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D 133: The revised biotic study calls for the elimination of the access road through Brovelli Woods — <br /> hence no bridge crossing. See Mitigation Measure 4.7-1(b). <br /> D134: Public access is discussed in the DEIR, page 4.1-I1. Also refer to the responses to comments <br /> from the State Lands Commission. <br /> D 135: The plant species observed around and in the vernal pools are identified and compared with the <br /> list of endangered or threatened plants. The same is done for the invertebrates. In this case, no <br /> plants or animals approaching the verbal and diagrammatic descriptions of protected vernal pool <br /> plants and invertebrates were present. <br /> D 136: Comments noted. <br /> D137: No valley bunch grass was found. The historic analysis of P. Muick was used for the <br /> background information. <br /> D138: Brovelli Woods was formerly one of the largest nesting sites for this species, but is no more, <br /> presumably because of the removal of many dead, hollow trees over the past several years. <br /> D 139: The consulting archaeologist acknowledges that the scope of study was narrow. The scope was <br /> designed to plan for avoidance of impacts and/or protection measures for the sites identified. <br /> Refer to response Al. <br /> D 140: Although analysis of extant collections was recommended by Robertson Homes' archaeological <br /> consultant as part of an appropriate scope of additional work, this task was eliminated by <br /> Robertson Homes from the final scope-of-work in response to budgetary concerns. <br /> D 141: Mitigation measures, as specified on page 34 of the Supplemental Report, were proposed by <br /> Robertson Homes. According to Robertson Homes, these mitigation measures were developed <br /> in concert with representatives from the Amador Tribal Council,one of several Native American <br /> groups that have expressed interest in the proposed project. <br /> D 142: The consulting archaeologists' recommendations have been modified (see response B15 and <br /> change in text p. 37), Appendix J, Volume II. <br /> D 143: Most of the cultural resources reported by Ananian were found to occur on the high ground <br /> around the lakes. No statements were made regarding the ranking of sites in terms of <br /> significance. <br /> D 144: Comments acknowledged. See response D5 regarding observations during tree and stump <br /> removal. The EIR consultant acknowledges that some of the sites identified have undergone <br /> desecration in the distant and recent past. It is believed that the present Buckeye Management <br /> Plan provides for their future protection and preservation. Refer to response B 15, D4, D 12 and <br /> D19 and text for discussion of mitigation measures. <br /> D145: Comments acknowledged. <br /> D 146: Comments noted. <br /> VI-166 <br />