SU0011836 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

• Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report Page IV.F-32 • Forward Inc. Landfill 2018 Expansion Project • potential nest trees, but construction activities would occur in proximity to a known nest site • and potential nest trees. Given the use of the site as a landfill and associated truck traffic and • landfill operation activities,baseline noise conditions are high on the site. Initial construction activities (e.g., soil excavation) could temporarily elevate onsite noise levels, thus potentially • affecting an active Swainson's hawk nest(should one occur within 500 feet of the construction zone). Participation in the SJMSCP affords the project proponent Incidental Take authorization • for Swainson's hawk pursuant to ESA, CESA and CEQA. To conform to the SJMSCP in regards • to protecting potentially occurring nearby active nests, the following measures shall be followed: • • Prior to the initiation of ground clearing, grubbing, grading or excavation activities, • scheduled to occur during the breeding season(February 16 through August 31), a preconstruction survey for Swainson's hawk nests shall be performed by a qualified • biologist. • • If an occupied Swainson's hawk nest is detected, a setback of 500 feet from the nesting • area shall be established and maintained during the nesting season for the period • encompassing nest building and continuing until fledglings leave nests. The setback • distance may be smaller, subject to CDFW approval. Setbacks shall be marked by brightly colored temporary fencing. • • If a nest tree becomes occupied during construction activities, then all construction • activities shall remain a distance of two times the dripline of the tree, measured from the • nest. • These Incidental Take Minimization Measures are consistent with the provisions of the MBTA. • Golden Eagle • • Although no suitable nesting sites for golden eagle are present onsite,potential nesting habitat • occurs on adjacent properties. Participation in the SJMSCP affords the project proponent • Incidental Take authorization for golden eagle pursuant to ESA, CESA and CEQA. As outlined in the SJMSCP17, when a site inspection indicates the presence of a nesting golden eagle, the • following measures shall be followed: • • Prior to the initiation of ground clearing, grubbing, grading or excavation activities, a • scheduled to occur during the nesting season (i.e.,normally approximately February 1 - • June 30), a preconstruction survey shall be performed by a qualified biologist. • • If an occupied golden eagle nest is detected, a setback of 500 feet from the nesting area • shall be established and maintained during the nesting season(i.e., normally approximately February 1 -June 30) for the period encompassing nest building and • continuing until fledglings leave nests. • • This setback applies whenever construction or other ground disturbing activities must • begin during the nesting season in the presence of nests that are known to be occupied. • • Setbacks shall be marked by brightly colored temporary fencing. • These Incidental Take Minimization Measures are consistent with the provisions of the MBTA • as described and are consistent with the provisions of the BGEPA. • 57 SJMSCP Chapter 5.2.4.21 • • • • •