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7.B. - Page 58 2 Environmental Analysis <br /> • Northern harrier (Circus cyaneus). The northern harrier is listed as a species of special <br /> concern. The northern harrier has a low potential to occur due to the presence of <br /> potential foraging habitat present in areas adjacent to the project area. <br /> Roosting Bats. Special-status bat species that have the potential to occur within the project area <br /> include the big brown bat (Eptesicus fuscas),Brazilian free-tailed bat (Tadarida brasilinesis),and the Yuma <br /> myotis (Myotisyumanesis). Mines,bridges, caves,rock outcrops, and trees have are suitable habitat for <br /> roosting bats. The Convention Way bridge spanning Redwood Creek and the US 101 bridge <br /> overpass are both considered suitable night-roosting habitat. No roosting bats were observed during <br /> the reconnaissance level survey. <br /> EFH Fish Species. The southern portion of San Francisco Bay is classified as EFH under the <br /> FCMA. Of the 22 classified fish, seven species under the FCMA were identified as having low <br /> potential to occur in or near the project area including the big skate, rex sole, California skate,English <br /> sole,leopard shark, starry flounder,and the sand sole. The site assessment conducted for the BRS <br /> found no evidence of any of these EFH fish species in the project area. Consultation with NMFS <br /> would occur for EFH habitat prior to issuing approval for the Project. <br /> IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES --Would Potentially Less Than Less Than No <br /> the project: Significant Significant Significant Impac <br /> Impact with Impact t <br /> Mitigation <br /> Incorporation <br /> a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either ❑ ® ❑ ❑ <br /> directly or through habitat modifications, on <br /> any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, <br /> or special status species in local or regional <br /> plans,policies, or regulations, or by the <br /> California Department of Fish and Game or <br /> U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? <br /> b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any ❑ ® ❑ ❑ <br /> riparian habitat or other sensitive natural <br /> community identified in local or regional plans, <br /> policies,regulations or by the California <br /> Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and <br /> Wildlife Service? <br /> c) Have a substantial adverse effect on ❑ ® ❑ ❑ <br /> federally protected wetlands as defined by <br /> Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, <br /> 2-18 US 101 Pedestrian Undercrossing and Bair <br /> Island Road Storm Drain Pump Station Project <br />