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LFR Inc. 5.1.2 Biological Resources Based on documents reviewed by LFR, of the 58 special status animal species that may be found in the general area, eight species had a moderate to high potential to be found in the project area and potentially affected by project activities. These species include the San Joaquin Kit Fox and the California Burrowing Owl. On March 17, 2003, before preconstruction removal field activities began, LFR and SCI personnel surveyed the Site with a representative of the CIWMB to assess the potential project impact on biological resources. No live animals or evidence of active dens for endangered species were found near the areas of remediation activity. Based on the initial field survey, SCI was given the notice to proceed with preconstruction removal activities. A field activities site safety meeting was held on March 20, 2003, and included SCI staff, LFR staff, and CIWMB representatives. Although no live animals or active dens were discovered during the biological survey, conservation measures (such as disposing of trash daily, inspecting construction material for animals, and/or general awareness of migrating animals) were implemented. Details regarding the conservation measures supporting the biological survey results included protection of the San Joaquin Kit Fox, the California Burrowing Owl, and other Special Status Species as summarized in the RAP (LFR 2003b). No observations of the identified species were noted by SCI during the field activities. 5.1.3 Cultural Resources An initial field reconnaissance did not reveal any known historical resources located directly on the project site. The Central California Information Center (CCIC) within the California Historic Resources Information System (CHRIS) was consulted. The CCIC file search indicated that no historic or prehistoric resources within the project area or in the vicinity of the project area have been reported to the CCIC. LFR contacted the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) on September 3, 2003. The NAHC was provided with a project description and contact information regarding the proposed site remediation activities. A local archaeological firm, Pacific Legacy Incorporated (PLI), was contacted and provided with site information and CCIC file search results. Pacific Legacy prepared a Cultural Resources Assessment for the project area and concluded that the survey for historic resources recommended by the CCIC would not result in the identification of any resources. No archaeological resources were discovered during excavation. Page 12 rpt-RA_summ-Nov06-fina1-09025:FNC