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4 Environmental Analysis <br /> 4.4 Biological Resources <br /> BIO-4: Protection of Jurisdictional Waters and Wetlands <br /> If it is determined that the ephemeral pond would be impacted by Project activities, <br /> coordination with USACE and RWQCB will be performed to determine if permits are <br /> needed prior to initiating ground-disturbing activities. Impacts to the ephemeral pond shall <br /> also be minimized by the use of BMPs to ensure water quality standards are not <br /> compromised. These practices can include installing orange construction fencing buffers, <br /> straw waddles to keep fill from entering preserved/avoided wetlands and other waters, <br /> and other protective measures. <br /> If it is determined that the ephemeral pond falls within state jurisdiction and would be <br /> impacted by Project activities, mitigation compensation shall be completed. As approved <br /> by the RWQCB, the applicant may purchase mitigation credits from an approved mitigation <br /> bank or an approved in-lieu fee mitigation entity at a minimum 1:1 ratio. Alternatively, <br /> wetlands may be created onsite and, if so, have an equal or higher functional value than <br /> the ephemeral pond affected by the Project. <br /> Griffith Energy Storage Project 4.4-49 Tetra Tech/SCH 2022120675 <br /> Draft Environmental Impact Report August 2023 <br />