14-6.03D(3)_A07-21-17__2015

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Section 14-6.03D(3). Use if PLACs require a biological resource information program and the Department is not preparing this program.

Replace Reserved in section 14-6.03D(3) with:

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Prepare and present a biological resource information program to familiarize personnel with regulated species and habitats, related laws and regulations, and species protection measures and protocols.

2. Add or delete list items as neededbased on district experience or if needed to clarify a PLAC requirement. Do not copy requirements from PLACs.

The biological resource information program must include:

1.Identification of the job site, ESAs, and species protection areas

2.Description of the regulated species and its general ecology

3.Description of habitats used by the regulated species and their locations

4.Requirements for protecting regulated species

5.Definition and consequences of take of regulated species

6.Response plan for encounters with the regulated species or a species that looks like one

7.Permit requirements for touching or moving a regulated species

8.Requirements for species protection

9.Description of avoidance and minimization measures

10.Handout materials about the regulated species, its habitats, and species protection measures

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A Contractor-supplied biologist must develop the program and present the biological resource training.

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Submit an outline of your program within 7 days after Contract approval. If the submittal is rejected, submit a revised outline within 7 days of receiving the rejection.

5. Use to revise the standard 15-day review. Insert the number of days as required by PLACs or determined by the project biologist.

Allow ______days for the Department's review of your outline of the program.

6. Insert the number of days. Use 2 days or a number required by PLACs or determined by the project biologist.

Notify the Engineer at least 7 days before the 1st training session. Submit an attendance list with the printed and signed name of each attendee within _____ business days after each session. Submit a separate attendance list for each subsequent training session for new personnel.

7. Insert the length of time. Use 30 minutes, the time required by PLACs, or as determined by the project biologist.

Personnel who must complete biological resource training include laborers, tradesmen, material suppliers, equipment maintenance staff, supervisors, foremen, office staff, food vendors, and other workers who stay at the job site longer than ______minutes.

8. Use if required by PLACs. Add or delete rows and columns as needed.

Provide hard-hat stickers to personnel who have completed the biological resource information training. The sticker must show the following information:

Training title or acronym / Completion date

9-11. Use if handout materials are required.

9. Use for Department-supplied handout materials.

The Department provides handout materials about the regulated species.

10. Use for Contractor-supplied handout materials.

Provide a handout that describes the regulated species, their habitats, and protection measures as listed in species protection or in PLACs.

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Distribute the handout to each attendee. Display and maintain the handout at all construction field offices and on all information boards.