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Executive Summary <br /> Western Spadefoot <br /> This species is covered under the SJMSCP.The following measures would be <br /> implemented in accordance with the SJMSCP(see Section 5.2.4.6)and as best <br /> management practices to mitigate impacts: <br /> A qualified biologist shall conduct preconstruction surveys prior to(or,for some <br /> Incidental Take Minimization Measures,during)ground-disturbing activities to <br /> determine if SJMSCP Covered Species are present and/or verify that the <br /> appropriate Incidental Take Minimization Measures have been implemented, as <br /> specified in the conditions of Project approval(see SJMSCP, Section 5.2.2.1 b).The <br /> results of the preconstruction surveys shall be submitted to the Implementing <br /> agency prior to start of construction. <br /> Before Project construction, and under the direction of a qualified biologist,a wildlife <br /> exclusion fence shall be installed at strategic locations(e.g.,where a work area <br /> occurs within 500 feet of suitable breeding habitat).The exclusion fence will remain <br /> in place and be maintained for the duration of ground disturbance.The wildlife <br /> exclusion fence will be tall enough to discourage dispersal of western spadefoot into <br /> active work areas.Any damage or gaps in the wildlife exclusion fence will be <br /> repaired immediately during routine inspections. <br /> For impacts to spadefoot toad upland dispersal habitat, compensatory mitigation <br /> shall be completed by the Project owner in accordance with the mitigation ratios <br /> and requirements in the SJMSCP. Compensatory mitigation may be combined with <br /> other special-status plant and animal species,such as the CTS. <br /> San Joaquin Coachwhip <br /> The San Joaquin coachwhip(also called the San Joaquin whipsnake)is covered <br /> under the SJMSCP, but is considered of very limited distribution in the County and <br /> specific Incidental Take Minimization Measures are not provided for this species <br /> (see Section 5.2.4.9).This species is not a focal species in the EACCS.The <br /> following measure would be implemented in accordance with the SJMSCP to <br /> mitigate impacts to this species in all Project areas: <br /> A qualified biologist shall conduct preconstruction surveys prior to(or,for some <br /> Incidental Take Minimization Measures,during)ground-disturbing activities to <br /> determine if SJMSCP Covered Species are present and/or verify that the <br /> appropriate Incidental Take Minimization Measures have been implemented, as <br /> specified in the conditions of Project approval(see SJMSCP, Section 5.2.2.1b). If <br /> any special-status reptiles are found and cannot or do not move off-site on their <br /> own,work would not begin until coordination with the USFWS and/or CDFW has <br /> occurred to determine the appropriate course of action. Incidental Take <br /> Minimization Measures shall be formulated by the Technical Advisory Committee <br /> (TAC)and approved by the Joint Powers Authority(JPA)with the concurrence of <br /> the Permitting Agencies'representatives on the TAC in accordance with the <br /> SJMSCP's Adaptive Management Plan(see Section 5.9.4). <br /> Griffith Energy Storage Project ES-11 Tetra Tech/SCH2O22120675 <br /> Draft Environmental Impact Report August 2023 <br />