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Implementation 733(d)(2�—Protection of Nest Trees(Other than Along Old River). If a Swainson's hawk is nesting in any tree within the MHMP area,other than trees along Old River,no disturbance,construction,or other project-related activities that may cause nest abandonment or forced fledging shall occur within 0.5 mile of such tree between March 11 and August 15,or until fledglings are no longer dependent on nest habitat. The nesting and fledgling dependency determinations shall be made in writing by a qualified biologist. _ San Joaquin Kit Fox (Section 7.3.4,Implementation 7.3.4(a)—Kit Fox Protection. The measures contained in Appendix 7-C of the MHMP. Kit Fox Pre-construction and Construction Protocol shall be followed to the extent possible to ensure that project construction does not result in harm or injury to kit fox. These measures shall apply for as long as the kit fox retains its listed status under the respective endangered species acts,or successor legislation,or until such time as 50%or more of the community south of Byron Road is built. (Note: The protocol requires pre-construction surveys,provides monitoring guidelines,identifies measures to be taken if an — occupied den is identified,and indicates additional measures to be taken during construction to minimize potential effects to kit fox.) Other Special-status Species(Section 7.3.5) Implementation 7.3.5(a)--.Special-Status Species Surveys. Each Specific Plan area shall be surveyed by a _ qualified biologist before approval of the Specific Plan to generally map the location of special-status species identified in the Specific Plan area. Development sites shall then be surveyed for special-status species potentially occurring on that site before the submittal of any Tentative Map for the applicable area. Surveys _ conducted before the submittal of Tentative Maps shall comply with any applicable survey protocols for such species promulgated by IJSFWS and DFG. Implementation 7.3.5(c)—Raptor Surveys. As a condition for development for parcels with large trees — (greater than 30 feet in height),pre-construction surveys for occupied raptor nests shall be required. If occupied raptor nests that will impact such development are found,no disturbance or other project-related activities that may cause nest abandonment or forced fledging shall occur within 200 feet of the occupied nest — tree until fledglings are no longer dependent upon the nesting habitat,as determined by a qualified biologist. Implementation 7,3.5(c�Burrowing Owl Surveys and Nest Relocation. As a condition of development for _ parcels with levees,berms,or other suitable ground-nesting locations,pre-construction surveys for burrowing owl nesting sites by a qualified biologist shall be required. Burrowing owl nesting sites impacted by development shall be relocated before construction. These nests shall be relocated to the Old River levee and/or _ other suitable sites that are not likely to be disturbed by future development. Active burrowing owl nests shall not be disturbed or relocated during the breeding season(typically April 15 to July 15),in accordance with applicable DFG regulations,and a permit must be obtained before any nest disturbance. Implementation 7.3.5(f)—Participation in Other Programs: Compliance with the measures set forth above may also be accomplished through implementation of the Habitat Management Plan(HMP)described in Section 7.3.2,or participation(by payment of a fee or otherwise)in an adopted Countywide multispecies — habitat conservation plan. Pre-construction raptor and burrowing owl surveys would still be required to protect active nests until young birds have fledged,even if developers participate in HMPs or other conservation plans. _ Wetlands Management(Section 7.3.6) • Policy 7.3.6(a). Development shall be carried out so that existing wetlands are preserved to the degree practicable. • Policy 7.3.6(b). Where development cannot practicably occur without impacting wetlands,the development shall minimize impacts. EDAW College Park at Mountain House Specific Plan III Draft EIR Biological Resources 4.10-16 San Joaquin County