Construction Kickoff Summary

An extinguisher and a shovel ride with every crew working in dry vegetation.

Hand removal of vegetation and/or weed whacking are the authorized methods for vegetation removal along access roads, staging areas, and work areas within the Bethany Complex prior to allowing heavy equipment and vehicles to access these project sites after Covered Species preconstruction surveys and installment of wildlife exclusion barriers.

Non-living vegetative debris shall be cleared from around the immediate work footprint.

storage of concrete, wash water, and other contaminants in watertight containment structures

segregation, containment, and removal of contaminated soils to the approved disposal site

A database on known historic instances of contamination and results of any field inspections regarding the presence of hazardous materials shall be maintained.

clear labeling, handling, and safety instructions, and emergency contact information on hazardous material containers

storage of fuel, oil, and other petroleum products at designated sites for hazardous materials

prohibition of the accumulation and temporary storage of hazardous materials exceeding 90 days

Material Safety Data Sheets provided to all Project site personnel

storage of petroleum products in non-leaking containers at impervious storage sites from which an accidental spills cannot escape

Any equipment or vehicles driven and/or operated in or adjacent to Project construction sites shall be checked daily and maintained in good working order to prevent the release of contaminants that, if introduced to water, could be deleterious to aquatic life, wildlife, or riparian habitat.

daily inspection of equipment for oil, grease, and other petroleum products if equipment is in contact with water

using spills containment materials under transfer areas when transferring oil or other hazardous materials from trucks to storage containers

Refuel at least 100 feet from any water body, over secondary containment, with an attendant present.

All reserve fuel supplies shall be stored only within the confines of the designated staging areas, a minimum of 200 feet from surface waters and other sensitive habitats, such as wetlands.

cleaning of external petroleum products off of equipment prior to its contact to water

use of oil- absorbent booms for equipment used in or adjacent to water

In the event of an accidental spill, personnel shall identify and secure the source of the discharge and contain the discharge with sorbents, sandbags, or other material from spill kits

Keep a stocked spill kit within reach of every fuel transfer and every piece of equipment working over water.

At shift end, confirm every kit drawn from today was restocked before the crew leaves.

Permittee shall immediately stop and, pursuant to pertinent state and federal statutes and regulations, arrange for repair and clean up by qualified individuals of any fuel or hazardous waste leaks or spills at the time of occurrence, or as soon as it is safe to do so.

containment of contaminants in staging areas designed so that should an accidental spill occur, contaminants do not drain toward receiving waters or storm drain inlets; and staging of all stationary equipment in appropriate staging areas and positioned over drip pans.

The Designated Biologist(s) and/or Biological Monitor(s) shall assess the locations of the identified access roads prior to the installation of any visual barriers.

Temporary lighting on the north Delta intake structure or buildings associated with the north Delta intakes may be utilized for CDFW approved construction phase nighttime Covered Activities.

All construction lighting used within 500 feet of Covered Species suitable habitat shall be yellow or orange lighting.

Shield and aim every night fixture down and inward. No light crosses the work-area boundary.

Project-related vehicles shall access the Project construction site(s) during Covered Activities using existing routes and shall not cross GGS habitat outside of the Project construction site(s) unless otherwise authorized by CDFW.

Permittee shall confine movement of heavy equipment to existing or CDFW-approved access roads or to locations at least 75 feet from flagged burrows.

Permittee shall store equipment, supplies, and vehicles, and conduct vehicle and equipment services within the Project construction site at least 200 feet from suitable Covered Species aquatic habitat and/or other designated staging/storage areas.

Permittee shall confine all Project-related parking, storage areas, laydown sites, equipment storage, and any other surface-disturbing activities to the Project construction site using, to the extent possible, previously disturbed areas such as paved or previously cleared areas.

All Project personnel shall access the Project construction site and any Project maintenance area using existing and established routes identified in the Project Description and shall not cross Covered Species’ habitat outside of or enroute to the Project construction site or maintenance area unless authorized by CDFW through Conditions of Approval in this ITP.

Permittee shall not permit pets, campfires, or firearms in Project construction sites and site access routes, except firearms carried by authorized security personnel or local, state, or federal law enforcement officials.

After dark, 15 mph on every unpaved surface inside the work area, including haul roads.

Project vehicles shall observe a maximum speed limit of 10 miles per hour on unpaved non-public Project access roads and in construction and maintenance sites.

Project vehicles shall observe a 10 mile per hour speed limit on paved, non-public access roads where they occur within 200 feet of GGS habitat during the active season (May 1 – October 1) except where exclusion fencing has been installed, in which case Project vehicles may observe a speed limit of up to 30 miles per hour.

Speeds limits shall be enforced and posted in both directions.

20 mph on unpaved roads in daylight. Posted at each gate.

Speeds limits shall be enforced and posted in both directions.

To avoid attracting predators, Permittee shall ensure Project personnel dispose of all food-related trash items such as packaging, cans, bottles, and food scraps in enclosed containers.

Permittee shall initiate a trash abatement program before starting Covered Activities and shall continue the program for the duration of the Project.

Vehicles carrying trash shall have loads covered and secured to prevent trash and debris from falling onto roads and adjacent properties.

Haul all trash off site at the end of every shift. Nothing stays overnight.

During the CTS active season or within 300 feet of suitable CTS aquatic habitat, Permittee shall terminate all Covered Activities not encircled by an exclusion barrier, including use and/or construction of access roads for preconstruction activities, SCADA and transmission line construction and maintenance, and facility maintenance no less than 30 minutes before sunset and shall not resume Covered Activities until 30 minutes after sunrise.

Any vehicle traffic necessary during nighttime hours associated with emergency response, security, or operations and maintenance activities subsequent to construction shall be conducted with extra caution to minimize impacts to nocturnal Covered Species.