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Bristly sedge and blue skullcap. These species are considered narrowly distributed by the SJMSCP, and dedication of conservation easements is the preferred option for mitigation. If these species are found in the project area, the possibility of establishing a conservation easement shall be evaluated. If dedication of a conservation easement is not a feasible option, the SJMSCP requires a consultation with the permitting agency representatives on the Technical Advisory Committee to determine the appropriate mitigation measures. These may include seed collection or other measures and would be determined on a population basis, taking into account the species type, relative health, and abundance. After the appropriate mitigation has been determined, it shall be implemented by the project proponents. [Mitigation Measure 4.10-21 36. Conversion of burrowing owl habitat: If SJCOG determines suitable habitat is present on or adjacent to a given project site,the following SJMSCP incidental take avoidance and minimization measures shall be implemented: Burrowing owls shall be discouraged from entering or occupying construction areas by employing one of several methods outlined in Section 5.2.4.15 of the SJMSCP. These include retention of tall vegetation, regular discing of the site, or use of chemicals or traps to kill ground squirrels; a. Pre-construction surveys for burrowing owls shall be conducted where project construction activities would occur within 75 meters of suitable habitat (based on SJCOG review). The survey shall be conducted within 2 weeks of the beginning of construction. If burrowing owls are found,the following measures shall be implemented: b. During the nonbreeding season (September 1 through January 31), burrowing owls occupying the project site shall be evicted from the project site by passive relocation, as described in the DFG's Staff Report on Burrowing Owls (DFG 1995). c. During the breeding season (February 1 through August 31), occupied burrows shall not be disturbed and shall be provided with a 250-foot protective buffer until and unless the Technical Advisory Committee,with the concurrence of the permitting agencies' representatives on the Technical Advisory Committee, or a qualified biologist approved by the permitting agencies, verges through noninvasive means that either(1)the birds have not begun egg laying or (2)juveniles from the occupied burrows are foraging independently and are capable of independent survival. After the fledglings are capable of independent survival, the burrow can be destroyed. (MM 4.10-5) Timing: The applicant shall submit a biologist's report of pre-construction surveys to the San Joaquin County Community Development Department(CDD) prior to the issuance of grading permits for the project. 37. Conversion of Common Nesting Raptor Sites: Potential nest sites for all tree-nesting species are scattered throughout much of the College Park site, but are concentrated along Grant Line Road and at Grant Line Village. Suitable nesting habitat for northern harrier is provided by all field crops and fallow fields. During the SJMSCP application process, SJCOG will determine whether that specific project site supports suitable nesting habitat. If SJCOG determines suitable habitat is present on or adjacent to a given project site, the SJMSCP incidental take avoidance and minimization measures described below for nesting raptors shall be implemented. Additional measures below shall be implemented to avoid loss of active nests of common raptor species, which are not covered under the SJMSCP but are protected under the California Fish and Game Code.The project applicants shall retain qualified biologists to conduct all pre-construction surveys. White-tailed Kite. If project construction begins during the nesting season (February 15— September 15), pre-construction surveys shall be conducted to investigate all potential nesting trees on the project site (e.g., especially tree-tops 15-59 feet above the ground in oak,willow, eucalyptus, cottonwood, or other deciduous trees), whenever white-tailed kites are noted on-site or within the vicinity of the site during the nesting season. A setback of 100 feet from white-tailed kite nesting areas shall be established and maintained during the nesting season for the period encompassing nest building and continuing until fledglings 9