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5.Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program TABLE 5-1 MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM CEMEX VERNALIS QUARRY PROJECT Mitigation Measure Responsible Party Monitor Timing Sign Off 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 2. Cover all excavated,steep-walled holes or trenches more than 2 feet deep at the Gose of each working day by plywood or similar materials or provide such holes or trenches with one or more escape ramps constructed of earth fill or wooden planks, inspect such holes or trenches for trapped San Joaquin kit fox prior to filling. 3. Inspect all construction pipes,culverts,or similar structures with a diameter of 4 inches or greater that are stored at a construction site for one or more overnight periods for kit foxes before the pipe is subsequently buried,capped,or otherwise used or moved in any way. 4. Contain all food-related trash items in closed containers and remove food-related trash at least once a week from the Project site. 5. No firearms shall be allowed on the project site. 6. No pets shall be permitted on the project site. 7. Use of rodenficides and herbicides on the project site shall be restricted to the use of zinc phosphide, in cases where it is necessary to protect public health and safety. 8. A representative shall be appointed by the project proponent who will be the contact source for any employee or contractor who might Inadvertently kill or injure a kit fox or who finds a dead,injured or entrapped individual.The representative will be identified during the employee education program.The representative's name and telephone number shall be provided to the Service. 9. An employee education program shall be conducted and shall consist of a brief Cemex Vernelie Quarry Mining and Reclamallon Project 5-9 ESA 1203015 Final Environmental Impad Report June 2008