h. Identify sensitive areas of potential contamination and/or bioaccumulation. Identify
disposal requirements.
Y-5. Biological Control.
a. Identify the biological control agent(s) by scientific and common name.
b. Identify the country of origin of the agent, applicable quarantine studies, and when the
agent was cleared for release in the U.S.
c. Describe the target aquatic plant species, application technology, and areas where
release is expected to occur.
Y-6. Mechanical Control.
a. Discuss potential environmental impacts of operating mechanical devices in the harvest
areas.
b. Explain the impacts of harvested material on transfer sites and disposal sites for
harvested material.
Y-7. Alternatives.
a. Discuss alternative methods of control, including the "no action" option.
Y-8. Non-target Plants and Organisms.
a. Discuss the possible impact of control activities on non-target organisms (such as
humans, domestic or wild animals or fish, threatened or endangered species, and non-target
plants), the environment and biological agents being used as a part of an integrated control
program.
b. Discuss possible cumulative effects of the proposed actions in relation to other Federal
or non-Federal control activities in the treatment area.
Y-2
Previous Page
