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Show specific analysis of potential hazards and consulting with UGS regarding the adequacy of proposed mitigation if required by DFFSL. DNR believes this is a logical result of the requirement to disclose hazards. It makes little sense to disclose known hazards but then require nothing further. The preferred alternative ensures full consideration of geologic hazards. 6.3 Bear River Migratory Bird Refuge expansion. Expansion of BRMBR is consistent with wildlife use for specific, legislatively- designated sovereign land, except for the management agency ( DWR or USFWS). The conflict lies in regulation of hunting. Sovereign land in the expansion area technically open to hunting under state law may be closed to hunting by BRMBR, and hunting may be governed by BRMBR under federal regulation. Assuming these conflicts can be resolved, sovereign land will be made available for BRMBR expansion. There would be no change to the administrative framework within the old refuge boundary. 6.4 GSL diking policy. Given the increasing appreciation for habitat- related beneficial effects of fluctuating lake levels, the objective is to make sure that on- site and off- site impacts of dikes are taken into account when diking activity is planned. The policy will apply in- house as well, for example state WMA dikes. 7.1 Review the Mineral Leasing Plan zones. The 1996 MLP was prepared under existing rule with associated public review and comment. The MLP precludes new leasing of any kind in most of the east side of the lake. This restriction was based on the importance of recreation and wildlife values and low mineral potential in the area. An exception was made for salt leasing potential ( suitable ponding site) at the south end of the lake. This area is available for salt leasing under special stipulations. With known oil fields and potential ponding sites available for leasing, important recreation and wildlife areas not available for leasing, and operational constraints over much of the rest of the lake, legislative policy to encourage the use of appropriate areas for extraction of brine, minerals, chemicals, and petrochemicals is implemented. 7.2 Review Mineral Leasing Plan policies. Implementation of MLP policies, so far, has resulted in the desired effect. The nomination process works well for identifying special concerns, determining lease stipulations in response to those concerns, and making the stipulations known at the time the lease is offered for competitive bid. Acreage under lease in important wildlife areas has been reduced. This planning issue generated virtually no public comment that indicated the need for change. 8.1 Provide additional recreational opportunities in response to specific demands or needs, consistent with the protection of trust resources. This issue deals exclusively with recreational boating and the facilities to accommodate this use. The Great Salt Lake Marina and Antelope Island Marina currently provide access to the lake. DNR anticipates no further public investment in marina facilities. Instead, DNR wants to encourage private investment to provide additional marina 240 |