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Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report Page II-39 <br /> Forward Inc. Landfill 2018 Expansion Project <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 /> performed by a qualified biologist. <br /> • If an occupied golden eagle nest is detected, a setback of 500 feet from the <br /> nesting area shall be established and maintained during the nesting season <br />