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P22-1089, PUD-147, Tract 8522 PC-2024-14, June 26, 2024 19 • Pre-Construction Avian Survey – If Project construction-related activities take place during the nesting season (February through August), preconstruction surveys for all nesting birds (including waterfowl, passerines, raptors, and other birds) within and adjacent to (within 1,000 feet) the Property should be conducted by a competent biologist 14 days prior to the commencement of the tree removal or site grading activities. Surveys should focus on areas where birds are likely to nest, including trees, shrubs, grasslands, rock faces, stream banks, or under eves of structures. If any bird listed under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act is found to be nesting within the project site or within the area of influence, an adequate protective buffer zone should be established by a qualified biologist to protect the nesting site. This buffer shall be a minimum of 75 feet from the project activities for small passerine birds, and a minimum of 250 feet for raptors. The distance shall be determined by a competent biologist based on the site conditions (topography, if the nest is in a line of sight of the construction and the sensitivity of the birds nesting). The nest site(s) shall be monitored by a competent biologist periodically to see if the birds are stressed by the construction activities and if the protective buffer needs to be increased. Once the young have fledged and are flying well enough to avoid project construction zones (typically by August), the project can proceed without further regard to the nest site(s). Active nests, including those in the process of being constructed shall not be disturbed. Surveys shall be repeated in areas where Project activities lapse for a period of 7 days or more. • Burrowing Owl Surveys – A burrowing owl pre-construction survey should take place before any construction activities commence. Occupancy of burrowing owl habitat is confirmed at a site when at least one burrowing owl or its sign at or near a burrow entrance is observed within the last three years. If a burrowing owl or sign is present on the Property three additional protocol level surveys will be initiated. Once these surveys have been completed to identify the owl’s location, disturbance buffers should be placed around each active burrow. No disturbance should occur within 250 feet of occupied burrows during the breeding season (February 1 through August 31) and/or within 160 feet of occupied burrows during non-breeding season (September 1 through January 31). Pre-construction surveys shall be completed 14 days prior to initiating activities. • Special-status Bats Surveys – For all Project activities planned in or adjacent to potential bat roosting habitat, such as structures and/or involving woody vegetation modification or removal of any and all trees, a qualified biologist shall conduct daytime and evening acoustic surveys in addition to extensive visual surveys of potential habitat for special-status bats at least 7 days prior to initiation of Project activities. If bats are found on-site, a qualified biologist shall identify the species, estimated quantity present, roost type, and roost status, but shall avoid disturbing bats during surveys. A qualified biologist shall also create a Bat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan if special-status bat species are detected prior to the start of Project activities. The Bat Mitigation and Monitoring Plan shall include: (1) an assessment of all Project impacts to special-status bats, including noise