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Notification#1600-2018-0116-R3 Streambed Alteration Agreement Page 8 of 16 resource management activities with a minimum of two years conducting surveys for each species that may be present within the project area. • A biological monitor is an individual who shall have academic and professional experience in biological sciences and related resource management activities as it pertains to this project, experience with construction-level biological monitoring, be able to recognize species that may be present within the project area, and be familiar with the habits and behavior of those species. 2.8 Training Session for Personnel. Permittee shall ensure that a CDFW-approved qualified biologist conducts an education program for all persons employed on the project prior to performing covered activities. Instruction shall consist of a presentation by the designated qualified biologist that includes a discussion of the biology and general behavior of any sensitive species which may be in the area, how they may be encountered within the work area, and procedures to follow when they are encountered. The status of CESA-listed species including legal protection, penalties for violations and project-specific protective management measures provided in this Agreement shall be discussed. Interpretation shall be provided for non-English speaking workers, and the same instruction shall be provided for any new workers prior to on-site project activity. Copies of the Agreement for this project shall be maintained at the worksite with the project supervisor. Permittee or designated biologist shall prepare and distribute wallet- sized cards or a factsheet handout containing this information for workers to carry on-site. Upon completion of the program, employees shall sign an affidavit stating they attended the program and understand all protection measures. The forms and education pamphlet shall be filed at the Permittee's office and submitted to CDFW prior to the completion of construction. Nesting Bird Surveys, Prohibitions, and Buffers 2.9 Nesting Bird Surveys. If construction, grading, vegetation removal, or other project-related improvements are scheduled during the nesting season of protected raptors and migratory birds January 15 to September 1, a focused survey for active nests of such birds shall be conducted by a qualified biologist within 7 days prior to the beginning of project-related activities. The results of the survey shall be sent to Robert Stanley, Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist), by email (robe rt.stanley(cD-wildlife.ca.gov) prior to the start of project activities. Refer to Notification Number 1600-2017-0259-R3 when submitting the survey to CDFW. If an active nest is found, Permittee shall consult with the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and CDFW regarding appropriate action to comply with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918 and Fish and Game Code. If a lapse in project-related work of 7 days or longer occurs, another focused survey and if required, consultation with CDFW and USFWS, shall be required before project work can be reinitiated. Survey results for nesting birds shall be submitted to CDFW a minimum of 5 days prior to the start of work.