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Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report Page 1I-38 <br /> Forward Inc. Landfill 2018 Expansion Project <br /> Special-status Bird proponent Incidental Take authorization for these species,both for direct impacts Significant <br /> Species and loss of habitat. As specified in the SJMSCP, incidental take avoidance measures <br /> have been developed and must be implemented to conform to the SJMSCP;each <br /> species is discussed separately,below. <br /> Swainson's Hawk <br /> To conform to-the SJMSCP in regards to protecting potentially occurring nearby <br /> active nests, the following measures shall be followed: <br /> • Prior to the initiation of ground clearing, grubbing, grading or excavation <br /> activities, a scheduled to occur during the breeding season (February 16 <br /> through August 31), preconstruction survey for Swainson's Hawk nests shall <br /> be performed by a qualified biologist. <br /> • If an occupied Swainson's hawk nest is detected, a setback of 500 feet from <br /> the nesting area shall be established and maintained during the nesting <br /> season for the period encompassing nest building and continuing until <br /> fledglings leave nests. The setback distance may be smaller, subject to <br /> CDFW approval. Setbacks shall be marked by brightly colored temporary <br /> fencing. <br /> • If a nest tree becomes occupied during construction activities, then all <br /> construction activities shall remain a distance of two times the dripline of the <br /> tree, measured from the nest. <br /> Golden Eagle <br /> As outlined in the SJMSCP, when a site inspection indicates the presence of a <br /> nesting golden eagle, the following measures shall be followed: <br /> • Prior to the initiation of ground clearing, grubbing, grading or excavation <br /> activities, a scheduled to occur during the nesting season (i.e.,normally <br /> approximately February 1 -June 30), preconstruction survey shall be <br />