; (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 a 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