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Cemex Vernalis Quarry Mining and Reclamation Project Haul Route 1 is the preferred route. Haul Route 2 has been eliminated from consideration. Haul Route 3 is analyzed in the EIR only as an interim haul route should implementation of the SR- 132/Bird Road interchange be delayed. In the meeting in 2007 between Caltrans,the County,and the applicant, Caltrans agreed to consider the possible use of Haul Route 3,pending a _ supplemental traffic analysis. This analysis (included in Appendix B)was discussed at the March 14,2008 meeting with Caltrans. The potential interim use of Haul Route 3 would be acceptable if hauled tonnage is reduced to 1.33 million TPY, all truck traffic is directed to use SR 33 all the — way to I-5,thereby reducing impacts at SR 132,and with the incorporation of feasible safety enhancements at Welty Road and SR 33. These safety enhancements include vegetation clearance to improve sight lines, striping,acceleration and deceleration lanes,turning radii, and signage to — manage queuing at the railroad tracks.Those safety enhancements are set forth in a May 28,2008 memorandum by David Peters (included in FEIR Appendix C)and are identified in the Final EIR. Letter F. Department of Fish and Game Comment F-1 The commenter is concerned that DEIR mitigation measures are not adequate to address the project's impacts to sensitive species. This comment is addressed specifically in subsequent responses. Comment F-2 Commenter states DEIR mitigation measures to address the project's impacts to San Joaquin kit fox are inadequate because they(a)suggest kit fox surveys at an indefinite time in the future, deferring mitigation, and(b)fail to compensate for the potential loss ofkitfox habitat[688 acres]. DFG suggests the following mitigation measures to offset the project impacts to San Joaquin kit fox: 1. Include mitigation that addresses all phases of the mine development. _ 2. In addition to the take avoidance mitigation measures included in the DEIR(4.9.2a III and IV), speck an amount and locate kit fox habitat that will be preserved and maintained in perpetuity to compensate for the loss of habitat resulting from the project. The DEIR mitigation measures (4.9.2a)provide the Project Proponent with two components to _ address impacts to San Joaquin kit fox,both of which are designed to reduce impacts to San Joaquin kit fox to a less-than-significant level. The first component (4.9.2a-I)pertains to Phases located within San Joaquin County,and requires compliance with the San Joaquin Multi-Species _ Conservation Plan (SJMSCP). The second component(4.9.2a-Il, III, IV)pertains to Phases located within Stanislaus County and requires mitigation similar to the SJMSCP. Both components of the DEIR mitigation measures (4.9.2a)address all Phases of the Project, but — neither specify a date for implementation, and the second non-SJMSCP component does not include compensation for habitat loss. The mitigation measures included in the SJMSCP(first component)and the non-SJMSCP(second component) are summarized below. — Cemex Vernalis Quarry Mining and Reclamation Pmject 3-28 ESA/203015 Final Environmental Impact Report June 2008