environmental assessment for the hog lake road improvement project

Ramona Hog Lake Road Improvement Project August 2011
Resource Mitigation Method / Design Criteria
Sensitive and
Watch List
Species
A qualified biological monitor shall be present during all
construction activities to consult on minimizing impacts and
monitor implementation of permit conditions. The biological
monitor will:
BIO-4: Conduct a preconstruction walk-over to identify
any new sensitive species within the Project impact
area. If located, impacts will be assessed by the
biological supervisor and recommendations made.
BIO-5: Monitor the limits of impacts and construction
and verify that work areas are fenced with highly
visible fencing (e.g., orange construction fencing) to
ensure impacts do not occur outside of the Project
footprint.
BIO-6: Walk around and look under machinery each
morning to flush any wildlife.
BIO-7: After construction is complete, the speed limit on the
road will be set at 25 mph, and will be enforced by the
Ramona Tribe.
BIO-8: Road signs will be erected along the roadway asking
motorists to stay on the road and observe the speed limit and
educating them about the presence of sensitive and
endangered species in the area, to reduce the potential for
pull-offs and future habitat or sensitive plant impacts.
BIO-9: Routine road maintenance activities shall be
scheduled to occur between July 1 and February 1. If cases
occur where maintenance activities are required for public
safety, then prior to conducting any maintenance, the
Ramona Tribe will contact the US FWS by telephone or
email, inform them of the situation prior to conducting the
maintenance, and follow any precautions or mitigation
measures provided by the US FWS that would minimize
impacts to Quino.
BIO-1 and BIO-3 through BIO-8 Additionally:
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