Wetland and Natural Resources Evaluation Sample Clauses

Wetland and Natural Resources Evaluation. CONSULTANT will conduct an ecological site assessment of the Pasture Reserve property and the proposed improvement locations. The assessment will include desktop and field investigations. Staff scientists will perform wetland delineations at the proposed improvement locations and extending 150 feet beyond in both directions. This will include flagging wetlands or surface waters and recording the flag positions using a sub-meter GPS. It is assumed that the wetlands will be Exhibit B considered United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) jurisdictional waters. Field methodology for the wetland delineation will follow procedures in the 1987 Corps of Engineers Wetlands Delineation Manual and its regional supplements, as well as state procedures in Chapter 62-340, F.A.C. One set of USACE Wetland Data Forms will be completed for each wetland associated with the proposed project areas. Based on the preliminary site visit, it is anticipated that this will include seven sets of data forms. The field delineations, along with LiDAR, soils maps, and aerial photographs, will be used to direct a desktop delineation of wetland boundaries outside of the specific project limits. Mitigation of potential impacts is not currently anticipated. Preparation of Uniform Mitigation Assessment Method (UMAM) documentation is not included in this task since this project is for restoration. CONSULTANT will also identify and xxxx indicators of Seasonal High-Water Lines (SHWL) and Normal Pool (NP) elevations. These will be marked with survey nails and flagged. The locations of the nails will be recorded with a sub-meter GPS and transmitted to the surveyors for precise elevation surveys. Two sets of each will be identified in each wetland associated with the proposed project areas. CONSULTANT will conduct a brief desktop survey of known listed species occurrences in the vicinity of the project area. Staff scientists will then perform an on-site investigation of the specific project areas which will include pedestrian transects for wildlife and habitats. CONSULTANT will prepare and submit a brief report describing the natural resources in the area that may be used in support of the project permitting. The report will also contain maps of sightings as well as adjacent species occurrence in proximity to the property. This task is anticipated to take up to five field days to complete. This task does not include intensive species-specific surveys. If CONSULTANT determines that such surveys a...
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  • FLOODPLAIN MANAGEMENT AND WETLAND PROTECTION Executive Order 11988, Floodplain Management, May 24, 1977 (42 FR 26951), 3 C.F.R., 1977 Comp., p. 117, as interpreted in HUD regulations at 24 C.F.R. Part 55, particularly Section 2(a) of the Order (For an explanation of the relationship between the decision- making process in 24 C.F.R. Part 55 and this part, see § 55.10.); and Executive Order 11990, Protection of Wetlands, May 24, 1977 (42 FR 26961), 3 C.F.R., 1977 Comp., p. 121 particularly Sections 2 and 5. COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT The Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 U.S.C. § 1451, et seq.), as amended, particularly sections 307(c) and (d) (16 U.S.C. § 1456(c) and (d)).

  • Cultural Resources If a cultural resource is discovered, the Purchaser shall immediately suspend all operations in the vicinity of the cultural resource and notify the Forest Officer. Operations may only resume if authorized by the Forest Officer. Cultural resources identified and protected elsewhere in this contract are exempted from this clause. Cultural resources, once discovered or identified, are not to be disturbed by the Purchaser, or his, her or its employees and/or sub- contractors.

  • Cooperation on forestry matters and environmental protection 1. The aims of cooperation on forestry matters and environmental protection will be, but not limited to, as follows: (a) establishing bilateral cooperation relations in the forestry sector; (b) developing a training program and studies for sustainable management of forests; (c) improving the rehabilitation and sustainable management of forest with the aim of increasing carbon sinks and reduce the impact of climate change in the Asia-Pacific region; (d) cooperating on the execution of national projects, aimed at: improving the management of forest plantations for its transformation for industrial purposes and environmental protection; (e) elaborating studies on sustainable use of timber; (f) developing new technologies for the transformation and processing of timber and non-timber species; and (g) improving cooperation in agro-forestry technologies. 2. To achieve the objectives of the Article 149 (Objectives), the Parties may focus, as a means of cooperation and negotiations on concluding a bilateral agreement on forestry cooperation between the two Parties. Such collaboration will be as follows: (a) exchanges on science and technology as well as policies and laws relating the sustainable use of forest resources; (b) cooperation in training programs, internships, exchange of experts and projects advisory; (c) advice and technical assistance to public institutions and organizations of the Parties on sustainable use of forest resources and environmental protection; (d) facilitating forest policy dialogue and technical cooperation under the Network of Sustainable Forest Management and Forest Rehabilitation in Asia- Pacific Region, initiated at the 15th Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Meeting; (e) encouraging joint studies, working visits, exchange of experiences, among others; and (f) others activities mutually agreed.

  • COUNTY’S QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN The County or its agent will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this Contract on not less than an annual basis. Such evaluation will include assessing the Contractor’s compliance with all Contract terms and conditions and performance standards. Contractor deficiencies which the County determines are severe or continuing and that may place performance of the Contract in jeopardy if not corrected will be reported to the Board of Supervisors. The report will include improvement/corrective action measures taken by the County and the Contractor. If improvement does not occur consistent with the corrective action measures, the County may terminate this Contract or impose other penalties as specified in this Contract.

  • PROJECT FINANCIAL RESOURCES i) Local In-kind Contributions $0 ii) Local Public Revenues $0 iii) Local Private Revenues iv) Other Public Revenues: $0 - ODOT/FHWA $0 - OEPA $2,675,745 - OWDA $0 - CDBG $0 - Other $0 SUBTOTAL $2,675,745 v) OPWC Funds: - Loan $299,000 SUBTOTAL $299,000 TOTAL FINANCIAL RESOURCES $2,974,745

  • FINANCIAL RESOURCES The Adviser has the financial resources available to it necessary for the performance of its services and obligations contemplated in the Pricing Disclosure Package, the Prospectus, and under this Agreement, the Investment Management Agreement and the Administration Agreement.

  • Resource Conservation Chapter 5 of the San Francisco Environment Code (“Resource Conservation”) is incorporated herein by reference. Failure by Contractor to comply with any of the applicable requirements of Chapter 5 will be deemed a material breach of contract.

  • Stormwater Management The Owner agrees that stormwater management measures shall be applicable to the development of the Lands, in a manner which is in accordance with the provisions of The Drainage Act, R.S.O. 1990, c.D.17 and amendments thereto, and to the satisfaction of the Municipality's Engineer.

  • National Environmental Policy Act All subrecipients must comply with the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) 42 U.S.C. 4321 et seq., and the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) Regulations (40 C.F.R. Parts 1500-1508) for Implementing the Procedural Provisions of NEPA, which requires Subrecipients to use all practicable means within their authority, and consistent with other essential considerations of national policy, to create and maintain conditions under which people and nature can exist in productive harmony and fulfill the social, economic, and other needs of present and future generations of Americans.

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