; (6) restore fish and wildlife habitat in cases in which previous hardrock minerals and mining activity limits fish and wildlife productivity; (7) protect and restore fish and wildlife habitat in areas affected by historic minerals and mining activity; and (8) mitigate impacts to watersheds affected by past hardrock minerals and mining activities. (g) Response or removal actions (1) In general Reclamation and restoration activities conducted under this section that constitute a removal or remedial action under section 101 of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9601 ) shall be conducted only with the concurrence of the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency. (2) Memorandum of understanding The Secretary and the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency shall enter into a memorandum of understanding to establish procedures for consultation, concurrence, training, the exchange of technical expertise, and the conduct of joint activities, as appropriate, that provide assurances that reclamation or restoration activities under this section shall not be conducted in a manner that— (A) increases the costs or likelihood of removal or remedial actions under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980 ( 42 U.S.C. 9601 et seq.)