Qualified Biologist for Species
- Type
- Action List
- Project
- Delta Conveyance
- Exported
- 2026-10-19
- Actions
- 7
| Action | Frequency | Commitments |
|---|---|---|
| Approval & Consultation | ||
| Obtain CDFW Approval of a Substitute Biologist or Monitor | As needed | COA 9.2 |
| Submit Annual Biologist Reapproval List to CDFW | Recurring | COA 9.2 |
| Submit Biologist Resume Forms to CDFW Before Each Phase | One time | COA 9.2 |
| Reporting | ||
| Notify the Designated Biologist of CBB, CTS or SWHA Take or Injury | As needed | COA 11.52, COA 11.81, COA 11.103 |
| Notify the Designated Biologist of Covered Species Take or Injury | As needed | COA 10.16, COA 11.68, COA 11.93 |
| Report CBB Sightings to the Designated Biologist | As needed | COA 11.94 |
| Report MALI and CTS Finds to the Designated Biologist | As needed | COA 11.51.1, COA 11.108 |
Approval & Consultation
Obtain CDFW Approval of a Substitute Biologist or Monitor
COA 9.2
If a Designated Biologist, Fisheries Biologist or Biological Monitor must be changed for a Project Phase after Covered Activities have started, Permittee obtains CDFW approval of the replacement at least five business days before that individual begins biological monitoring.
- Frequency
- As needed
- Timing
- at least five business days in advance of the new individual undertaking biological monitoring activities
- Bouldin Island Geotechnical Exploration
- Completed
- Byron Tract Forebay
- In Progress
Submit Annual Biologist Reapproval List to CDFW
COA 9.2
Before January 31 each year, Permittee provides CDFW a list seeking annual reapproval of the Designated Biologists, Fisheries Biologists and Biological Monitors working on all ongoing Project Phases, noting any change in their qualifications, roles or responsibilities.
- Frequency
- Recurring
- Timing
- prior to January 31 each year
- Southern Forebay & Pumping Plant
- Not StartedDue 2026-07-181 of 3 done
Submit Biologist Resume Forms to CDFW Before Each Phase
COA 9.2
At least 30 days before starting Covered Activities for each Project Phase, Permittee submits to CDFW the name, qualifications, business address and contact information of each Designated Biologist, Fisheries Biologist and Biological Monitor on the Biologist Resume Form (Attachment 3) or an equivalent format.
- Frequency
- One time
- Timing
- at least 30 days before starting Covered Activities for each Project Phase
- Southern Forebay & Pumping Plant
- In ProgressDue 2026-05-05
Reporting
Notify the Designated Biologist of CBB, CTS or SWHA Take or Injury
COA 11.52, COA 11.81, COA 11.103
Permittee immediately notifies the Designated Biologist when a CBB, CTS or SWHA is taken, injured or killed by a Covered Activity, or is found dead or injured within the vicinity of a preconstruction activity, construction site or maintenance area.
- Frequency
- As needed
- Timing
- immediately
- Intake C — North Delta
- In Progress
- Bethany Reservoir Aqueduct
- Completed
- Southern Forebay & Pumping Plant
- Not Started
Notify the Designated Biologist of Covered Species Take or Injury
COA 10.16, COA 11.68, COA 11.93
Permittee immediately notifies the Designated Biologist, Fisheries Biologist or Biological Monitor whenever a Covered Species — including GGS or TRBL — is taken or injured by a Covered Activity, or is found dead or injured in the vicinity of preconstruction, construction or maintenance work.
- Frequency
- As needed
- Timing
- immediately
- Intake B — North Delta
- In Progress
Report CBB Sightings to the Designated Biologist
COA 11.94
All Project personnel inform the Designated Biologist whenever they encounter a CBB or an insect resembling CBB within the Project construction site or 50 feet beyond it, during any phase of Covered Activities.
- Frequency
- As needed
- Intake B — North Delta
- In Progress
Report MALI and CTS Finds to the Designated Biologist
COA 11.51.1, COA 11.108
Project personnel immediately notify the Designated Biologist when MALI is found within a construction site or maintenance area, or when a CTS is found within a construction site or 75 feet beyond it.
- Frequency
- As needed
- Timing
- shall notify the Designated Biologist(s) immediately
- Intake B — North Delta
- Overdue