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4 Environmental Analysis 4.4 Biological Resources oo Permanent impacts (long-term): impacts that result in the irreversible removal of biological resources are considered permanent, such as development. 4.4.3 Thresholds of Significance A project would result in significant impacts to biological resources if it would: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; c) Have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means; d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites; or e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? 4.4.4 Impacts Analysis IMPACT 4.4-1: Would the project have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? (Less than Significant Impact with Mitigation Incorporated) The area to be developed would impact approximately 30.9 acres within the Project site (Table 4.4-1, Figure 4.4-1). These 30.9 acres would be permanently converted to a BESS and support infrastructure. Perimeter fencing would also be installed. The development would occur in non- native grassland (i.e., Avena spp.—Bromus spp. Herbaceous Semi-natural Alliance) that is disturbed by cattle grazing. Not all areas within the Project site would be impacted; these areas would remain as the current habitat type and no disturbance would occur (Figure 4.4-1). Impacts to specific biological resources and mitigation measures are discussed in the sections below. The proposed gen-tie line that would extend through Alameda County to the existing PG&E Tesla Substation as well as improvements within the existing Tesla Substation footprint are discussed in Section 4.4.6. SJMSCP The SJMSCP allows SJMSCP Permittees (San Joaquin Council of Governments; County of San Joaquin; and the cities of Escalon, Lathrop, Lodi, Manteca, Ripon, Stockton, and Tracy) to issue Incidental Take Permits (ITPs) or project applicants to mitigate for impacts to SJMSCP Covered Species resulting from open space land conversion. The ITP allows for the unintentional take of a threatened or endangered species listed under FESA and CESA. The applicant for this Project Griffith Energy Storage Project 4.4-29 Tetra Tech/SCH 2022120675 Draft Environmental Impact Report August 2023