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Draft Environmental Impact Report Page IV.H-25 <br /> Forward Inc. Landfill Expansion Project <br /> Golden Eagle <br /> The SJMSCP requires that when a site inspection indicates the presence of a nesting golden <br /> eagle, a setback of 500 feet from the nesting area shall be established and maintained during the <br /> nesting season(normally approximately February 1 -June 30)for the period encompassing nest <br /> building and continuing until fledglings leave nests. This setback applies whenever <br /> construction or other ground disturbing activities must begin during the nesting season in the <br /> presence of nests that are known to be occupied. Setbacks shall be marked by brightly colored <br /> temporary fencing. These Incidental Take Minimization Measures are consistent with the <br /> provisions of the MBTA as described and are consistent with the provisions of the BGEPA. <br /> White-tailed Kite <br /> As specified in section 5.2.4.19 of the SJMSCP, for white-tailed kites, preconstruction surveys <br /> shall investigate all potential white tailed kite nesting trees on the project site (e.g., especially <br /> tree tops 15-59 feet above the ground in oak, willow, eucalyptus, cottonwood, or other <br /> deciduous trees), during the nesting season (February 15 to September 15) whenever white- <br /> tailed kites are noted on site or within the vicinity of the project site during the nesting season. <br /> For the white-tailed kite, a setback of 100 feet from nesting areas shall be established and <br /> maintained during the nesting season for the period encompassing nest building and <br /> continuing until fledglings leave nests. This setback applies whenever construction or other <br /> ground-disturbing activities must begin during the nesting season in the presence of nests that <br /> are known to be occupied. Setbacks shall be marked by brightly colored temporary fencing. <br /> Burrowing Owl <br /> Burrowing owls-were not been detected within the study area during biological surveys in 2005 <br /> and a follow up survey in 2008. As specified in section 5.2.4.15 of the SJMSCP, the following <br /> measures can be used to deter burrowing owls from occupying the project site: <br /> k1. The Project Proponent may Plant new vegetation or retain existing vegetation entirely <br /> covering the site at a height of approximately 36" above the ground. Vegetation should <br /> be retained until construction begins. Vegetation will discourage both ground squirrel <br /> and owl use of the site. <br /> 2. Alternatively, if burrowing owls are not known or suspected on a project site and the <br /> area is an unlikely occupation site for red-legged frogs, San Joaquin kit fox, or tiger <br /> salamanders, the Project Proponent may disc or plow the entire project site to destroy <br /> any ground squirrel burrows. At the same time burrows are destroyed, ground <br /> squirrels should be removed through one of the following approved methods to prevent <br /> reoccupation of the project site. Detailed descriptions of these methods are included in <br /> Appendix A, Protecting Endangered Species,Interim Measures for Use of Pesticides in <br /> San Joaquin County, dated March, 2000. <br /> FLoggerhead Shrike <br /> As specified in section 5.2.4.18 of the SJMSCP, a setback of 100 feet from loggerhead shrike <br /> F nesting areas shall be established and maintained during the nesting season for the period <br /> encompassing nest building and continuing until fledglings leave nests. This setback applies <br /> whenever construction or other ground-disturbing activities must begin during the nesting <br /> season in the presence of nests that are known to be occupied. Setbacks shall be marked by <br /> i F brightly colored temporary fencing. <br /> Northern Harrier and California Horned Lark <br /> F <br />