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LSA Ass o CIATES.INC. INrrIAL STU DY/ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUM ENTATION JULY 2000 STOCKTON METROPOLrTAN AIRPORT SPECIAL PURPOSE PLAN issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service(FWS)on September 21, 1998. The BO describes the incidental take actions,terms and conditions(i.e., mitigation requirements) and monitoring for fairy shrimp species. In addition, a Memorandum of Understanding(MOU)was executed between the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA),Federal Highway Administration(FHWA),and the Stockton Metropolitan Airport(SMA) in April 1999 further identifying responsibilities for mitigating fairy shrimp impacts. It should also be noted that potential issues involving burrowing owls will be resolved through mitigation prior to construction activity. Airport Master Plan Mitigation: Mitigation Measure VW-4A: Compensate for the loss of Swainson's hawk foraging habitat -OR- Mitigation Measure VW-413: Participate in the San Joaquin County Habitat E Conservation Plan to mitigate for the loss of Swainson's hawk foraging habitat. Airport Master Plan Mitigation: Mitigation Measure VW-5: Consult with the California Department of Fish and Game to identify and implement mitigation measures for potential adverse effects on nesting Swainson's hawks. Airport Master Plan Mitigation: Mitigation Measure VW-6: Participate in the SJMSCP to mitigate for impacts on burrowing owls' foraging and nesting habitat. Airport Master Plan Mitigation: Mitigation Measure VW-7: Conduct a survey for nesting raptors and avoid nest trees. t b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans,policies,or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service? Less than significant impact. Impacts to freshwater marsh habitat associated with the New Weber Slough and seasonal pools have been previously mitigated in conjunction with the Airport Master Plan, Arch Road/SR-99 Interchange, and Qantas Lane Extension projects. The U.S.Army Corps of Engineers(Corps) issued an individual permit(IP 199600332)to the SMA for impacts to jurisdictional waters. The California Department of Fish and Game(DFG) issued a Streambed Alteration Agreement(II-707-96).for the Weber Slough diversion. A detailed mitigation plan has been adopted by these agencies and will be implemented in the fall of 2000. No other habitats or natural communities are affected. Airport Master Plan Mitigation: Mitigation Measure VW-1: Replace the acreage of wetland lost and its habitat functions and values. C) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act(including,but not limited to,marsh,vernal pool,coastal,etc.)through direct removal,filling,hydrological interruption,or s other means? ' ?20/00(P.;1SJC0301Environmentallinitiat study.wpd) 31