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RP-8 TIMING LIMITATION STIPULATION: "No surface use is allowed during the following time period(s). This stipulation does not apply to operation and maintenance of production facilities. In order to protect important seasonal wildlife habitat, exploration, drilling and other development activity will be allowed only during the period from February 1 to July 1. This limitation does not apply to maintenance and operation of producing wells. Exceptions to this limitation in any year may be specifically authorized in writing by the authorized officer of the Bureau of Land Management. For the purpose of: Protection of recreational, wildlife and cultural values. On the lands described below: Canon Jarido SDA (1803 acres) If circumstances or relative resource values change or if it can be demonstrated that oil and gas operations can be conducted without causing unacceptable impacts, this stipulation may be waived, excepted, or modified by the BLM Authorized Officer, if such action is consistent with the provisions of the Resource Management Plan, or if not consistent, through a land use plan amendment and associated National Environmental Policy Act analysis document. If the BLM Authorized Officer determines that the waiver, exception, or modification involves an issue of major public concern, the waiver, exception, or modification shall be subject to a 30-day public review period. Any changes to this stipulation will be made in accordance with the land use plan and/or the regulatory provisions for such changes. (For guidance on the use of this stipulation, see BLM Manual 1624 and 3101 or FS Manual 1950 and 2820)."