West Mojave Plan FEIR/S - Desert Managers Group

Figure 3-1Typical processing Steps for Projects on Private Land with Potential for Endangered,Threatened or Sensitive SpeciesDevelopment applicationis submitted to the localjurisdiction.STARTIf project is within an area with potential for threatened, endangeredor sensitive species, a biological survey is required prior toacceptance of the application for processing by the jurisdiction.Applicant hires a biologist to perform a biological survey ofthe property based on protocol established by the wildlifeagencies. The survey may need to be performed during acertain time of the year, potentially delaying the timing ofthe survey.Survey performed andsubmitted to the localjurisdiction.Application accepted forprocessing.Environmental review is conducted for the project. Thebiological survey is reviewed and the potential impact tobiological resources is analyzed in the initial study.EIR preparedMay have Significant EffectNo SignificantEffectNegative Declaration or MitigatedNegative Declaration with conditionsestablished for biological resources.Local jurisdiction takes action onproject and imposes conditions ofapproval that must be met prior toissuance of permits.Applicant complies with conditions of approval, including mitigation measures for biological resources that mayinclude, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:• Redesign project to avoid the resource.• Establish an easement on the property to protect the resource.• Provide compensation by purchasing mitigation land at a ratio established by the wildlife agencies. It wouldbe applicant’s responsibility to locate and purchase the land for mitigation.• Obtain a Section 10(a) and/or 2081 permit. (See Figure 3.______ for flow chart of Section 10[a] process.)• Hire a biologist to perform a clearance survey prior to grading or construction.• Monitor the site during construction, and/or during operation of activities on site; fence the site; adhere toestablished speed limits for construction and/or operation vehicles; train on-site workers and constructionworkers; other potential mitigation as determined necessary during the review and public hearing process.Localjurisdictionissues permitChapter 3 3-16