Chapter 1 - Caltrans - State of California

2.3.3 Animal Species
Chapter 3 Comments and Coordination
Regulatory Setting
Many state and federal laws regulate impacts to wildlife. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Fisheries Service, and the
California Department of Fish and Game are responsible for implementing these laws.
This section discusses potential impacts and permit requirements associated with wildlife
not listed or proposed for listing under the state or Federal Endangered Species Act. All
other special-status animal species are discussed here, including California Department of
Fish and Game fully protected species and species of special concern, and the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service or National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Fisheries Service
candidate species.
Federal laws and regulations pertaining to wildlife include the following:
• National Environmental Policy Act
• Migratory Bird Treaty Act
• Fish and Wildlife Coordination Act
• Marine Mammal Protection Act
State laws and regulations pertaining to wildlife include the following:
• California Environmental Quality Act
• Sections 1601 – 1603 of the Fish and Game Code
• Sections 4150 and 4152 of the Fish and Game Code
For projects within the Coastal Zone, consult the regulations and policies of either the
Coastal Commission or the Bay Conservation and Development Commission, as
applicable.
Affected Environment
Areas within the project limits are generally disturbed and provide poor quality habitat
for wildlife. Species observed during field reviews include western fence lizards
(Sceloporus occidentalis), western gulls (Larus occidentalis) and California gulls (Larus
californicus).
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