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Imnact 3.3�1 <br /> Impact: Prnject ooastruction may direct�y or indirectiy impact bird species and senaitive <br /> bat species�nd wou7d result in loss of mature tree habi�at.Post-ooastructian,the�e <br /> may be impacts to sensitive wildlife and wildli�e habi�af due to land�caping and <br /> main�enance activitie�. <br /> Mftigation: Mitigatioa Meas�re Bfalogy-1: If t�e projeat constructaon begins during the <br /> breeding season{February 1 —�ugvst 31),preeonstraction nesti.ng bird survey� <br /> shall be conducted within the atudy area�ad adja.c�nt suitable ha]ritat by a <br /> qualified biolagist na more than#wo weeks prior to equipment or material <br /> siaging,Fruning/S�ubbing or s�rfac:�disturbing aGtivities.Preconstructiaz►sun►eys <br /> are not requir�d for tc�ee removal,pruning,grubbing,grading,or other <br /> construction activities conducted outaide o�tha breeding season from S�ptember 1 <br /> to January 31. <br /> If no active nests are found within�e action area,no further xnitigation is � <br /> necessary. If active nests (i.e.aests in witl�eggs or you�g present) are found <br /> with2n 300 fcet af t1�,e project footprint for raptar(birds of prey) sp�cies or 1QQ <br /> feet of the proj�ct faotprint for a11 other bird sp�cies,nan-disturUance buffers shall <br /> be established at a distance sufl"icient ta minimize distu�ance based on the nest <br /> loca�on,topography, cover,the species' tolerance to disturbance and the <br /> type/duration ofpot�ntial disturbance.Work withia nan-disturbance buf�ers shall <br /> be rescheduled to occur af�er the young have fledged as deter�nined�y a qualified <br /> bialogist.Bnffer s�ze sha11 be det�mined in oaoperation with the Califo�a <br /> Department of Fish and Gama aAd the U.S.Fish and Wild�ife Service's Migratosy <br /> Bind Permit flffice(Regean 1}. <br /> If rescheduling of work is infeasible�xd non-disturbance buffers canmot be <br /> maintass�ed, a qualified biolagist shalY be on site to monitor active nests fQr signs <br /> af disturbance. If it is determined t�at project-related activities are sesulting in <br /> nest disturbance,work sha11 cease imme�iatiely aad the Califarnia Departmeat of <br /> Fish and Gam�and the MigratQry Bind Penmit Offir,e sha11 be contact�fnr <br /> further guidanoe. <br /> Mitig�tion Measure B�ology-�: Px+econstruckeon surveys shall be conducted to <br /> identi�'y suitable bat roosting habitat inc7uding xack outcroppings,snags,mtten <br /> stumgs,and decaying vr di�eased tr�s with brolcen limbs,eacfo�iatsng bark, <br /> cavxties, etc. Sensitive habita#areas and roost sites shall be avoided to the <br /> maximurn ext�nt practicable. X�no suitabl.e roost sites are identified,no further <br /> mi�ig�tion is necessazy. <br /> If suitable roast�ng habitat is identifi�d,the following measures sh�ll be <br /> eonducted:A qualified biologist shall survey suitable ro4st sites immediately <br /> priar ta tlie rentc�val or grading of rock ontcroppings,debri.s piles,man-made <br /> structures, etc. Remava�o�suitable t�ee roost sites shall be canducte�by firgt <br /> removur.g limbs smaller than 3 inches in diameter and peeling away loose bark. <br /> The tree shal]then be left ot�ernight ta allow any bats using the treelsnag ta finci <br /> 9 <br />