semi-aquatic special-status species including but not limited to steelhead trout, California frog, southwestern pond turtle, and garter snake. All special-status species within and/or immediately adjacent to the crossing(s) shall be relocated to suitable habitat located outside the roadway by a qualified biologist. The frequency of special-status species surveys within Los Osos Creek should be increased at the discretion of the approved biologist to account for increased special-status species activity and/or occurrences. Exact procedures and protocols for relocation of species of concern (e.g., southwestern pond turtle, two-striped garter snake, etc.) shall be agreed to during pre-Project consultation with CDFG. At no time shall any federally-listed species (e.g., steelhead trout, red-legged frog, etc.) be relocated from the crossings without prior authorization from the NMFS and/or USFWS. During all construction MM TERBIO-2k. activities, domestic pets shall not be allowed within the construction area to minimize the potential for wildlife harassment. TERBIO-3: The TERBIO-3: Previous Mitigation Measure from Entire alignment Compliance Reduces damage SLOCP / USFWS Before and during proposed Project has the 1991 County Coastal Development Permit monitoring. to oak trees. / CDFG / CDPR / construction. potential to result in (D900110D): SLOCACD permanent loss and/or General Measures long-term degradation 1. Standard procedures for the proposed fiber and fragmentation of optic cable project would include natural habitats including implementation of erosion control and sensitive plant revegetation measures to ensure that lands communities, which disturbed by construction activities would provide forage, cover, be restored to a stable, productive, and and breeding elements aesthetically acceptable condition. for several wildlife taxa, 2. Detailed site-specific restoration and including special-status reclamation plans would be developed species. under the direction of the appropriate agency official. Because the proposed
semi-aquatic special-status species including but not limited to steelhead trout, California frog, southwestern pond turtle, and garter snake. All special-status species within and/or immediately adjacent to the crossing(s) shall be relocated to suitable habitat located outside the roadway by a qualified biologist. The frequency of special-status species surveys within Los Osos Creek should be increased at the discretion of the approved biologist to account for increased special-status species activity and/or occurrences. Exact procedures and protocols for relocation of species of concern (e.g., southwestern pond turtle, two-striped garter snake, etc.) shall be agreed to during pre-Project consultation with CDFG. At no time shall any federally-listed species (e.g., steelhead trout, red-legged frog, etc.) be relocated from the crossings without prior authorization from the NMFS and/or USFWS. MM TERBIO-2k. During all construction activities, domestic pets shall not be allowed within the construction area to minimize the potential for wildlife harassment. TERBIO-3: The proposed Project has the potential to result in permanent loss and/or long-term degradation and fragmentation of natural habitats including sensitive plant communities, which provide forage, cover, and breeding elements for several wildlife taxa, including special-status species. TERBIO-3: Previous Mitigation Measure from 1991 County Coastal Development Permit (D900110D): General Measures 1. Standard procedures for the proposed fiber optic cable project would include implementation of erosion control and revegetation measures to ensure that lands disturbed by construction activities would be restored to a stable, productive, and aesthetically acceptable condition. 2. Detailed site-specific restoration and reclamation plans would be developed under the direction of the appropriate agency official. Because the proposed Entire alignment Compliance monitoring. Reduces damage to oak trees. SLOCP / USFWS / CDFG / CDPR / SLOCACD Before and during construction.
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