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Alternatives Analysis is included under Task 8.10 as a contingency task. Subtask 5.7 – Section 7 Consultation Document ● Prepare biological documents for the ACE to initiate formal or informal consultation with both NOAA Fisheries/National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). Because eelgrass has potential to occur along the East Bay shoreline and because eelgrass beds are considered Essential Fish Habitat (EFH) by NMFS, CONSULTANT will visually inspect the lagoon and all areas within 150 feet of the limits of work from land as part of the reconnaissance -level site visit included under Task 2.1. If eelgrass is observed during this site visit, a preliminary eelgrass survey will be conducted by CONSULTANT under contingency if previously stated task ● Prepare a federal format Biological Assessment (BA) and EFH Assessment that assesses potential effects on aquatic species and habitats and determines if the proposed action would have an adverse effect on federally protected fisheries (steelhead, green sturgeon, and Delta smelt). If needed, the assessment will include the results of CONSULTANT’s preliminary eelgrass survey described in previously stated task. The BA will include avoidance and minimization measures that will be modeled after those included in the City’s EIR, but the measures proposed by CONSULTANT may differ according to federal agency preferences. The BA will be included in the ACE permit application (Task 5), and CONSULTANT biologists will prepare responses to up to one round of comments and questions from each agency (NMFS, USFWS). Subtask 5.8 - Section 106 Consultation Document ● Prepare a cultural resources study to support a Section 106 consultation between the ACE and the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO). As part of this study, Pacific Legacy will request a records search and literature review from the Northwest Information Center (NWIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System (CHRIS). The records search will collect information on prior studies and known cultural resources within the Area of Potential Effect (APE) with a surrounding 0.25-mile buffer. ● Contact the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) with a request for a search of the Sacred Lands File and request a list of potential Native American stakeholders who may have information regarding cultural resources within the APE. Typically, those potential stakeholders are contacted with a request for information related to potential cultural resources in and around the APE. Consistent with 36 CFR 800,Pacific Legacy will provide stakeholders with a brief project description, a map of the APE, and agency contact information. The NAHC typically responds to requests within four to six weeks. Following formal notification about the project, Native American tribal representatives and individuals have 30 days to request consultation. ● Conduct an archaeological inventory study of the APE. The results of the archaeological study will be included in the cultural resources report. The report will also include a description of the project and location; results of the records and literature search and Native American communication; a discussion of field methods and constraints, observations, and results; and a summary with conclusions and recommendations. The report will include maps, archaeological site location data (if relevant), photographic documentation, and other graphics as needed. The format and contents of the report will follow SHPO guidelines for Archaeological Resource Management Reports (ARMRs). Subtask 5.9- SWPPP Design and Application ● Incorporate Erosion Control plans prepared under the Demolition Permit ● Prepare the required documents associated with the NOI and SWPPP documents and assist the