Common use of Habitat Management Procedures Clause in Contracts

Habitat Management Procedures. Wetlands acquired to comply with SA 504 will be managed according to site-specific procedures developed by Puget Sound Energy in collaboration with the other members of the TRIG, as described in TRMP section 3.3, “Preparation of Site-specific and Resource-specific Procedures.” At the discretion of the TRIG, individual wetland habitat parcels may have their own specialized management procedures, while multiple parcels with similar conditions and objectives may share a single set of management procedures. Draft procedures will be prepared by Puget Sound Energy and submitted to the TRIG for review and comment. Prior to the preparation of draft procedures, the TRIG will provide Puget Sound Energy with direction as to the habitat parcels to be covered, the Wetland habitat objectives for the parcels, and any other management considerations specific to the parcels. Puget Sound Energy will implement wetland habitat management procedures once they are approved by the TRIG. Site-specific objectives may include, for example, decreasing percent cover of noxious weeds, revegetating disturbed areas, reducing suspended solids in tributary streams, reducing soil and vegetation damage due to human use, or reducing human disturbance during specified breeding seasons. One or more specific measures will be implemented to achieve each site-specific objective. Based on input from the TRIG specific to each parcel, the wetland habitat management procedures may include: • Habitat objectives for the parcel, describing the desired vegetative cover and other site-specific habitat conditions for each wetland class, each wetland buffer, and other non-wetland habitats in the parcel. Specific objectives may include, for example, target values for plant species diversity and cover, targets, for percent cover of overhanging shoreline vegetation along undercut banks, and for cover ratios of submergent and emergent vegetation. • Stand-specific objectives for the number, size, and distribution of legacy wood features (snags, logs, and residual live trees), as determined in accordance with and funded under the Decaying and Legacy Wood Plan (SA 511). • An action plan describing management activities recommended over the succeeding years to achieve the habitat objectives. The term of the action plan will be specified. The management activities in the plan may include planting of native vegetation; management of noxious weeds; retention and/or creation of residual live trees, snags, and logs; other measures to manipulate the vegetation and/or hydrology of the parcel; construction, maintenance, or abandonment of roads; installation of gates; and/or replacement of stream-crossing structures. • Site-specific measures to protect nests, dens, and otherwise important habitats and species of plants and animals present in the parcel. • Criteria for monitoring the effectiveness of the action plan and modifying it as needed. • An implementation budget and schedule, including planning for potential long-term use of SA 504 dedicated funds. • Provisions for public access (pursuant to LA 18), with restrictions based on capacity, wildlife security, human safety, and protection of environmental and cultural resources. Public access should not interfere with other objectives of the Wetland Habitat Plan. • Seasonal and spatial provisions to avoid or minimize impact on Federally-listed species, developed in collaboration with the USFWS and/or NMFS, as appropriate. • Seasonal and spatial provisions to avoid or minimize impact on priority habitats and species, developed in collaboration with the WDFW. • Provisions to address the impacts of herbicides and associated surfactants on amphibians. Amphibians have shown some high sensitivity to herbicides and their surfactants. PSE and the other TRIG members may consult with local experts and review current science with respect to herbicide composition and amphibian sensitivity. Measures such as restricting application of herbicides to wicking or painting techniques may be considered. • Contingency measures for complying with the ESA and dealing with new Federal and state listings of threatened or endangered species on or near the parcel. • Maps and aerial photos of the parcel prepared for the post-acquisition habitat assessment, with any relevant modifications and updates.

Habitat Management Procedures. Wetlands acquired to comply with SA 504 will be managed according to site-specific procedures developed by Puget Sound Energy in collaboration with the other members of the TRIG, as described in TRMP section 3.3, “Preparation of Site-specific and Resource-specific Procedures.” At the discretion of the TRIG, individual wetland habitat parcels may have their own specialized management procedures, while multiple parcels with similar conditions and objectives may share a single set of management procedures. Draft procedures will be prepared by Puget Sound Energy and submitted to the TRIG for review and comment. Prior to the preparation of draft procedures, the TRIG will provide Puget Sound Energy with direction as to the habitat parcels to be covered, the Wetland habitat objectives for the parcels, and any other management considerations specific to the parcels. Puget Sound Energy will implement wetland habitat management procedures once they are approved by the TRIG. Site-specific objectives may include, for example, decreasing percent cover of noxious weeds, revegetating disturbed areas, reducing suspended solids in tributary streams, reducing soil and vegetation damage due to human use, or reducing human disturbance during specified breeding seasons. One or more specific measures will be implemented to achieve each site-specific objective. Based on input from the TRIG specific to each parcel, the wetland habitat management procedures may include: •  Habitat objectives for the parcel, describing the desired vegetative cover and other site-specific habitat conditions for each wetland class, each wetland buffer, and other non-wetland habitats in the parcel. Specific objectives may include, for example, target values for plant species diversity and cover, targets, for percent cover of overhanging shoreline vegetation along undercut banks, and for cover ratios of submergent and emergent vegetation. •  Stand-specific objectives for the number, size, and distribution of legacy wood features (snags, logs, and residual live trees), as determined in accordance with and funded under the Decaying and Legacy Wood Plan (SA 511). •  An action plan describing management activities recommended over the succeeding years to achieve the habitat objectives. The term of the action plan will be specified. The management activities in the plan may include planting of native vegetation; management of noxious weeds; retention and/or creation of residual live trees, snags, and logs; other measures to manipulate the vegetation and/or hydrology of the parcel; construction, maintenance, or abandonment of roads; installation of gates; and/or replacement of stream-crossing structures. •  Site-specific measures to protect nests, dens, and otherwise important habitats and species of plants and animals present in the parcel. •  Criteria for monitoring the effectiveness of the action plan and modifying it as needed. •  An implementation budget and schedule, including planning for potential long-term use of SA 504 dedicated funds. •  Provisions for public access (pursuant to LA 18), with restrictions based on capacity, wildlife security, human safety, and protection of environmental and cultural resources. Public access should not interfere with other objectives of the Wetland Habitat Plan. •  Seasonal and spatial provisions to avoid or minimize impact on Federally-listed species, developed in collaboration with the USFWS and/or NMFS, as appropriate. •  Seasonal and spatial provisions to avoid or minimize impact on priority habitats and species, developed in collaboration with the WDFW. •  Provisions to address the impacts of herbicides and associated surfactants on amphibians. Amphibians have shown some high sensitivity to herbicides and their surfactants. PSE and the other TRIG members may consult with local experts and review current science with respect to herbicide composition and amphibian sensitivity. Measures such as restricting application of herbicides to wicking or painting techniques may be considered. •  Contingency measures for complying with the ESA and dealing with new Federal and state listings of threatened or endangered species on or near the parcel. •  Maps and aerial photos of the parcel prepared for the post-acquisition habitat assessment, with any relevant modifications and updates.

Habitat Management Procedures. Wetlands Forestlands acquired to comply with SA 504 502 will be managed according to site-specific procedures developed by Puget Sound Energy in collaboration with the other members of the TRIG, as described in TRMP section 3.3, “Preparation of Site-specific and Resource-specific Procedures.” At the discretion of the TRIG, individual wetland forest habitat parcels may have their own specialized management procedures, while multiple parcels with similar conditions and objectives may share a single set of management procedures. Draft procedures will be prepared by Puget Sound Energy and submitted to the TRIG for review and comment. Prior to the preparation of draft procedures, the TRIG will provide Puget Sound Energy with direction as to the habitat parcels to be covered, the Wetland forest habitat objectives for the parcels, and any other management considerations specific to the parcels. Puget Sound Energy will implement wetland forest habitat management procedures once they are approved by the TRIG. Site-specific objectives may include, for example, decreasing percent cover of noxious weeds, revegetating disturbed areas, reducing suspended solids in tributary streams, reducing soil and vegetation damage due to human use, or reducing human disturbance during specified breeding seasons. One or more specific measures will be implemented to achieve each site-specific objective. Based on input from the TRIG specific to each parcel, the wetland forest habitat management procedures may include: • The maps and aerial photos of the parcel prepared for the post-acquisition habitat assessment, with any relevant modifications and updates. • Habitat objectives for the parcel, describing the desired vegetative cover and other site-specific habitat conditions for each wetland class, each wetland buffer, delineated forest stand and other non-wetland habitats forest habitat in the parcel. Specific objectives may include, for example, target values for plant species diversity and cover, targets, for percent cover of overhanging shoreline vegetation along undercut banks, and for cover ratios of submergent and emergent vegetation. • Stand-specific objectives for the number, size, and distribution of legacy wood features (snags, logs, and residual live trees), as determined in accordance with and funded under the Decaying and Legacy Wood Plan (SA 511). • An action plan describing management activities recommended over the succeeding years to achieve the habitat objectives. The term of the action plan will be specified. The management activities in the plan may include construction, maintenance, and abandonment of roads according to the Washington Forest Practices Rules; erection of gates; replacement of stream-crossing structures; various levels of timber harvesting; planting of native trees/shrubs and other vegetation; management of noxious weeds; retention and/or creation of residual live trees, snags, and logs; and other measures to manipulate the vegetation and/or hydrology of the parcel; construction, maintenance, or abandonment of roads; installation of gates; and/or replacement of stream-crossing structures. • Site-specific measures to protect and enhance habitat features for nests, dens, and otherwise important habitats and species of plants and animals present in the parcel. • Criteria for monitoring the effectiveness of the action plan and modifying it as needed. • An implementation budget and schedule, including planning for potential long-term use of SA 504 dedicated fundscapped funding. • Provisions for public access (pursuant to LA 18)access, with restrictions based on capacity, wildlife security, human safety, and protection of environmental and cultural resources. Public access should not interfere with other objectives of the Wetland Forest Habitat PlanPlan or the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat. • Seasonal and spatial provisions buffers to avoid or minimize impact on Federally-listed species, developed in collaboration with the USFWS and/or NMFS, as appropriate. • Seasonal and spatial provisions buffers to avoid or minimize impact on priority habitats and species, developed in collaboration with the WDFW. • Provisions to address the impacts of herbicides and associated surfactants on amphibians. Amphibians have shown some high sensitivity to herbicides and their surfactants. PSE and the other TRIG members may consult with local experts and review current science with respect to herbicide composition and amphibian sensitivity. Measures such as restricting application of herbicides to wicking or painting techniques may be considered. • Contingency measures for complying with the ESA and dealing with new Federal and state listings of threatened or endangered species on or near the parcel. • Maps and aerial photos of the parcel prepared for the post-acquisition habitat assessment, with any relevant modifications and updates.

Habitat Management Procedures. Wetlands Forestlands acquired to comply with SA 504 502 will be managed according to site-specific procedures developed by Puget Sound Energy in collaboration with the other members of the TRIG, as described in TRMP section 3.3, “Preparation of Site-specific and Resource-specific Procedures.” At the discretion of the TRIG, individual wetland forest habitat parcels may have their own specialized management procedures, while multiple parcels with similar conditions and objectives may share a single set of management procedures. Draft procedures will be prepared by Puget Sound Energy and submitted to the TRIG for review and comment. Prior to the preparation of draft procedures, the TRIG will provide Puget Sound Energy with direction as to the habitat parcels to be covered, the Wetland forest habitat objectives for the parcels, and any other management considerations specific to the parcels. Puget Sound Energy will implement wetland forest habitat management procedures once they are approved by the TRIG. Site-specific objectives may include, for example, decreasing percent cover of noxious weeds, revegetating disturbed areas, reducing suspended solids in tributary streams, reducing soil and vegetation damage due to human use, or reducing human disturbance during specified breeding seasons. One or more specific measures will be implemented to achieve each site-specific objective. Based on input from the TRIG specific to each parcel, the wetland forest habitat management procedures may include: •  The maps and aerial photos of the parcel prepared for the post-acquisition habitat assessment, with any relevant modifications and updates.  Habitat objectives for the parcel, describing the desired vegetative cover and other site-specific habitat conditions for each wetland class, each wetland buffer, delineated forest stand and other non-wetland habitats forest habitat in the parcel. Specific objectives may include, for example, target values for plant species diversity and cover, targets, for percent cover of overhanging shoreline vegetation along undercut banks, and for cover ratios of submergent and emergent vegetation. •  Stand-specific objectives for the number, size, and distribution of legacy wood features (snags, logs, and residual live trees), as determined in accordance with and funded under the Decaying and Legacy Wood Plan (SA 511). •  An action plan describing management activities recommended over the succeeding years to achieve the habitat objectives. The term of the action plan will be specified. The management activities in the plan may include construction, maintenance, and abandonment of roads according to the Washington Forest Practices Rules; erection of gates; replacement of stream-crossing structures; various levels of timber harvesting; planting of native trees/shrubs and other vegetation; management of noxious weeds; retention and/or creation of residual live trees, snags, and logs; and other measures to manipulate the vegetation and/or hydrology of the parcel; construction, maintenance, or abandonment of roads; installation of gates; and/or replacement of stream-crossing structures. •  Site-specific measures to protect and enhance habitat features for nests, dens, and otherwise important habitats and species of plants and animals present in the parcel. •  Criteria for monitoring the effectiveness of the action plan and modifying it as needed. •  An implementation budget and schedule, including planning for potential long-term use of SA 504 dedicated fundscapped funding. •  Provisions for public access (pursuant to LA 18)access, with restrictions based on capacity, wildlife security, human safety, and protection of environmental and cultural resources. Public access should not interfere with other objectives of the Wetland Forest Habitat PlanPlan or the protection and enhancement of wildlife habitat. •  Seasonal and spatial provisions buffers to avoid or minimize impact on Federally-listed species, developed in collaboration with the USFWS and/or NMFS, as appropriate. •  Seasonal and spatial provisions buffers to avoid or minimize impact on priority habitats and species, developed in collaboration with the WDFW. • Provisions to address the impacts of herbicides and associated surfactants on amphibians. Amphibians have shown some high sensitivity to herbicides and their surfactants. PSE and the other TRIG members may consult with local experts and review current science with respect to herbicide composition and amphibian sensitivity. Measures such as restricting application of herbicides to wicking or painting techniques may be considered. •  Contingency measures for complying with the ESA and dealing with new Federal and state listings of threatened or endangered species on or near the parcel. • Maps and aerial photos of the parcel prepared for the post-acquisition habitat assessment, with any relevant modifications and updates.