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Implementation Responsible Mitigation Measure Source Schedule Party Status I Date I Initials 4 Nesting Bird Assessment and Avoidance:Prior to the initiation of Project activities,including CDFW Before commencing Project ground disturbing activities scheduled to occur between February 15 and September 15,a CEQA ground-or Proponent Qualified Biologist shall conduct a habitat assessment and nesting survey for nesting bird Comment vegetation-disturbing species no more than five(5)days prior to the initiation of work Surveys shall encompass all Letter activities/ potential habitats(e.g.,grasslands and tree cavities)within 250 feet of the Project site.The Entire Project Qualified Biologist conducting the surveys shall be familiar with the breading behaviors and nest structures for birds known to nest in the Project vicinity.Surveys shall be conducted during periods of peak activity(early morning,dusk)and shall be of sufficient duration to observe movement patterns.Survey results,including a description of timing,duration and methods used,shall be submitted to CDFW for review forty4ght(48)hours prior to the initiation of the projecL If a lapse in Project activity of seven days(7)or more occurs,the survey shall be repeated,and no work shall proceed until the results have been submitted to CDFW. If nesting birds are found,then no work shall be initiated until nest-specific buffers have been established with written approval from CDFW.The buffer area(s)shall be fenced off from work activities and avoided until the young have fledged,as determined by the qualified biologist. Active nests within or adjacent to the Project site shall be monitored by the qualified biologist daily throughout the duration of Project activities for charges in bird behavior or signs of distress related to Project activities.If nesting birds are showing signs of distress or disruptions to nesting,then that nest shall have the buffer immediately increased by the qualified biologist until no further interruptions to breeding behavior are detectable. The Permittee or representatives of the Permittee shall not disturb or destroy the nests or eggs of fully protected species or of other birds as per Fish and Game Code section 3503. DURING CONSTRUCTION 5 Open Pipes Restriction:All pipes,culverts,or similar structures that are stored at the CDFW Entire Project Project construction site(either vertically or horizontally)for one or more overnight periods will be CEQA Proponent securely capped on both ends prior to storage and thoroughly inspected for wildlife prior to Comment implementation by a Qualified Biologist- Letter 6 Fence and Signpost Restriction:Any fencing posts or signs installed,temporarily or CDFW Entire Project Project permanently,throughout the course of the Project shall have the top three post holes covered or CEQA Proponent filled with screws or bolts to prevent the entrapment of wildlife,specifically birds of prey. Comment Letter 2