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Notification #1600-2018-0342-R3 Streambed Alteration Agreement October 28, 2019 Page 16 of 24 http://www.dfg.ca.gov/fish/Resources/Projects/Engin/Engin ScreenCriteria.asp. Pump intakes shall be periodically checked for impingement of fish or amphibians that shall be relocated according to the approved measured outlined for each species below. Any turbid water pumped from the work site itself to maintain it in a dewatered state shall be disposed of in an upland location where it will not drain directly into any stream channel. Biological Measures 2.22 Special -Status Fish and Wildlife Surveys. Within 48 hours prior to each stage of the project, a Qualified Biologist (see Measure 1.7) shall survey the project site at the appropriate time of day for presence of special -status fish and wildlife species that may be present. Only a Qualified Biologist with the necessary agency permits and/or approvals may handle any State Species of Special Concern. This Agreement does not authorize the take or disturbance of any species listed under the CESA. All wildlife species encountered during surveys shall be recorded. CDFW reserves the right to provide additional provisions to this Agreement designed to protect special -status species. 2.23 Riparian Vegetation Modifications. Riparian vegetation modifications shall be performed under the direct observation of a Qualified Biologist. 2.24 Wildlife Inspection Prior to Construction Activities Each Day. The Qualified Biologist and Biological Monitor shall inspect the work area and areas adjacent to the work area that will support motorized equipment prior to mobilization into the work site each day. If the monitor determines the work site does not support sensitive species, equipment may be moved onto the site under the observation of the monitor. 2.25 Swainson's Hawk Avoidance. If project activities will occur during the bird nesting season (February 15 through September 15) then the Qualified Biologist shall conduct pre -construction nesting survey for Swainson's hawk within a'/ mile radius of the project site. Surveys shall follow the Recommended Timing and Methodology for Swainson's Hawk Nesting Surveys in California's Central Valley (2000), available online here: https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Survey- Protocols#377281284-birds. The Qualified Biologist shall submit results of surveys prior to commencement of project activities. No project activities shall occur within % mile of a nest occupied by Swainson's hawks. 2.26 Bird Nest Surveys. If equipment staging, site preparation, grading, excavation or other project -related construction activities are scheduled during the nesting season (February 15 through September 15) of protected raptors and other avian species, a focused survey for active nests of such birds shall be conducted by a Qualified Biologist within 7 days prior to the beginning of project -related activities. Surveys shall be conducted in all suitable habitat located at project work sites, in staging, storage and soil stockpile areas, and along transportation routes. The minimum survey radii surrounding the work area shall be the following: i) 250 feet for passerines; ii) 500 feet for small raptors such as accipiters; iii) 1,000 feet for larger raptors such as buteos. Surveys shall be conducted at the appropriate times