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Los Carneros Water District

Recycled Water Pipeline Project
Final Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration
SCH #2013122043
Prepared by:
SMB Environmental, Inc.

In Association with
Dennis Bowker Consulting Services
February 2014
Los Carneros Recycled Water Pipeline Project

Final IS/MND
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1-1
Chapter 2 Comments Received ............................................................................................. 2-1
Chapter 3 Responses to Comments ..................................................................................... 3-1
Chapter 4 Revisions to the Public Draft IS/MND ................................................................. 4-1
Chapter 5 CEQA Findings and Determination: .................................................................... 5-1
Appendicies
Appendix A Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program .............................................. A-1
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Chapter 1
Introduction
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA; Public Resources Code Section 21000, et
seq. and CEQA Guidelines), the Los Carneros Water District (District) prepared a Public Draft Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) to evaluate potential environmental impacts associated
with the Districts proposed Recycled Water Pipeline Project (Proposed Project). The purpose of the
Proposed Project is to augment the existing surface and groundwater supplies within the District for the
irrigation of landscape, vineyards and other agricultural lands within the District. This water will not be
used for domestic or direct potable uses.
On December 18, 2013, to initiate public review of the Draft IS/MND, the District filed a Notice of
Completion (NOC) for the project with the Governors Office of Planning and Research (State
Clearinghouse or SCH) and the County of Napa and released the Draft IS/MND for a 30-day public
review. The State Clearinghouse identified the project with SCH #2013122043. The 30-day public review
period was established between December 18, 2013 and January 21, 2014, with copies of the Draft
IS/MND available for review on the Districts website at http://www.carneroswater.org and the Napa
County Library at 580 Coombs Street, Napa, CA 94559.
This Final IS/MND was prepared according to CEQA Guidelines and considers and incorporates all
comments received by the State Clearinghouse and other agencies during the 30-day public review
period. The purpose of this document is to clarify facts set forth in the Public Draft IS/MND, as
necessary, to ensure accuracy. The District must consider the IS/MND, together with any comments
received, before approving the Proposed Project (Public Resources Code Section 21091(f); and CEQA
Guidelines Section 15074). The District has no affirmative duty to prepare formal responses to comments
on the Public IS/MND, but should have adequate information on the record explaining why the
comment(s) do/does not affect the conclusion that there are no potential significant environmental effects.
The District is required to, however, notify, in writing, any commenting agencies of the date of the public
hearing on the Proposed Project for which an IS/MND is prepared and will be decided upon for approval
(Public Resources Code Section 21092.5(b); and CEQA Guideline Section 15073).
This Final IS/MND is being distributed to agencies, stakeholder organizations, and individuals who
commented on the Public Draft IS/MND to ensure that interested parties have an opportunity to express
their views regarding the environmental impacts of the project, and to ensure that information pertinent to
permits and approvals is provided to decision makers for the District and CEQA responsible agencies. Both
written comments and oral testimony from the public hearing have been incorporated into the Final
IS/MND for the District Board to consider whether to approve the Proposed Project. The District is
scheduled to make a final decision on the Proposed Project on February 11, 2014 at 6:00 at the
Stonebridge School (formerly Carneros Elementary School) located at 1680 Los Carneros Avenue,
Napa, California, 94559.
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Chapter 2
Comments Received
During the 30-day public review period (December 18, 2013 through January 21, 2014), the District
received a total of two (2) comment letters on the Proposed Project. The District has reviewed and
considered the comments from each agency as follows in Table 2-1 below:
TABLE 2-1
AGENCY COMMENT LETTER RECEIVED
Date
December 31, 2013
January 17, 2014
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Commenting Agency
Erik Alm, District 4 Branch Chief
California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS)
111 Grand Avenue
P.O. Box 23660, MS-10
Oakland, CA 94623-0660
Cedric S. Irving, Environmental Scientist
State Water Resources Control Board
1001 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Comment
Letter
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Chapter 3
Responses to Comments
This chapter evaluates the comments received during the 30-day public review period (December 18,
2013 through January 21, 2014). The District received a total of two (2) comment letters on the Proposed
Project. The District has reviewed and considered the comments from each agency and provides a
response to each of those comments as provided for below.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CALTRANS)

Comment A-1. Comment Noted. The District will work with Caltrans to ensure that your concerns are
resolved during the environmental review process and including prior to a submittal of an encroachment
application. Please see the minor revisions and further clarification to Section 2.5 of the Public Draft
IS/MND in Chapter 4 Revisions to the Public Draft IS/MND to reflect potential additional permits that
may be required from Caltrans.
Comment A-2. Comment Noted. The District will, at the appropriate time and prior to an encroachment
permit application, provide Caltrans with a Traffic Impact Study or as further described as a Traffic
Control Plan in Mitigation Measure TRA-1: Prepare and Implement Traffic Control Plan on page 3-41 of
the Public Draft IS/MND which will show/disclose, to the extent possible, the truck haul routes and trip
generation rates for all scenarios affecting the state highway system. Further, the District will ensure that
the selected construction contractor(s) use Caltrans Guide for the Preparation of Traffic Impact Studies
for determining which scenarios to and methodologies to implement for traffic during construction.
Please see the minor revisions and further clarification to Mitigation Measure TRA-1 in Chapter 4
Revisions to the Public Draft IS/MND.
Comment A-3. Comment Noted. As stated in comment A-2 above, the District will at the appropriate time
and prior to an encroachment permit application, provide Caltrans with a Traffic Impact Study or as
further described as a Traffic Control Plan in Mitigation Measure TRA-1: Prepare and Implement Traffic
Control Plan on page 3-41 of the IS/MND which will show/disclose, to the extent possible, the truck haul
routes and trip generation rates for all scenarios affecting the state highway system. Further, the District
will ensure that the selected construction contractor(s) use Caltrans Guide for the Preparation of Traffic
Impact Studies for determining which scenarios to and methodologies to implement for traffic during
construction. Please see the minor revisions and further clarification to Mitigation Measure TRA-1 in
Chapter 4 Revisions to the Public Draft IS/MND.
Comment A-4. Comment Noted. The District will, as appropriate, apply for a transportation permit for
Project work that requires movement of oversized load vehicles on state roadways such as State Route
(SR) 29 and/or SR 121. Please see the minor revisions and further clarification to Mitigation Measure
TRA-1 in Chapter 4 Revisions to the Public Draft IS/MND.
Comment A-5. Comment Noted. The District will obtain an encroachment permit for any work or traffic
control that encroaches onto the State Right-of-Ways (ROW). Please see the minor revisions and further
clarification to Mitigation Measure TRA-1 in Chapter 4 Revisions to the Public Draft IS/MND.
STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD

Comment B-1. Comment Noted. Yes, the District is contemplating formally applying for funding under
the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). The District appreciates the State Water Resources
Control Boards (State Water Board) role and jurisdiction as a funding agency by law to preserve,
enhance, and restore the quality of Californias water resources.
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Comment B-2. Comment Noted. As requested, the District, upon completion of the Districts process to
comply with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), will provide the State Water Resources
Control Board (State Water Board) with the following applicable documents: (1) one copy of the Public
Draft and Final IS/MND and EA/FONSI1; (2) the resolution adopting/certifying the IS/MND making
CEQA findings; (3) all comments received during the review period and the Districts response to those
comments (see Chapters 2 and 3 of this Final IS/MND); (4) the adopted Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program (see Appendix A to this Final IS/MND); and (5) the Notice of Determination filed
with the Napa County Clerk and the Governors Office of Planning and Research, State Clearinghouse.
In addition, the District will provide any further notices of meetings and/or hearings held in regards to the
environmental review process of this Proposed Project if it is to be funded by the State Water Board.
Comment B-3. Comment Noted. The District appreciates the State Water Boards role in administering
the CWRSF program and fully understands that the program is partially funded by the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and requires the additional CEQA-Plus environmental
documentation and review. We appreciate the detailed information provided which will be required for
formally applying for these funds. We have prepared the Public Draft IS/MND and EA/FONSI in such a
way that the State Board and/or the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) can use this document as a basis
for complying with the necessary CEQA-Plus and/or NEPA requirements. If and when we formally apply
for CWSRF or federal funds under USBRs Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Program (Title XVI
Program), we will gladly work with the State Water Board and/or USBR to work through any remaining
issues. However, at this time, the District is moving forward with its CEQA process and responsibilities
as the CEQA Lead Agency. As explained in Comment B-2 above, the District will provide the State
Water Board with any and all necessary documents when it formally applies for funding under the
CWSRF Program.
Comment B-4. Comment Noted. The District agrees and has accordingly included Mitigation Measure
BIO-7: Implement Best Management Practices and Mitigation Measure BIO-8: Obtain All Required
Authorizations. In addition, and as appropriate and applicable, the District will provide the State Water
Board with copies of any documents such as: (1) Section 404 permit from the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers (USACE); (2) Section 401 Certification from the San Francisco Regional Water Quality
Control Board (SF Regional Board); (3) Streambed Alteration Agreement from the California Department
of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW): and a copy of a wetland delineation and survey assessment, if applicable.
Comment B-5. Comment Noted. The District understands the State Water Boards requirement that a
records search must be conducted within one year of the CWSRF projects financing approval and
includes a 0.5-mile radius from the Projects Area of Potential Effect (APE). As such, the District will
conduct and updated cultural resources records search at the appropriate time if and when the District
decides to formally apply for CWSRF funds.
Comment B-6. Comment Noted. The District conducted a cultural resources inventory to be in
compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and its implementing
regulations (36 Code of Federal Register [CFR] Part 800). As disclosed at the time the report was
written, no known or previously recorded historical, archeological, paleontological, and/or cultural
resources were identified and thus would not be affected by the construction and/or operation of the
Proposed Project. Further, the Proposed Project would not have, or cause, a substantial adverse change
in the significance of any known historical, archeological, paleontological, and/or cultural resources. As a
result, formal consultation with the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is not required or deemed
necessary based on our findings. However, it is possible that unidentified buried cultural resources could
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The Final EA/FONSI will not be prepared until a Federal Lead Agency is identified or determined for the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and/or the CEQA-Plus requirements for federal funding. This action is strictly
for CEQA purposes only at this point in time.
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be uncovered during construction. As such, the recommendations were for the protection of these
resources. The District believes that it has prepared a report in compliance with Section 106 of the
NHPA. Nevertheless, we have agreed to update the Cultural Resources Inventory Report as identified in
our response to Comment B-5 above. In addition, we look forward to working through this issue with the
State Water Board if the District formally applies for CWSRF funding. Please see the minor revisions and
further clarification to Page 25 of the December 2013 Cultural Resources Investigation Report as that was
listed as Appendix D of the Public Draft IS/MND located in Chapter 4 Revisions to the Public Draft
IS/MND.
Comment B-7. Comment Noted. The District will provide a digital copy of the Public Draft IS/MND and
EA/FONSI as well as the Final IS/MND and appendices as separate files to the CWSRF Project Manager
upon submittal of an application for funding.
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Chapter 4
Revisions to the Public Draft IS/MND
This chapter shows revisions to the December 2013 Public Draft IS/MND, subsequent to the documents
publication and public review. The revisions are presented in the order in which they appear in the Public
Draft IS/MND and are identified by section and page number in respective chapters. These revisions are
shown as excerpts from the Public Draft IS/MND, with strikethrough (strikethrough) text in indicate
deletions and underlined (underlined) text to indicate additions.
2.5
Responsible Agencies, Permits, and Approvals
Table 2 below summarizes the potential permits and/or approvals that may be required prior to
construction of the Proposed Project. Additional local approvals and permits may also be required.
Table 2: Potential Regulatory Requirements, Permits, and Authorizations for Project Facilities
Agency
Type of Approval
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Nationwide Permit #12 for Construction Activities

(or) Section 404 (Wetlands) Permit
San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality

Control Board
Section 401 Certification, Clean Water Act

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
General Permit for Stormwater Discharge
Associated with Construction Activities
Recycled Water Use Permit
California Division of Occupational Safety and

Health
Construction activities in compliance with

CAL/OSHA safety requirements
California Department of Fish and Game Wildlife
Streambed Alteration Agreements
California Department of Transportation
Traffic Impact Study

Traffic Control Plan
Transportation Permit
Encroachment Permit
Bay Area Air Quality Management District

(BAAQMD)
Authority to Construct
Permit to Operate
Napa Sanitation District
Recycled Water Service Agreement

Connection to its recycled water system
County of Napa
Encroachment Permit County Roads and Bridges

Construction/Grading Permit
3.4
Biological Resources
On Page 3-10, Mitigation Measure BIO-1: Conduct Pre-construction Protocol Level Plant Surveys
is herby revised as follows.
Mitigation Measure BIO-1: Conduct Pre-construction Protocol Level Plant Surveys. Prior to
construction, the District shall conduct two protocol-level rare plant surveys during the blooming period
for these species that are during the months of May and June. These surveys shall follow the protocol for
plant surveys as described in Nelson (1987), which are in compliance with CNPS, CDFW, and USFWS
guidelines. Should any of these species be present within the construction footprint, the District shall
attempt to avoid the plant species by implementing a 25-foot exclusion buffer. In addition, the District
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shall CDFW and/or USFWS shall be consulted with the CDFW and/or USFWS to develop further
appropriate mitigation and avoidance and/or mitigation measures.
On page 3-13, Mitigation Measure Bio-5: Conduct Pre-construction Surveys for Bats, is hereby revised as
follows.
Mitigation Measure BIO-5:
Conduct Pre-construction Preconstruction Surveys for Bats.
Preconstruction surveys for bats should take place during the maternity roosting season (defined
as April 1 through August 31). Surveys should be conducted by a qualified biologist no less than 14
days prior to removal of any trees, snags, or buildings within the project area. Ultrasonic acoustic
surveys and/or other site-appropriate survey method should be performed to determine the
presence or absence of bats utilizing the project site as roosting or foraging habitat. If special-status
bat species are detected during surveys, then appropriate species- and roost-specific mitigation
measures will be developed. Such measures may include providing a 500-foot exclusion buffer from
any identified active roosts or foraging habitat or postponing the removal of trees, snags, or
structures until the end of the maternity roosting season. or construction of species-appropriate
roosting habitat within or adjacent to the project site. Trees, snags, and buildings may be removed
outside of the maternity roosting season without performing preconstruction bat surveys.
3.16
Traffic and Transportation
On page 3-41, Mitigation Measure TRA-1: Prepare and Implement Traffic Control Plan is herby revised
as follows
Mitigation Measure TRA-1: Prepare and Implement Traffic Control Plan. As is consistent with
existing policy, the District shall require the contractor to prepare and implement effective traffic control
plans to show specific methods for maintaining traffic flows. This shall included, as applicable and/or
appropriate, the District or its contractor preparing a Traffic Impact Study consistent with Caltrans Guide
for the Preparation of Traffic Impact Studies that shows the truck haul routes and trip generations rates
for all scenarios affecting the state highway system (i.e. State Routes {SR} 29 and/or 121) once these
details are known. Examples of traffic control measures to be considered include: 1) use of flaggers to
maintain alternating one-way traffic while working on one-half of the street; 2) use of advance
construction signs and other public notices to alert drivers of activity in the area; 3) use of positive
guidance detour signing on alternate access streets to minimize inconvenience to the driving public; 4)
provisions for emergency access and passage; and 5) designated areas for construction worker parking. In
addition and as appropriate, the District shall obtain a Transportation Permit and/or an Encroachment
Permit from Caltrans for Project work that requires movement of oversized or excessive load vehicles on
state roadways, such as SR 29 and/or SR 121 and/or any work or traffic that encroaches onto State rightsof-ways.
Appendix D: Section 106 Cultural Resources Investigation Report

Section 4.5 Recommendations on Pages 25 and 26 are hereby revised as follows.
4.5
Findings and Recommendations
The District has conducted this cultural resources inventory to be in compliance with Section 106 of the
National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) and its implementing regulations (36 Code of Federal
Register [CFR] Part 800). At the time the report was written, no known or previously recorded historic,
archeological, paleontological, and/or cultural resources were identified and thus would not be affected by
the construction and/or operation of the Proposed Project. As such, the Proposed Project would not have,
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or cause, a substantial adverse change in the significance of any known historical, archeological,
paleontological, and/or cultural resources. As a result, formal consultation with the State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO) is not required or deemed necessary. However, it is possible that
unidentified buried cultural resources could be uncovered during construction. As such, several
recommendations and mitigation measures should be implemented to ensure that there are no significant
impacts to cultural resources that may exist in the APE as direct and indirect result of the Proposed
Project/Action. Based upon this investigation, detailed below are several recommendations and mitigation
measures that should be implemented to ensure that there are no significant impacts to cultural resources
that may exist in the APE as direct and indirect result of the Proposed Project/Action.
Halt work if cultural resources are discovered. In the event that any prehistoric or historic
subsurface cultural resources are discovered during ground disturbing activities, all work within
100 feet of the resources shall be halted and after notification, the District shall consult with a
qualified archaeologist to assess the significance of the find. If any find is determined to be
significant (CEQA Guidelines 15064.5[a][3] or as unique archaeological resources per Section
21083.2 of the California Public Resources Code), representatives of the District and a qualified
archaeologist shall meet to determine the appropriate course of action. In considering any
suggested mitigation proposed by the consulting archaeologist in order to mitigate impacts to
historical resources or unique archaeological resources, the lead agency shall determine whether
avoidance is necessary and feasible in light of factors such as the nature of the find, project
design, costs, and other considerations. If avoidance is infeasible, other appropriate measures
(e.g., data recovery) shall be instituted. Work may proceed on other parts of the project site while
mitigation for historical resources or unique archaeological resources is carried out.
Halt work if paleontological remains are discovered. If paleontological resources, such as

fossilized bone, teeth, shell, tracks, trails, casts, molds, or impressions are discovered during
ground-disturbing activities, work will stop in that area and within 100 feet of the find until a
qualified paleontologist can assess the significance of the find and, if necessary, develop
appropriate treatment measures in consultation with the District.
Halt work if human remains are found. If human remains are encountered during excavation
activities conducted for the Proposed Project/Action, all work in the adjacent area shall stop
immediately and the Napa County Coroners office shall be notified. If the Coroner determines
that the remains are Native American in origin, the Native American Heritage Commission shall
be notified and will identify the Most Likely Descendent, who will be consulted for
recommendations for treatment of the discovered human remains and any associated burial
goods.
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Appendix A
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
Los carneros Water District

Final Initial Study / Mitigated Negative Declaration
SCH #201312204303

Prepared for:
Los Carneos Water District
2111 Las Amigas Road
Napa, CA 94559

Prepared by:
SMB Environmental, Inc.

In association with Dennis Bowker Consulting Services

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INTRODUCTION
any of the other conditions related to changed circumstances or new

information that can require a subsequent or supplemental EIR under Public
Resources Code section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines section 15162 beyond
those impacts and conditions already identified in the Districts Public Draft
IS/MND.
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA; Public

Resources Code Section 21000, et seq. and CEQA Guidelines), the Los
Carneros Water District (District) prepared a Public Draft Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) to evaluate potential
environmental impacts associated with the Districts proposed Recycled
Water Project (Proposed Project). The purpose of the Proposed
Project/Action is to augment the existing surface and groundwater supplies
within the District for the irrigation of landscape, vineyards and other
agricultural lands within the District. This water will not be used for
domestic or direct potable uses.
PURPOSE OF MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING

PROGRAM
This MMRP has been prepared to ensure that all required mitigation
measures are implemented and completed in a satisfactory manner before
and during project construction and operation. The MMRP may be modified
by the District during project implementation, as necessary, in response to
changing conditions or other refinements. Table A (included at the end of
this document) has been prepared to assist the responsible parties in
implementing the mitigation measures. The table identifies individual
mitigation
measures,
monitoring/mitigation
timing,
responsible
person/agency for implementing the measure, monitoring and reporting
procedure, and space to confirm implementation of the mitigation measures.
The numbering of mitigation measures follows the numbering sequence
found in the Public Draft IS/MND.
CEQA Guidelines require public agencies to adopt a Mitigation Monitoring

and Reporting Program (MMRP) for changes to the project that it has
adopted or made a condition of project approval in order to mitigate or avoid
significant effects on the environment. A MMRP is required for the proposed
project because the IS/MND identifies potentially significant adverse impacts
related to project implementation, and mitigation measures have been
identified to reduce those impacts.
On December 18, 2013, to initiate public review of the Draft IS/MND, the
District filed a Notice of Completion (NOC) for the project with the
Governors Office of Planning and Research (State Clearinghouse or SCH)
and the County of Napa and released the Draft IS/MND for a 30-day public
review. The State Clearinghouse identified the project with SCH
#2013122043. The 30-day public review period was established between
December 18, 2013 and January 21, 2014, with copies of the Draft IS/MND
available
for
review
on
the
Districts
website
at
http://www.carneroswater.org and the Napa County Library at 580 Coombs
Street, Napa, CA 94559.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Unless otherwise specified herein, the District is responsible for taking all
actions necessary to implement the mitigation measures under its jurisdiction
according to the specifications provided for each measure and for
demonstrating that the action has been successfully completed. The District,
at its discretion, may delegate implementation responsibility or portions
thereof to a licensed contractor or other designated agent. The District would
be responsible for overall administration of the MMRP and for verifying that
District staff members, responsible agencies and/or the construction
contractor(s) have completed the necessary actions for each measure.
In February 2014, the District prepared a Final IS/MND according to CEQA

Guidelines and incorporates all comments received by the State
Clearinghouse and other agencies during the 30-day public review period.
As a result, some of the mitigation measures identified in the Public Draft
IS/MND have been revised to reflect those comments. Based on the Final
IS/MND, the Proposed Project would not result in new significant impacts,
substantially increase the severity of previously disclosed impacts, or involve

The District would designate a project manager to oversee implementation of

the MMRP. The District is primarily responsible for implementing the
mitigation measures for the Proposed Project as described in this MMRP.
Duties of the project manager include the following:

Ensure that routine inspections of the construction site are conducted

by appropriate District staff; check plans, reports, and other
documents required by the MMRP; and conduct report activities.
Enforcement This column identifies the party responsible for

enforcing compliance with the requirements of the mitigation
measure.
Serve as a liaison between the District and the contractor or project

applicant regarding mitigation monitoring issues.
Complete forms and maintain reports and other records and

documents generated by the MMRP.
Dated Signature for Verification of Compliance This column is

to be dated and signed by the person (either project manager or
his/her designee) responsible for verifying compliance with the
requirements of the mitigation measure.
Coordinate and ensure that corrective actions or enforcement

measures are taken, if necessary.
The responsible party for implementation of each item would identify the
staff members responsible for coordinating with the District on the MMRP.
REPORTING
The Districts project manager shall prepare a monitoring report, upon
completion of the project, on the compliance of the activity with the required
mitigation measures. Information regarding inspections and other
requirements shall be compiled and explained in the report. The report shall
be designed to simply and clearly identify whether mitigation measures have
been adequately implemented. At a minimum, each report shall identify the
mitigation measures or conditions to be monitored for implementation,
whether compliance with the mitigation measures or conditions has occurred,
the procedures used to assess compliance, and whether further action is
required. The report shall be presented to the District Board of Directors.
MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PLAN TABLE
The categories identified in Table A are described below.
Mitigation Measure This column provides the text of the

mitigation measures identified in the IS/MND.
Timing This column identifies the time frame in which the

mitigation will take place.

Table A
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan for the Los Carneros Water Districts Recycled Water Pipeline Project IS/MND

Mitigation Measure
3.3 AIR QUALITY

Mitigation Measure AIR-1: Dust Control. During all phases of construction,
the following dust control procedures shall be implemented:
Water all active construction sites as necessary.
Cover all trucks having soil, sand, or other loose material or maintain
at least two feet of freeboard on all trucks.
Apply water as necessary, or apply non-toxic soil stabilizers on all

unpaved access roads, parking areas and staging areas at construction
sites.
Sweep if visible soil material is carried into adjacent streets.
Water or apply non-toxic soil binders to exposed soil stockpiles.
Limit traffic speeds on unpaved areas to 15 mph.
3.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES

Mitigation Measure BIO-1: Conduct Pre-construction Protocol Level Plant
Surveys. Prior to construction, the District shall conduct two protocol-level rare
plant surveys during the blooming period for these species that are during the
months of May and June. These surveys shall follow the protocol for plant
surveys as described in Nelson (1987), which are in compliance with CNPS,
CDFW, and USFWS guidelines. Should any of these species be present within
the construction footprint, CDFW and/or USFWS shall be consulted to develop
appropriate mitigation and avoidance measures.
Mitigation Measure BIO-2: Conduct Breeding Surveys. For any construction
activities that occur between February 1 and August 31, preconstruction breeding
bird surveys shall be conducted by a qualified biologist prior to and within 10
days of any initial ground-disturbance activities. Surveys shall be conducted
within all suitable nesting habitat within 250 feet of the activity. All active, nonstatus passerine nests identified at that time shall be protected by a 50-foot radius
minimum exclusion zone. Active raptor or special-status species nests shall be
protected by a buffer with a minimum radius of 200 feet. A minimum 500-foot
exclusion buffer shall be established around active white-tailed kite and golden
eagle nests.
Per CDFW and USFWS recommendations, the following
considerations apply to this mitigation measure:
Timing
Implementation1
Prior to
construction of
The Proposed
Project.
Prior to and during

construction of the
Proposed Project.
Dated Signature for

Verification of Compliance
Enforcement1
Bay Area Air Quality

Management District
California Department of
Fish and Wildlife
U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service
Prior to and during

construction of the
Proposed Project.
Fish and Wildlife
Service
Survey results are valid for 14 days from the survey date. Should
ground disturbance commence later than 14 days from the survey date,
The Los Carneos Water District is primarily responsible for implementing the mitigation measures for the Proposed Project/Action as described in this MMRP.


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surveys shall be repeated. If no breeding birds are encountered, then

work may proceed as planned.
Exclusion zone sizes may vary, depending on habitat characteristics

and species, and are generally larger for raptors and colonial nesting
birds. Each exclusion zone shall remain in place until the nest is
abandoned or all young have fledged.
The non-breeding season is defined as September 1 to January 31.

During this period, breeding is not occurring and surveys are not
required. However, if nesting birds are encountered during work
activities in the non-breeding season, disturbance activities within a
minimum of 50 feet of the nest shall be postponed until the nest is
abandoned or young birds have fledged.
Mitigation Measure BIO-3: Conduct Nesting Surveys. For any construction

activities initiated between March 15 and September 1, surveys for nesting
Swainsons hawk are required with 0.25 mile of areas of disturbance. If an active
nest is found, a qualified biologist shall monitor the nest during construction
activities within 0.25 mile of the nest to determine whether project construction
may result in abandonment. The monitor shall continue monitoring the nest until
construction within 0.25 mile of the nest is completed, or until all chicks have
completely fledged. If the monitor determines that construction may result in
abandonment of the nest, all construction activities within 0.25 mile shall be
halted until the nest is abandoned or all young have fledged.
Prior to and during

construction of the
Proposed
Project/Action.
Mitigation Measure BIO-4: Protect Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse: The

following measures to mitigate impacts to the salt marsh harvest mouse shall be
implemented:
Prior to the
construction of
the Proposed
Project
Prior to the commencement of earthmoving activity for the pipeline

segment on the east side of the Napa River, the footprint of the work
area shall be flagged. The work area shall be the minimum necessary to
complete the drilling work.
Pickleweed within the flagged footprint area shall be removed using

hand tools at least 7 days prior to start of any work. A biologist shall
first survey the flagged work area for the salt marsh harvest mouse
prior to vegetation removal and shall be present during the removal. If
a salt marsh harvest mouse is observed, the biologist shall have
authority to stop work until the species has left the flagged work area,
at which time vegetation removal can continue. The vegetation
removal will allow any salt marsh harvest mouse potentially present to
disperse away from the work area into more dense cover.
Once the vegetation has been removed, a temporary barrier fence shall
be constructed along the flagged boundaries of the cleared work area to


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prevent salt marsh harvest mice from re-entering the work area.
No equipment, storage of materials, or work shall be allowed within

any identified salt marsh harvest mouse habitat outside of the cleared
work area.
A biologist shall conduct weekly inspections of the barrier fence to

identify maintenance needs. Following completion of all work and
removal of equipment, the barrier fence shall be removed and the
disturbed area shall be re-seeded.
If this potential impact from the project falls within the jurisdiction of
the CDFW or the USFWS through a federal action, such measures
shall be applied as required by those agencies to avoid or minimize
impacts prior to any construction that would significantly impact the
species.
Mitigation Measure BIO-5: Conduct Preconstruction Surveys for Bats.

Preconstruction surveys for bats should take place during the maternity roosting
season (defined as April 1 through August 31). Surveys should be conducted by a
qualified biologist no less than 14 days prior to removal of any trees, snags, or
buildings within the project area. Ultrasonic acoustic surveys and/or other siteappropriate survey method should be performed to determine the presence or
absence of bats utilizing the project site as roosting or foraging habitat. If specialstatus bat species are detected during surveys, then appropriate species- and
roost-specific mitigation measures will be developed. Such measures may
include postponing the removal of trees, snags, or structures until the end of the
maternity roosting season or construction of species-appropriate roosting habitat
within or adjacent to the project site. Trees, snags, and buildings may be removed
outside of the maternity roosting season without performing preconstruction bat
surveys.
Prior to and during

construction of the
Proposed Project.
Mitigation Measure BIO-6: Provide Exclusion Fencing. Prior to construction

activities associated with the pipeline segment on the east side of the Napa River,
the District shall install exclusion fencing around upland areas slated for ground
disturbance to prevent pond turtles from excavating nests. This measure shall
apply between March 1 and April 30. The exclusion fence shall be constructed
from silt fencing to avoid turtle injury and entrapment and shall be maintained
until ground disturbance in the upland habitat is complete. Construction
activities involving land equipment shall be minimized to the extent feasible
from February to November within 100 feet of aquatic habitat where turtles are
found. A qualified biologist shall be present during the construction activities to
relocate any turtles that are found in proximity to or within the construction
areas.
Prior to and during

construction of the
Proposed Project.
Mitigation Measure BIO-7: Implement Best Management Practices. To

reduce potentially significant erosion and siltation, the District and/or its selected
Prior to and during

construction of the

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Service
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Service

contractor(s) shall obtain a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Permit (SWPPP)

and implement Best Management Practices and erosion control measures as
required by the San Francisco RWQCB. Best Management Practices to reduce
erosion and siltation shall include, at a minimum, the following measures:
Avoidance of construction activities during inclement weather; limitation of
construction access routes and stabilization of access points; stabilization of
cleared, excavated areas by providing vegetative buffer strips, providing plastic
coverings, and applying ground base on areas to be paved; protection of adjacent
properties by installing sediment barriers or filters, or vegetative buffer strips;
stabilization and prevention of sediments from surface runoff from discharging
into storm drain outlets; use of sediment controls and filtration to remove
sediment from water generated by dewatering; and returning all drainage patterns
to pre-construction conditions. Construction crews shall avoid entering the
stream channels or disturbing their banks during construction. This mitigation
measure shall be coordinated with Mitigation Measure HWQ-1.
Proposed Project.
Mitigation Measure BIO-8: Obtain all Required Authorizations. Prior to

issuance of encroachment permits for the Proposed Project/Action, the District,
as necessary, shall conduct a wetlands delineation study in sensitive areas of the
Proposed Project/Action and obtain all required authorization from agencies with
jurisdiction riparian habitats and jurisdictional wetlands in the area. Such
agencies may include, but are not limited to, the United States Army Corps of
Engineers, the California Department of Fish and Game, and the San Francisco
Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board. Impacted habitat shall be offset
through onsite restoration, offsite restoration, or purchase of credits at a CDFW
and USFWS-approved mitigation bank in the region at no less than a 1:1 ratio.
The requirements of this mitigation measure do not apply if pipeline installation
activities completely avoid work within the bed, bank, or channel of the Napa
River.
Prior to and during

construction of the
Proposed Project.
3.5 CULTURAL RESOURCES

Mitigation Measure CR-1: Halt work if cultural resources are discovered.
In the event that any prehistoric or historic subsurface cultural resources are
discovered during ground disturbing activities, all work within 100 feet of the
resources shall be halted and after notification, the District shall consult with a
qualified archaeologist to assess the significance of the find. If any find is
determined to be significant (CEQA Guidelines 15064.5[a][3] or as unique
archaeological resources per Section 21083.2 of the California Public Resources
Code), representatives of the District and a qualified archaeologist shall meet to
determine the appropriate course of action. In considering any suggested
mitigation proposed by the consulting archaeologist in order to mitigate impacts
to historical resources or unique archaeological resources, the lead agency shall
determine whether avoidance is necessary and feasible in light of factors such as
the nature of the find, project design, costs, and other considerations. If
avoidance is infeasible, other appropriate measures (e.g., data recovery) shall be
instituted. Work may proceed on other parts of the project site while mitigation
for historical resources or unique archaeological resources is carried out.

Fish and Wildlife
Service
San Francisco Regional
Water Quality Control Board
Fish and Wildlife
Service
Upon discovery of
cultural resources
State Historic Preservation

Office (SHPO):

Mitigation Measure CR-2: Stop work if paleontological remains are

discovered. If paleontological resources, such as fossilized bone, teeth, shell,
tracks, trails, casts, molds, or impressions are discovered during
ground-disturbing activities, work will stop in that area and within 100 feet of the
find until a qualified paleontologist can assess the significance of the find and, if
necessary, develop appropriate treatment measures in consultation with the
District.
Before and during

ground-disturbing
activities.
Mitigation Measure CR-3: Halt work if human remains are found. If

human remains are encountered during excavation activities conducted for the
Proposed Project, all work in the adjacent area shall stop immediately and the
Napa County Coroners office shall be notified. If the Coroner determines that
the remains are Native American in origin, the Native American Heritage
Commission shall be notified and will identify the Most Likely Descendent, who
will be consulted for recommendations for treatment of the discovered human
remains and any associated burial goods.
Upon the
discovery of
suspected human
remains.
3.6 GEOLOGY AND SOILS

Mitigation Measure GEO-1: Perform Geotechnical Investigation. The
District shall require a design-level geotechnical study to be prepared prior to
project implementation to determine proper design and construction methods,
including any cathodic protection measures needed for installing the pipelines in
these soils as well as the design of any new storage pond(s). The geotechnical
study shall evaluate the potential for impacts to groundwater by determining soil
permability and other characteristics that affect water movement, in addition to
issues related to erosion and seismic hazards.

Office (SHPO):

Napa County Coroner

Office (SHPO):

Prior to
completion of
engineering plans
for the Proposed
Project.
Prior to
construction and
operation the
Proposed Project.

Mitigation Measure HAZ-2: Properly Dispose of Contaminated Soil and/or

Groundwater. If contaminated soil and/or groundwater is encountered or if
suspected contaminated is encountered during project construction, work shall be
halted in the area, and the type and extent of the contamination shall be
identified. A contingency plan to dispose of any contaminated soil or
groundwater shall be developed through consultation with appropriate regulatory
agencies.
Prior to
construction and
Throughout
operation of the
Proposed Project.

Mitigation Measure HAZ-3: Properly Dispose of Hydrostatic Test Water.

Dewatering of the pipeline during hydrostatic testing during construction as well
Prior to
construction and
3.8 HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Mitigation Measure HAZ-1: Store, Handle, Use Hazardous Materials in
Accordance with Applicable Laws. The District shall ensure that all
construction-related hazardous materials and hazardous wastes shall be stored,
handled, and used in a manner consistent with relevant and applicable federal,
state, and local laws. In addition, construction-related hazardous materials and
hazardous wastes shall be staged and stored at NSDs facilities and 100 feet away
from stream channels and steep banks to keep these materials a safe distance
from near-by residents and prevent them from entering surface waters in the
event of an accidental release.


as any dewatering as a result of operations and maintenance activities shall be

discharged to land and not into any creeks, drainages, or waterways and shall
require prior approval from the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality
Control Board.
3.9 HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
Mitigation Measure HWQ-1: Implement Construction Best Management
Practices. To reduce potentially significant erosion and siltation, the District
and/or its selected contractor(s) shall obtain a Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Permit (SWPPP) and implement Best Management Practices and erosion control
measures as required by the San Francisco RWQCB.
Best Management
Practices to reduce erosion and siltation shall include the following measures:
Avoidance of construction activities during inclement weather; limitation of
construction access routes and stabilization of access points; stabilization of
cleared, excavated areas by providing vegetative buffer strips, providing plastic
coverings, and applying ground base on areas to be paved; protection of adjacent
properties by installing sediment barriers or filters, or vegetative buffer strips;
stabilization and prevention of sediments from surface runoff from discharging
into storm drain outlets; use of sediment controls and filtration to remove
sediment from water generated by dewatering; and returning all drainage patterns
to pre-existing conditions.
Mitigation Measure HWQ-2: Implement Recycled Water Best Management
Practices. In order to help reduce the potential effects of increased salt loading
potential as a result of using recycled water, the District shall:
Ensure that water is applied consistent with Title 22 requirements and

in amounts (frequency and intensity) which meet the demands of the
plant (agronomic rates), but not in excessive amounts such that salts
buildup in the soil beyond the root zone and/or otherwise are leached to
groundwater;
Ensure that adequate soil drainage is maintained;
Ensure that salt-sensitive plants are not to be spray wet; and
Addressing sodium and alkalinity concerns through addition of water

and soil amendments, including addition of gypsum.
operation the
Proposed Project.
Develop SWPPP
prior to and
implement
throughout
construction.


Incorporation
measures into
SWPPP prior to
construction and
implementation
throughout
construction,
as appropriate


In addition and prior to operation of the recycled water system, the District shall
prepare and submit for approval of the San Francisco Regional Water Quality
Control Board, a recycled water operations and maintenance plan and recycled
water users guide to identify general and site-specific BMPs that will be
implemented to ensure that recycled water will be used in a manner that protects
ground and surface water. The BMPs shall address measures to protect against
recycled water runoff that is not incidental, provide for detection and correction
of leaks, and ensure that pollutants such as salts and nutrients are not discharged

at concentrations that could adversely impact groundwater. The BMPs shall also
address both agronomic irrigation and frost protection uses.
Specifically, the recycled water for irrigation BMPs shall include the type of
irrigation system, proper design and operation of the irrigation system,
application methods (e.g., agronomic application, use of repeat start times and
multiple water days to increase irrigation efficiency and reduce runoff potential,
no application during precipitation events), setbacks to surface waters, physical
systems to capture runoff and prevent it from reaching surface waters. BMPs
shall also describe how salts and nutrients will be managed in a manner that
protects groundwater quality.
Development of
the Report of
Waste Discharge.
Prior to and during

construction of the
Proposed Project.
Mitigation Measure NOI-2: Locate Staging Areas away from Sensitive

Receptors. The Districts construction specification shall require that the
contractor select staging areas as far as feasibly possible from sensitive receptors.
Prior to and during

construction of the
Proposed Project.
Mitigation Measure NOI-3: Maintain Mufflers on Equipment. The

Districts construction specifications shall require the contractor to maintain all
construction equipment with manufacturers specified noise-muffling devices.
Prior to and during

construction of the
Proposed Project.
Mitigation Measure NOI-4: Idling Prohibition and Enforcement. The

District shall prohibit and enforce unnecessary idling of internal combustion
engines. In practice, this would mean turning off equipment if it will not be used
Prior to and during

construction of the
Proposed Project.

Mitigation Measure HWQ-3: Prepare Antidegradation Analysis. Prior to

implementation, the District shall prepare and submit to the San Francisco
Regional Water Board an antidegradation analysis as part of its Report of Waste
Discharge that demonstrates that the storage and irrigation of recycled water will
not result in degradation of groundwater or surface water. The analysis shall also
include measures for the discharge of any hydrostatic test water/dewatering
pipeline. This analysis shall identify the fate and transport of pollutants of
concern, and shall address salts, nutrients, and any other pollutants that could be
present in the recycled water at concentrations that could affect surface and/or
groundwater quality. For any storage pond(s) operated by individual growers, the
analysis shall determine the leakage rate through the pond liner and the impact of
pond leakage on groundwater and nearby surface water. The analysis shall
determine whether there are any anticipated increases in pollutant concentrations
over background groundwater quality. If any potential degradation is identified,
the analysis shall demonstrate that any degradation is in the best interest of the
people of the state and that it will not result in the exceedance of any
groundwater quality objectives. This antidegradation analysis shall be prepared
and submitted as part of a Report of Waste Discharge.
3.12 NOISE
Mitigation Measure NOI-1: Limit Construction Hours. Construction
activities will be limited to the least noise-sensitive times and will comply with
both the Napa County and the City of Napa noise ordinances. Construction,
alteration, repair or land development activities shall be allowed on weekdays
between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., on Saturdays between the hours of 8 a.m.
and 5 p.m. No construction shall be permitted on Sundays.


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for five or more minutes.

Mitigation Measure NOI-5: Equipment Location and Shielding. The
District shall require locating all stationary noise-generating construction
equipment such as air compressors as far as possible from homes and businesses.
3.17 TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION
Mitigation Measure TRA-1: Prepare and Implement Traffic Control Plan.
As is consistent with existing policy, the District shall require the contractor to
prepare and implement effective traffic control plans to show specific methods
for maintaining traffic flows. This shall included, as applicable and/or
appropriate, the District or its contractor preparing a Traffic Impact Study
consistent with Caltrans Guide for the Preparation of Traffic Impact Studies that
shows the truck haul routes and trip generations rates for all scenarios affecting
the state highway system (i.e. State Routes {SR} 29 and/or 121) once these
details are known. Examples of traffic control measures to be considered include:
1) use of flaggers to maintain alternating one-way traffic while working on onehalf of the street; 2) use of advance construction signs and other public notices to
alert drivers of activity in the area; 3) use of positive guidance detour signing
on alternate access streets to minimize inconvenience to the driving public; 4)
provisions for emergency access and passage; and 5) designated areas for
construction worker parking. In addition and as appropriate, the District shall
obtain a Transportation Permit and/or an Encroachment Permit from Caltrans for
Project work that requires movement of oversized or excessive load vehicles on
state roadways, such as SR 29 and/or SR 121 and/or any work or traffic that
encroaches onto State rights-of-ways.
Mitigation Measure TRA-2: Return Roads to Pre-construction Condition.
Following construction, the District shall ensure that road surfaces that are
damaged during construction are returned to their pre-construction condition or
better.
Prior to and during

construction of the
Proposed Project.
Prior to and during

construction of the
Proposed Project.
Caltrans
Napa County
Prior to and during

construction of the
Proposed Project.

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STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD

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Revisions to the Public Draft IS/MND

Responsible Agencies, Permits, and Approvals

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Nationwide Permit #12 for Construction Activities

San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality

Section 401 Certification, Clean Water Act

California Division of Occupational Safety and

Construction activities in compliance with

California Department of Fish and Game Wildlife

Streambed Alteration Agreements

California Department of Transportation

Traffic Impact Study

Bay Area Air Quality Management District

Napa Sanitation District

Recycled Water Service Agreement

Encroachment Permit County Roads and Bridges

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Traffic and Transportation

Appendix D: Section 106 Cultural Resources Investigation Report

Findings and Recommendations

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Halt work if paleontological remains are discovered. If paleontological resources, such as

MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM

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any of the other conditions related to changed circumstances or new

Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA; Public

PURPOSE OF MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING

CEQA Guidelines require public agencies to adopt a Mitigation Monitoring

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In February 2014, the District prepared a Final IS/MND according to CEQA

The District would designate a project manager to oversee implementation of

Ensure that routine inspections of the construction site are conducted

Enforcement This column identifies the party responsible for

Serve as a liaison between the District and the contractor or project

Complete forms and maintain reports and other records and

Dated Signature for Verification of Compliance This column is

Coordinate and ensure that corrective actions or enforcement

Mitigation Measure This column provides the text of the

Timing This column identifies the time frame in which the

Recycled Water Pipeline Project

3.3 AIR QUALITY

Water all active construction sites as necessary.

Apply water as necessary, or apply non-toxic soil stabilizers on all

Sweep if visible soil material is carried into adjacent streets.

Water or apply non-toxic soil binders to exposed soil stockpiles.

Limit traffic speeds on unpaved areas to 15 mph.

3.4 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES

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