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Executive Summary <br /> Level of <br /> Potential Impacts Significance Mitigation Measures <br /> This species is covered under the SJMSCP. Participation in the SJMSCP affords <br /> the Project applicant Incidental Take authorization for San Joaquin kit fox pursuant <br /> to ESA, CESA,and CEQA.The following measure would be implemented in <br /> accordance with the SJMSCP(see Section 5.2.4.25)and per the most current <br /> USFWS Standardized Recommendations for SJKF(USFWS 2011)to mitigate <br /> impacts from the project: <br /> Preconstruction surveys for SJKF shall be conducted 14 to 30 days prior to <br /> commencement of ground disturbance by a qualified biologist. Surveys shall be <br /> performed of the Project site and within a 250 feet buffer around the site.When <br /> surveys identify potential dens(potential dens are defined as burrows at least <br /> 4 inches in diameter which open up within 2 feet),den entrances shall be dusted <br /> and cameras will be set up and monitored for 3 days to find any SJKF present. If no <br /> SJKF activity is identified, potential dens may be destroyed. If SJKF activity is <br /> identified,then dens shall be monitored to determine if occupation is by an adult fox <br /> only or is a natal den(natal dens usually have multiple openings). If the den is <br /> occupied by an adult only,the den may be destroyed when the adult fox has moved <br /> or is temporarily absent. If the den is a natal den,a buffer zone of 250 feet shall be <br /> maintained around the den until the qualified biologist determines that the den has <br /> been vacated. If SJKF are identified,the provisions of the USFWS(2011) <br /> Standardized Recommendations for Protection of the Endangered San Joaquin Kit <br /> Fox Prior to or During Ground Disturbance will be followed(except that <br /> preconstruction survey protocols shall remain as established in this measure). <br /> These standards include provisions for educating construction workers, keeping <br /> heavy equipment operating at safe speeds,and checking construction pipes for <br /> SJKF occupation during construction and similar activities. <br /> American Badger <br /> This species is covered under the SJMSCP.The following measure would be <br /> implemented in accordance with the SJMSCP(see Section 5.2.4.26)to mitigate <br /> impacts from the Project: <br /> A preconstruction survey for the American badger shall occur during the <br /> SJKF preconstruction surveys. If occupied badger dens are located on the <br /> Project site or within 200 feet,then dens shall be monitored by a qualified <br /> biologist to determine if occupation is by an adult badger only or is a natal <br /> den.This can occur during San Joaquin kit fox den monitoring using <br /> tracking medium and cameras. If the den is unoccupied it can be <br /> collapsed, if it is occupied by an adult only,the den may be destroyed <br /> when the adult has moved or is temporarily absent. If the den is a natal <br /> den,a buffer zone of 200 feet shall be maintained around the den until the <br /> qualified biologist determines that den has been vacated. <br /> Griffith Energy Storage Project ES-15 Tetra Tech/SCH2O22120675 <br /> Draft Environmental Impact Report August 2023 <br />