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S J C O G, Inc. 555 East Weber Avenue • Stockton,CA 95202 • (209)235-0600 • FAX(209)235-0438 San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation &Open Space Plan (SJMSCP) SJMSCP RESPONSE TO LOCAL JURISDICTION (RTLJ) ADVISORY AGENCY NOTICE TO SJCOG, Inc. To: Stephanie Stowers,San Joaquin County Community Development Department From: Laurel Boyd, SJCOG, Date: May 15/. 013 ),a/Inc.� fJ Local Jurisdiction Project Title: PA-1300027(SA)&PA-1300066(SA) Local Jurisdiction Project Number: PA-1300027(SA)&PA-1300066(SA) Total Acres to be converted from Open Space Use: 15.0 acres Habitat Types to be Disturbed: Vernal Pool Habitat Land Species Impact Findings: Findings to be determined by SJMSCP biologist. SJCOG, Inc. has reviewed the application referral for PA-1300027 and PA-1300066. This project consists of a Site Approval application to construct a 2.0 megawatt photovoltaic solar power facility encompassing 15.0 acres in two phases over five years. The switchyard will include 40"x 60"solar panels, inverters and combiner boxes. The 15.0 acre project site will be a portion of two parcels comprised of 164.07 acres. San Joaquin County is a signatory to San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan (SJMSCP). Participation in the SJMSCP satisfies requirements of both the state and federal endangered species acts, and ensures that the impacts are mitigated below a level of significance in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The LOCAL JURISDICTION retains responsibility for ensuring that the appropriate Incidental Take Minimization Measure are properly implemented and monitored and that appropriate fees are paid in compliance with the SJMSCP. Although participation in the SJMSCP is voluntary, Local Jurisdiction/Lead Agencies should be aware that if project applicants choose against participating in the SJMSCP, they will be required to provide alternative mitigation in an amount and kind equal to that provided in the SJMSCP. It should be noted that two important federal agencies (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the California Regional Water Quality Control Board)have not issued permits to the SJCOG and so payment of the fee to use the SJMSCP will not modify requirements that could be imposed by these two agencies. Potential waters of the United States [pursuant to Section 404 Clean Water Act] are believed to occur on the project site. It may be prudent to obtain a preliminary wetlands map from a qualified consultant. If waters of the United States are confirmed on the project site, the Corps and the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB)would have regulatory authority over those mapped areas [pursuant to Section 404 and 401 of the Clean Water Act respectively] and permits would be required from each of these resource agencies prior to grading the project site.