Agmt23 BKF Engineers Tract Pump Station Improvement Project

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REV: 11-07-23 SK general area having conducted a number of archaeological projects over the past 30 years. Based on its knowledge of the area, it is anticipated that the research will support a Finding of No Effect (FOE) as Consultant is not aware of any recorded cultural resources and/or tribal resource within or adjacent to the project site. The results will be prepared in a focused HPSR/FOE that will provide: (1) a description of the project and proposed improvements; (2) information from the records search as well as review of archival records on file with BASIN; (3) results of Native American outreach; (4) results of a field inventory; (5) findings; and, (6) an assessment of the project’s potential effect on any cultural properties and recommendations. Appropriate graphics will be appended. The focused HPSR/FOE will not include summary context statements on the prehistory and history unless the research determines that these may be helpful in developing potential effects. BASIN anticipates one round of review. Schedule. The HPSR/FOE may require 8-12+ weeks to complete from a Notice to Proceed. The NAHC usually responds to an SLF inquiry within 4-6 weeks and an additional 2-3 weeks are required for responses from an individual tribes and Native Americans. BASIN estimates that a regular search from the CHRIS/NWIC may require 4+ weeks due to their reduced schedule. The proposed schedule anticipates that the proponent can provide access to the project site for review, a detailed project description, electronic copies of maps and figures that can be used to complete the report and used to illustrate potential project impacts. copies of maps and figures that can be used to complete the Memo and used to illustrate potential project impacts. Task Deliverable: Focused HPSR/FOE. Resource Agency Permits: The project is located on Redwood Creek near its confluence with San Francisco Bay, where the creek is tidally influenced. Portions of the project that require discharge into the creek (such as a new outfall) may be subject to permits from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE; in consultation with NOAA Marine Fisheries Service), the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), and the Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC). Because it is in tidal waters it does not require a permit from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. MIG will request copies of permits for the existing pump station outfall from the Consultant and/or the City. Consultant will assume that the project does not require any authorization from the State Lands Commission. MIG will make a preliminary determination of agency jurisdiction when preparing the biological resources report, and Consultant will confer with Consultant’s engineers during project design to identify possible ways to avoid or minimize the number of permits required and the amount of mitigation, if any is expected to be required by the agencies. The first step with the agencies is usually to request an Interagency Meeting with the USACE, RWQCB, and BCDC to verify which permits are required for the project. The Interagency Meeting is a regular ATTY/AGR.2023.241/BKF Engineers (Price Tract Pump Station Design) (Page 39 of 54)