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RESPONSE TO COMMENTS FROM: California Department of Conservation 1. The discussion of the SMARA under Section 1.5 of the EIR has been expanded to reflect responsibilities of the State, the lead agency, and the applicant. 2. Vegetation and wildlife surveys were conducted at the site during April 1990. Because the exact relocation area for the bridge and access road had not been established, mitigation measures rely on final evaluation of the riparian corridor and marsh areas once the exact route has been identified. Although these areas require additional surveying, sensitive species that may be present are identified and specific mitigations are provided in the event that these species are found in the area to be affected. The mitigation measures that require additional investigations have been modified in the EIR to require that the firm or individuals conducting the surveys be approved by the County. 3. Surface soil thickness and characteristics vary widely across the site and for this reason, it is not practical to establish a uniform depth of excavation for surface horizons. Mitigation 4, Section 3.1.3 has been changed to require that a plan for soil segregation and resoiling be submitted to and reviewed by the County, the Soil Conservation Service, and the Division of Mines and Geology. 4. Mitigation 9, Section 3.2.3 of the EIR has been revised, requiring that a Reclamation Plan (including revegetation) for the project be submitted to and approved by the County and the Division of Mines and Geology prior to commencement of project operations. 5. This mitigation measure (Section 3.3.3) has been changed to require that any Valley Oak removed shall be replaced at a rate of five to one with one to five gallon trees. Other native trees removed, larger than six inches in diameter measured at 4.5 feet above ground level, shall be replaced at a rate of three to one with one to five gallon trees. Replacement trees shall be provided with drip irrigation for a period of three years. 6. Mitigation 5, Section 3.3. of the EIR has been changed to require protective fencing for elderberries on site. 7. The Mitigation Monitoring Plan, Section 8.0 of the EIR has been revised to require that the resoiling plan and the reclamation plan (including revegetation) also be reviewed by the Division of Mines and Geology. 8. Section 1.5 of the EIR has been changed to reflect permit requirements under SMARA. Mitigation 9, Section 3.2.3 has been revised, requiring the applicant to submit a reclamation plan and necessary permit application under SMARA for approval by the County and the Division of Mines and Geology.