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found, it will be promptly removed and any potential nesting cavities filled in or removed to discourage nesting within the active permit area. In the event that actively nesting birds are found within the permit area,nests, eggs, and young will be avoided until the young have fledged unless appropriate permits are obtained. As discussed below, all employees and contractors will be subject to a Sensitive Species Training Program. A qualified biologist will be retained to make a determination as to when fledging has occurred. Alternatively, the site could be evaluated the following December/January during the annual survey for potential nest sites to determine a course of action. d. A barbed wire fence will be placed around all the receiving pits with and along the Solid Waste Facility Permit Area at the direction of the owner/operator and Local Enforcement Agency (LEA) (see Figure 4.2-1 for preliminary location and alignment). The final location of the perimeter fencing shall be as approved by and on file with the LEA in plans submitted by the applicant. Fencing surrounding the active areas of the permit area will include small-mesh(1/4 inch diameter or smaller) exclusion fencing installed from 6 inches below ground level to at least 24 inches above grade to discourage wildlife from accessing the work areas. e. A 15 mile-per-hour speed limit will be implemented on any non-public roads within theP ermit area. f. Sensitive Species Training Program: As part of H. M. Holloway's Safety Training all employees and contractors will be trained to be aware of listed species which may be present and how to avoid impacts to them. Initial awareness training will be followed up by yearly refresher training. Firearms and pets are prohibited from the permit area. All food-related trash such as wrappers, cans, bottles, and food scraps will be disposed of in closed containers and regularly removed from the permit area. No deliberate feeding of wildlife will be allowed. If any listed species are observed within the permit area boundaries, a qualified biologist will be contacted to assist with avoidance of the species. MM 4.2-2. Prior to the installation of fencing, all potential kit fox dens as identified in the biological reconnaissance report will be monitored and excavated per "USFWS Standardized Recommendations for the Protection of San Joaquin Kit Fox Prior to or During Ground Disturbance" (Standardized Recommendations) (USFWS 1999). Six potential kit fox dens were observed in the additional marshalling and stockpiling area. If the status of any of the identified potential kit fox dens changes to "known" or"suspected pupping" den, the appropriate buffer as described in the Standardized Recommendations will be established around any such den and the USFWS and CDFG will be contacted for further guidance prior to fencing the site. No excavation or other disturbance of known or suspected pupping dens should occur without contacting USFWS and CDFG and obtaining the appropriate permits. MM 4.2-3. a) Occupied burrows should not be disturbed during the nesting season (February I through August 31), unless a qualified biologist approved by CDFG verifies through non-invasive methods that either: 1) the birds have not begun egg-laying and ---- ------ ----- -- --- -- --- _ - — --- -----— --- —— --------------------- - -- .._.- Findings of Fact—Section 15091 March 15,2016 H.M.Holloway Landfill Modification Project Final Board of Supervisors 22