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�.� ,w .d' t4 G�` -. '..„1- .1. ` `_ -1 t.,� 1 771 /.i .�I� �'' 71 -n Draft Environmental Impact Report Page II-26 Forward Inc. Landfill Expansion for the first week after re-opening. The restored channel shall not be opened prior to or during a significant rainfall event, and initial releases into the channel shall be coordinated with the Central San Joaquin Water Conservation District to insure no significant releases are scheduled during the initial opening of the channel. H.3. Potential "Take" of Identified in This EI1L Less than Giant Garter Snake. Significant Mitigation Measure H-3. To avoid"take" of giant garter snake, the following measures shall be applied. These measures are consistent with the SJMSCP(SJCOG 2000). 1) A preconstruction survey for the species shall be conducted according to the requirements of the SJMSCP by a qualified biologist approved by the SJMSCP Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). If a giant garter snake is detected within the study area, the project will undertake Incidental Take Avoidance and Minimization Measures to protect the species as directed by the SJMSCP TAC. The project will also comply with any mitigation requirements specified for giant garter snake habitat by the SJMSCP TAC (SJCOG 2000). Avoidance and minimization measures may include the following, as specified by the SJMSCP TAC: 1. Construction shall occur during the active period for the snake,between May 1 and October 1.Between October 2nd and April 30th, the JPA,with the concurrence of the Permitting Agencies' representatives on the TAC, shall determine if additional measures are necessary to minimize and avoid take. 2. Limit vegetation clearing within 200 feet of the banks of potential giant garter snake aquatic habitat to the minimal area necessary. 3. Confine the movement of heavy equipment within 200 feet of the banks of potential giant garter snake aquatic habitat to existing roadways to minimize habitat disturbance. 4. Prior to ground disturbance, all on-site construction personnel shall be given instruction regarding the presence of SJMSCP Covered Species and the importance of avoiding impacts to these species and their habitats. 5. In areas where wetlands,irrigation ditches, marsh areas or other potential giant garter snake habitats are being retained on the site: