; (iv) collection and seeding or planting of native vegetation using a manual, mechanical, or aerial method; (v) seeding of nonnative vegetation only for the purpose of emergency stabilization; (vi) use of an herbicide, pesticide, or biological control agent, subject to the condition that the use shall be in accordance with applicable legal requirements, Federal agency procedures, and land use plans; (vii) targeted or late-season livestock grazing to mitigate hazardous fuels and control noxious and invasive weeds; (viii) temporary removal of wild horses or burros in the area in which the activity is being carried out to ensure treatment objectives are met; (ix) temporary suspension of permitted grazing use until restoration treatment objectives are met; (x) installation of new, or modification of existing, fencing or water sources intended to control use or improve wildlife habitat; or (xi) construction of temporary roads. (C) Exclusions The term covered vegetation management activity does not include— (i) any activity conducted in a wilderness area or wilderness study area; or (ii) any activity for the construction of a permanent road or permanent trail. (2) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of the Interior. (3) Temporary road The term temporary road means a road that is— (A) authorized— (i) by a contract, permit, lease, other written authorization; or (ii) pursuant to an emergency operation; (B) not intended to be part of the permanent transportation system of a Federal department or agency; (C) not necessary for long-term resource management; and (D) designed in accordance with standards appropriate for the intended use of the road, taking into consideration— (i) safety; (ii) the cost of transportation