2-58 

Table 2.18 – Released Lands: MUC of Released WSAs Identified Less than 500 Acres.................2-60 

Table 2.19 – Summary Comparison of Alternatives MUC Changes of Released WSA Lands .......2-63 

Table 2.20 - Summary Comparison of Alternatives: Greenwater ACEC Reconsideration ..............2-64 

Table 2.21 – Summary of Comparison Alternatives for Organized Competitive Vehicle 

Events...........................................................................................................................2-68 

Table 2.22 – Summary Comparison of Alternatives: Motor Vehicle Access Network ....................2-78 

Table 2.23 – Summary Comparison Alternatives for Landfills ........................................................2-80 

Table 2.24 - Summary of Wild and Scenic River Eligible Segments ...............................................2-81 

Table 2.25 – Standards and Guidelines .............................................................................................2-86 

Table 2.26 - Desert Tortoise Conservation and Recovery ................................................................2-88 

Table 2.27 – Amargosa Vole Conservation and Recovery ...............................................................2-93 

Table 2.28 – T &E Plant Conservation and Recovery: Lower Carson Slough ............................... 2-97 

Table 2.29 – Bat Conservation in the Silurian Hills ...................................................................... 2-100 
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Table 2.30 – CDCA Plan Maintenance Actions ........................................................................... 2-102 

Table 2.31 – Greenwater Canyon ACEC Deletion Proposal ......................................................... 2-104 

Table 2.32 – Organized Competitive Vehicle Events.................................................................... 2-105 

Table 2.33 – Routes of Travel Designations.................................................................................. 2-113 

Table 2.34 – Tecopa/Sheshone Proposed Landfill MUC Change for Disposal............................. 2-116 

Table 2.35 – Wild and Scenic River Eligibility ............................................................................ 2-116 

Table 3.1 – Vegetation ....................................................................................................................... 3-2 

Table 3.2 – Watershed Categories .................................................................................................... 3-15 

Table 3.3 – Identified Significant Cultural and Native American Resource Sites............................ 3-20 

Table 3.4 – Burro Removal .............................................................................................................. 3-22 

Table 3.5 – Grazing Allotment Resource Information for the NEMO Planning Area ..................... 3-29 

Table 3.6 – Major Historical Trails in the NEMO Planning Area ................................................... 3-33 

Table 3.7 – Areas of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC) in the NEMO Planning Area......... 3-34 

Table 3.8 – Historic Hiking Trails in the NEMO Planning Area...................................................... 3-34 

Table 3.9 – Dry Lakes in the NEMO Planning Area ........................................................................ 3-35 

Table 3.10 – Rock Hounding Sites in the NEMO Planning Area..................................................... 3-36 

Table 3.11 – Amendment Specific Resources Affected in the NEMO Planning Area..................... 3-42 

Table 3.12 – Estimated Miles of Racecourse Crossing Desert Tortoise Habitat .............................. 3-61 

Table 4.1 – Impacts to Grazing Allotments from Alternative 2 ....................................................... 4-32 

Table 5.1 – Persons Receiving Document ........................................................................................ 5-26 

Table 5.2 – Agencies Receiving Document ..................................................................................... 5-47 

Table 5.3 – NEMO Scoping Comments .......................................................................................... 5-49 

Table 6.1 – Contributors to the Document ......................................................................................... 6-1 

Table 7-1 – NEMO Plan Monitoring .................................................................................................. 7-2 
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Appendices (Volume II) 

A Proposed Desert Tortoise Conservation Strategy 

B NEMO Implementation Strategy 

C Description and Strategy for Addressing Major Desert Tortoise Issues 

D Desert Tortoise Monitoring 

E Cattle Grazing Use Guidelines in NEMO Desert Tortoise Habitat 

F New Surface Disturbances and Rehabilitation Strategies 

G Recommended Special Management Actions for T&E Plant Conservation 

H Recommended Special Management Actions for the Conservation of the Amargosa Vole 

I Species of Special Consideration in NEMO 

J Upland Public Lands Assessment Criteria / Proper Functioning Condition 

K Current Management Situation 

L Planning Criteria for the NEMO Planning Effort 

M Summary of CDCA Plan Maintenance Actions Resulting from the CDPA 

N Land Tenure Strategy for the NEMO Planning Area 

O Wild and Scenic River Eligibility Report for the Amargosa River 

P Development of Standards for Public Land Health and Grazing Management Guidelines 

Q Route Designation Process, Methodology and Results 

R List of G-E-M Resource Areas 

S Wild and Scenic River Eligibility Report for Cottonwood Creek 

T Wild and Scenic River Eligibility Report for Surprise Canyon 

U Public Concern Statements and Analysis 

V USBF Biological Opinion for T & E Plants in the Mojave Desert 

W USBF Biological Opinion for the Threatened Desert Tortoise 
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Acronyms and Abbreviations 

ACEC Area of Critical Environmental Concern 

ACHP Advisory Council on Historic Preservation 

ADC Animal Damage Control 

AIRFA American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978 

AML Appropriate Management Level 

AMP Allotment Management Plan 

AMS Analysis of the Management Situation 

APE Area of Potential Effect 

AQCR Air Quality Control Regions 

AQS Air Quality Standard 

ARMP Approved Resource Management Plan 

ATB All Terrain Bicycle 

ATV All Terrain Vehicle 

AUM Animal Unit Month 

BCB Back Country Byway 

BMP Best Management Practices 

BO Biological Opinion 

BOR Bureau of Reclamation 

BLM Bureau of Land Management 

BP Before Present (Present is equated as 1950) 

B to V Barstow to Las Vegas Racecourse 

CA California 

CEQ Council on Environmental Quality 

CEQA California Environmental Quality Act 

CDCA California Desert Conservation Area 

CDFG California Department of Fish and Game 

CDPA California Desert Protection Act of 1994 

CEQA California Environmental Quality Act 

CESA California Endangered Species Act 

CFR Code of Federal Regulations 

CPHI California Points of Historic Interest 

CHL California Historic Landmarks 

CHU Critical Habitat Unit 

CNDDB/NNDDB California/Nevada Natural Diversity Database 

CNPS California Native Plant Society 

CRBSP Colorado River Basin Salinity Project 
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CRC Colorado River Commission 

CRMP Coordinated Resource Management and Planning 

DAG Desert Access Guide 

DCA Desert Conservation Area 

DCP Desert Conservation Plan 

DEIS Draft Environmental Impact Statement 

DLE Desert Land Entry 

DOD Department of Defense 

DOE Department of Energy 

DOI Department of the Interior 

DPC Desired Plant Community 

DRMP Draft Resource Management Plan 

DRP Draft Resource Plan 

DT Desert Tortoise 

DTRP Desert Tortoise Recovery Plan, June 1994 

DWMA Desert Wildlife Management Area 

DVNP Death Valley National Park 

EA Environmental Assessment 

ECC Erosion Condition Class 

EIR Environmental Impact Report 

EIS Environmental Impact Statement 

EPA Environmental Protection Agency 

ESA Endangered Species Act of 1973 

ESL Endangered Species List 

ESR Erosion Susceptibility Rating 

ERMA Extensive Recreation Management Area 

FCR Field Contact Representative 

FDWA Federal Drinking Water Standards 

FEIS Final Environmental Impact Statement 

FEMA Fire Fuels Management Area 

FESA Federal Endangered Species Act 

FLPMA Federal Land Policy and Management Act 

FMIR Fort Mojave Indian Reservation 

FP Flood Plain 

FRP Fire Rehabilitation Plan 

FSA Fire Suppression Area 

FUA Fire Use Area 

FY Fiscal Year 

GAO General Accounting Office 
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GEM Geology, Energy, Minerals (Survey) 

GIS Geographic Information Systems 

GMP General Management Plan 

HAZMAT Hazardous Material 

HCP Habitat Conservation Plan 

HMA Habitat/Herd Management Area 

HMAP Herd Management Area Plan 

HMP Habitat Management Plan 

I-XX Interstate Freeway 

IBLA Internal Board of Land Appeals 

ICMP Interim Critical Management Policy 

IMP Interim Management Policy 

IPP Intermountain Power Project 

ISA Instant Study Area 

LADWP Los Angles Department of Water and Power 

LDA Lands Disposal Areas 

LURS Land Use Requirements Study 

LWCF Land and Water Conservation Fund 

MCL Mid-Carapace Length 

MDA Mineral Disposal Areas 

MFP Management Framework Plan 

Mg/l Milligrams per liter 

MMS Mineral Management Service 

MNP Mojave National Preserve 

MNSAMP Mojave National Scenic Area Management Plan 

MOA Memorandum of Agreement 

MOG Management Oversight Group 

MOU Memorandum of Understanding 

MSA Management Situation Analysis 

MUC Multiple Use Classification 

NAAQS National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

NBS National Biological Service 

NECO Northern and Eastern Colorado Desert Planning Effort 

NEMO Northern and Eastern Mojave Planning Effort 

NEPA National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 

NERC National Ecology Research Center 

NHA Natural Hazard Area 

NHPA National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 

NOI Notice of Intent 
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NPS National Park Service 

NRCS National Resources Conservation Service (Previously SCS) 

NRHP National Register of Historic Places 

NRI National Rivers Inventory 

NRFTF National Range Studies Task Force 

NV Nevada 

NWR National Wildlife Refuge 

OHV Off-Highway Vehicle 

ONA Outstanding Natural Areas 

PFC Proper Functioning Condition 

PNC Potential Natural Community 

PRP Proposed Resource Plan 

PRMP/FEIS Proposed Resource Management Plan/Final Environmental Impact Statement 

PL Public Law 

RAMP Recreation Activity/Area Management Plan 

RDRA Road Designation Restriction Areas 

R&PP Recreation and Public Purpose (Act) 

RFDS Reasonable Foreseeable Development Scenario 

RFFA Reasonably Foreseeable Future Action 

RL Recreation Lands 

RMA Recreation Management Area 

RMP Resource Management Plan 

RNA Resource Natural Area 

RPP Recreation and Public Purpose Act 

RPS Rangeland Program Summary 

ROD Record of Decision 

ROS Recreation Opportunity Spectrum 

ROW Right-of-Way 

RRA Road Designation Restriction Areas 

RU Recovery Units 

RZ Riparian Zone 

SCS Soils Conservation Service (Name Changed to NRCA) 

SA Special Areas 

S&G Standards and Guidelines 

SHPO State Historic Preservation Office 

SIP State Implementation Plan (Air Quality) 

SLC State Lands Commission 

SMA Special Management Area 

SMARA Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1976 
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SR State Route (Highway) 

SRMA Special Recreation Management Area 

SSP Special Status Plant 

SSS Special Status Species 

T&E Threatened and Endangered (Species) 

TAS Total Adjusted Sign 

TCP Traditional Cultural Property 

TDS Total Dissolved Solids 

TLA Traditional Lifeway Area 

TMA Tortoise Management Area 

UPA Unusual Plant Assemblages 

URTD Upper Respiratory Tract Disease 

USMC United States Marine Corps 

US United States 

USC United States Code 

USDA United States Department of Agriculture 

USDI United States Department of the Interior 

USGS United States Geological Survey 

USFS United States Forest Service 

USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service 

VRM Visual Resource Management 

WA Wilderness Area 

WAPA Western Area Power Administration 

WH&B Wild Horse and Burros 

WHBA Wild Horse and Burro Act 

WMP Watershed Management Plan 

WSA Wilderness Study Area 

WSR Wild and Scenic River