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Austin Road Landfill E or sion Project ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURE LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE AFTER MITIGATION Avoidance and mitigation would be pursuant to new guidelines provided by CDFG and/or as specified by the SJMSCP. (b) If the project sponsor elects not to participate in the SJMSCP, then mitigation measures shall be implemented as noted below: 1. Impacts to burrowing owl individuals or nest sites during the breeding season (February 1 to August 31)are considered"take"by CDFG. If there are construction activities proposed during the owl breeding season, and if burrowing owls are observed on or within 250 feet of the project site during pre-construction surveys, a 250-foot protective buffer would be established around the owls. The buffer would be protected by placement of a barrier(construction fence)that would remain in place for the duration of the breeding season. If the burrowing owl habitat would be implemented by the project,and it would be necessary to relocate owls,a burrowing owl habitat mitigation plan would also be prepared and submitted to CDFG. A Mitigation Agreement (MA)that would legally bind the applicant to the conditions of the mitigation plan should be executed between CDFG and the applicant. 2. The mitigation plan should identify the mitigation site and any activities necessary to enhance the site, including the construction of artificial burrows. The plan should also include a description of monitoring and management methods proposed at the mitigation site. Monitoring and management of any lands identified for mitigation purposes should be the responsibility of the applicant for five years. An annual report should be prepared for submittal to CDFG and 20