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2.Executive Summary TABLE 2.1 (CONTINUED) SUMMARY OF IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES Environmental Impact Mitigation Measures Level of Significance (Level of Significance Prior to Mitigation) After Mitigation (1) Comply with the SJMSCP.For Phases complying with the SJMSCP,no further mitigation is required,or (II) For Project Phases not complying with the SJMSCP, the applicant shall perform an early evaluation of the Phase according to USFWS protocol for San Joaquin kit fox surveys in the northern range (USFWS, 1999a),as updated.This protocol includes consultation with USFWS.If the USFWS concludes that the Phase would not affect San Joaquin kit fox habitat,no further mitigation(i.e.,measures III and IV below)would be required for the Phase.If the USFWS determines that the Phase may affect San Joaquin kit fox habitat,it may require the applicant to conduct protocol-level surveys for San Joaquin kit fox and to implement avoidance or minimization measures in addition to the mitigation required here. (III) For Project Phases not complying with the SJMSCP, the applicant shall conduct pre-construction surveys per Standardized Recommendations for the Protection of the San Joaquin Kt Fox Prior to or During Ground Disturbance(USFWS 1999b),as updated.Potential dens(including man-made structures)and known dens shall be protected by minimum buffers of 50 feet and 100 feet, respectively. If an occupied or unoccupied natal den is detected,no construction shall occur for the Phase until the USFWS has been contacted and authorization to proceed has been obtained by the applicant. (IV) For Project Phases not complying with the SJMSCP, the applicant shall,at a minimum,implement the following measures,unless directed otherwise through consultation with the USFWS: 1. Restrict Project-related vehicle speed to 20 mph on Project roads RMC Pacific Vernalis Quarry Mining and Reclamation Project 2-18 ESA/Project No.203015 Draft Environmental Impact Report May 2006