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5.2 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES TABLE 5.2.5 Laws,Ordinances, Regulations,and Standards for Biological Resources Element Goal/Policy Conformance Federal Section 401 of Clean Water Act of 1977 Requires the applicant to conduct water quality The LEC site does not include any federal jurisdictional impact analysis for the project when using 404 wetlands or other waters of the U.S. permits and for discharges to waterways. Federal Endangered Species Act Applicants for projects that could result in adverse The LEC site does not include habitat for federally listed (Federal ESA, 16 USC 153) impacts on any federally listed species are required to species or species that may potentially be listed in the consult with and mitigate potential impacts in near future. Construction and operation will avoid consultation with USFWS. significant impacts to federally listed species and their habitat. Migratory Bird Treaty Act(16 USC 703 to 711) Protects all migratory birds, including nests and eggs. Nesting bird species have been observed in the project study area. Preconstruction surveys and appropriate mitigation measures will be implemented to avoid adverse affects to migratory birds. Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act Specifically protects bald and golden eagles from The LEC site does not include habitat or other features (16 USC 668) harm or trade in parts of these species. that would likely attract eagles. Stacks will be low in profile (80 ft)and are not likely to result in significant bird strikes.Transmission line will tie-in to the existing corridor. State California Endangered Species Act Species listed under this act cannot be"taken"or The site and vicinity was analyzed and it was (Fish and Game Code Section 2050 et seq.). harmed, except under specific permit. determined that LEC construction or operation will not affect listed species and,therefore, not result in"take." Fish and Game Code Section 3511 Describes bird species, primarily raptors,that are Nesting raptors have been observed in the immediate "fully protected." Fully protected birds may not be vicinity of the LEC site. Preconstruction surveys and taken or possessed, except under specific permit appropriate mitigation measures will be implemented to requirements. avoid adverse affects to nesting raptors. In addition stacks will be low in profile(80 ft)and are not likely to result in significant bird strikes.Transmission line will tie- in to the existing corridor. 5.2-32 SAC/371322I082330001(LEC_5.2_BIOLOGICAL_RESOURCES.DOC)