Impacts of Habitat Loss, Modification, and Fragmentation Sample Clauses

Impacts of Habitat Loss, Modification, and Fragmentation. ‌ Impacts related to the Covered Activities may include loss, modification, or fragmentation of DSL Habitat. As described above DSL presence is correlated to sand dunes with blowouts, and when present, shinnery oak (Xxxxxxxxxx et al. 2011; Xxxxxxxx et al. 2013). Removal of shinnery oak vegetation has been correlated with reductions in DSL abundance, though DSL have been documented in areas subsequent to removal of shinnery oak (Xxxxx et al., 1997). Because vegetation including shinnery oak affect dune geomorphology, the removal of shinnery oak “fails to meet the basic needs of the [DSL]” according to FWS (See 77 Fed. Reg. at 36,892). Disturbance of DSL Habitat and development of infrastructure on the landscape may fragment DSL Habitat into smaller patches. In disturbed landscapes with shinnery oak dunes the DSL may occur in relatively lower abundances centered in areas of remaining shinnery oak dunes with relatively large blowouts (Xxxx and Xxxxx 198; Xxxxxxxxx and Xxxxxxxxxx 2011; Xxxxxx et al. 2017; Xxxxxx et al. 2019). The lowered relative abundance and general avoidance of modified landscapes (e.g., roads) may affect or disrupt the dynamic of populations but predicting extirpation is impossible at this time as DSL have been detected in oil fields that are 40 years old (Xxxx and Xxxxx 1998; Xxxxxx et al. 2017; Xxxxxx et al. 2019). DSL are not known to disperse across large expanses of unsuitable habitat, thus fragmentation of DSL Habitat that results in isolation of DSL population may threaten its genetic diversity as gene flow may be maintained by cumulative short distance movements of individuals among populations (Chan et al., 2009). Because the Mescalero-Monahans Shinnery Dune System is spatially and temporally dynamic with complex interactions between wind, water, sand, and vegetation it is difficult to predict how disturbance and development will disrupt the dynamics of the dune-blowout ecosystem. Areas with active dunes devoid of vegetation will have different responses to disturbance compared to areas with semi-stabilized dunes anchored by stabilizing vegetation such as shinnery oak due to differences in local sand supply, wind erosion, water availability and vegetation (Muhs and Xxxxxxxx 1995, 2001). Though effects of disturbance on open sand dunes in inland systems is largely unknown, inferences may be drawn for vegetated dunes from previous studies and anecdotal observations of shinnery oak removal and effects to DSL populations. Chemical rem...
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  • Alterations, Modifications and Additions Company will, or will cause a Permitted Lessee to, make (or cause to be made) such alterations and modifications in and additions to the Airframe and the Engines as are required from time to time to meet the applicable requirements of the FAA or any applicable government of any other jurisdiction in which the Aircraft is then registered; except for (i) immaterial and non-recurring violations with respect to which corrective measures are being taken promptly by Company (or, if a Lease is then in effect, any Permitted Lessee) upon discovery thereof and (ii) any law, rule, regulation or order the validity or application of which is being contested in good faith by Company (or, if a Lease is then in effect, any Permitted Lessee) in any manner which does not involve any material risk of sale, loss or forfeiture of the Aircraft and does not materially adversely affect Loan Trustee’s interest in the Aircraft. In addition, Company (or any Permitted Lessee), at its own expense, may from time to time add further parts or accessories and make or cause to be made such alterations and modifications in and additions to the Airframe or any Engine as Company (or any Permitted Lessee) deems desirable in the proper conduct of its business, including, without limitation, removal (without replacement) of Parts; provided that no such alteration, modification or addition shall materially diminish the value or utility of the Airframe or such Engine below its value or utility immediately prior to such alteration, modification or addition, assuming that the Airframe or such Engine was then in the condition required to be maintained by the terms of this Indenture, except that the value (but not the utility) of the Airframe or any Engine may be reduced by the value of any such Parts that are removed that Company (or such Permitted Lessee) deems obsolete or no longer suitable or appropriate for use on the Airframe or any Engine. For the avoidance of doubt, Company may make alterations in the passenger configuration of the Aircraft and such alterations shall not be subject to the immediately preceding sentence. All Parts incorporated or installed in or attached or added to the Airframe or any Engine as the result of such alteration, modification or addition shall, without further act, be subject to the Lien of this Indenture. Notwithstanding the foregoing, Company (or any Permitted Lessee) may, at any time, remove any Part from the Airframe or any Engine if such Part: (i) is in addition to, and not in replacement of or substitution for, any Part originally incorporated or installed in or attached to the Airframe or such Engine at the time of delivery thereof to Company or any Part in replacement of, or substitution for, any such Part, (ii) is not required to be incorporated or installed in or attached or added to the Airframe or such Engine pursuant to the first sentence of this Section 7.04(c) and (iii) can be removed from the Airframe or such Engine without materially diminishing the value or utility required to be maintained by the terms of this Indenture that the Airframe or such Engine would have had had such Part never been installed on the Airframe or such Engine. Upon the removal by Company (or any Permitted Lessee) of any Part as permitted by this Section 7.04(c), such removed Part shall, without further act, be free and clear of all rights and interests of Loan Trustee and the Lien of this Indenture and shall no longer be deemed a Part hereunder. Upon request of Company from time to time, Loan Trustee shall execute and deliver to Company instruments reasonably requested by Company confirming the release of any such removed Part from the Lien of this Indenture. Loan Trustee acknowledges that it has no interest in the Excluded Equipment. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 7.04(c) or any other term or condition of this Indenture, Company (or any Permitted Lessee) may from time to time install on, and remove from, the Aircraft equipment that is owned by, leased to or conditionally sold to Company (or any Permitted Lessee) (and title to such equipment shall remain vested in Company, such Permitted Lessee, or the lessor or the conditional vendor thereof) if (1) such equipment is Excluded Equipment and (2) the location affected by any such removal, if damaged, is repaired prior to return, in a workmanlike manner, to a condition suitable for commercial passenger service; provided that all costs of installation, removal and replacement shall be the responsibility of Company.

  • Integration; Modification This Construction Services Agreement represents the entire understanding of District and Contractor as to those matters contained herein, and supersedes and cancels any prior oral or written understanding, promises or representations with respect to those matters covered herein, and it shall not be amended, altered or changed except by a written agreement signed by the parties hereto.

  • Cost Modifications The parties may agree to a reduction in the cost of the Contract at any time during which the Contract is in effect. Without intending to impose a limitation on the nature of the reduction, the reduction may be to hourly, staffing or unit costs, the total cost of the Contract or the reduction may take such other form as the State deems to be necessary or appropriate.

  • Contract Modifications It is understood that changes are inherent in operations of the type covered by this contract. The number of changes, the scope of those changes, and the impact they have on the progress of the original operations cannot be defined at this time. The PURCHASER is notified that changes are anticipated and that there will be no compensation made to the PURCHASER directly related to the number of changes made. Each change will be evaluated for extension of contract time and increase or decrease in compensation based on its own merit. STATE reserves the right to make, at any time during the contract, such modifications as are necessary or desirable; provided such modifications shall not change the character of the operations to be done nor increase the cost, unless such operations or cost increase is approved in writing by PURCHASER. Any modifications so made shall not invalidate this contract nor release PURCHASER of obligations under the performance bond. PURCHASER agrees to do the modified operations as if it had been a part of the original contract. If any change under this section causes an increase or decrease in the PURCHASER's cost of, or the time required for the performance of any part of the operations, the PURCHASER must submit a written statement setting forth the nature and specific extent of the claim. Such claim shall include all time and cost impacts against the contract and be submitted as soon as possible, but no later than 30 days after receipt of any written notice of modification of the contract. If the PURCHASER discovers site conditions which differ materially from what was represented in the contract or from conditions that would normally be expected to exist and be inherent to the activities defined in the contract, the PURCHASER shall notify the STATE's Authorized Representative immediately and before the area has been disturbed. The STATE's Authorized Representative will investigate the area and make a determination as to whether or not the conditions differ materially from either the conditions stated in the contract or those which could reasonably be expected in execution of this particular contract. If it is determined that a differing site condition exists, any compensation or credit will be determined based on an analysis by STATE's Authorized Representative. If the PURCHASER does not concur with the decision of the STATE's Authorized Representative and/or believes that it is entitled to additional compensation, the PURCHASER may proceed to file a claim. All claims shall be submitted in writing and shall include a detailed, factual statement of the basis of the claim, pertinent dates, contract provisions which support or allow the claim, reference to or copies of any documents which support the claim, the exact dollar value of the claim, and specific time extension requested for the claim. If the claim involves operations to be completed by subcontractors, the PURCHASER will analyze and evaluate the merits of the subcontractor's claim. PURCHASER shall forward the subcontractor's claim and PURCHASER's evaluation of such claim to STATE's Authorized Representative. The STATE's Authorized Representative will not consider direct claims from subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, or others not a party to this contract. The decision of the STATE shall be final and binding unless the PURCHASER requests mediation.

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  • Amendments; Modifications This Agreement may not be modified, altered or amended except by an agreement in writing executed by all of the parties hereto.

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  • Implementation of Agreement Each Party must promptly execute all documents and do all such acts and things as is necessary or desirable to implement and give full effect to the provisions of this Agreement.

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