Appendix A Natural Environment Study (Minimal Impacts)

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Natural Environment Study (Minimal Impacts) 2.2. Studies Required 2.2.1. Literature Search Prior to performing the field survey, existing documentation relevant to the BSA was reviewed. To identify the existence and potential for occurrence of sensitive or special -status plant and animal species in the vicinity of the BSA, federal and state database records were reviewed within the nine United States Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-minute topographic quadrangles surrounding the BSA, including the Anaheim, Whittier, La Habra, Yorba Linda, Orange, Tustin, Newport Beach, Los Alamitos, and Seal Beach quadrangles. Appendix A provides lists obtained from the following databases: • CDFW California Natural Diversity Database (CNDDB) RareFind 5: This database covers special -status plant and animal species as well as special -status natural communities that occur within California. A list of occurrence records was generated on February 15, 2018, for a search area encompassing nine USGS 7.5- minute topographic quadrangles surrounding the BSA. This search was repeated on August 8, 2018, to verify that the latest occurrence records have been incorporated into the analysis. • California Native Plant Society (CNPS) Online Inventory of Rare and Endangered Plants (CNPS v8-02, 2018): A list of plant species was generated on February 15, 2018, using a search area encompassing nine USGS 7.5-minute topographic quadrangles surrounding the BSA. This search was repeated on August 8, 2018, to verify that the latest occurrence records have been incorporated into the analysis. • Information, Planning, and Conservation System (IPAC), which is administered by the USFWS: This database provides information about the federally covered resources within the vicinity of a proposed project. USFWS geographic information system (GIS) layers of critical habitat and aquatic resources mapped by the USFWS National Wetlands Inventory were also reviewed (USFWS 2018a). An unofficial USFWS trust resource report was generated for the BSA on February 15, 2018 (USFWS 2018b). An updated trust resource report was generated on October 28, 2018 and is included in Appendix A. • National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries), West Coast Region, California Species List Online Tool: An official species list was received on March 16, 2018. An updated official species list was received on October 28, 2018, and is included in Appendix A. ................................................................................................................................................ . Fairview Street Improvements from 9th Street to 16th Street and Bridge Replacement Project 11