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4/17/20 (P:\TER2001\BA\Special‐Status Species Biological Resources Habitat Assessment 4‐17‐20 .docx) 6  If a salt marsh wandering shrew is observed in or near the project area, all construction shall cease until the salt marsh wandering shrew is captured by a CDFW‐approved biologist possessing the appropriate permits and relocated to other suitable habitat on the project site in accordance with a pre‐approved Sensitive Species Relocation Plan (SSRP). A brief SSRP shall be submitted to and approved by the CDFW and USFWS prior to the commencement of any project activities.  The area beneath vehicles or equipment parked in the project area shall be checked for the presence of salt marsh wandering shrew before being moved, during construction, and during movement of staging materials within the entire project site.  Vehicle speed limits on the project site shall not exceed 10 miles per hour. Special‐Status Fish and Tidal Slough Habitat In the preferred scenario, where the existing outfall may be utilized, subject to minor maintenance, the following mitigation measure shall be implemented: To minimize impacts to fish species and aquatic habitat, all proposed outfall maintenance shall be conducted at low tide, when the existing outfall and surrounding mudflat are exposed. Additionally, pipeline maintenance shall occur during June to July, which falls within the summer work windows designated by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) to minimize impacts on aquatic species. Only the removal of the excess sediment from the outfall pipes and the possible installation of a structural liner inside the pipelines would take place within an intertidal aquatic environment, below the Mean Higher High Water (MHHW) line. In the event that outfall needs to be replaced or retrofitted, a cofferdam shall be installed between the bank where the outfall work will occur and the edge of the tidal slough. The cofferdam shall be made of sand bags, clean gravel bags, sheet piles, or other suitable material and shall be installed to isolate the immediate work area from the rest of the tidal slough, as well as prevent sediment from flowing into the slough and from fish entering the work area. The cofferdam shall be repaired or replaced as needed to remain effective. Soil/silt build up behind the cofferdam shall be promptly removed and any undermined areas or breaches shall be repaired immediately. If a cofferdam is required for the outfall work and if handling or salvaging of fish trapped in the cofferdam is necessary, the biologist shall always wet hands and nets prior to touching fish to ensure the slime coating on the fish is protected. Captured fish shall be placed in buckets filled with clean cool water and released in the tidal slough outside of the cofferdam. A minimum of two buckets shall be available so juveniles (young‐of‐the‐year) can be segregated form larger age‐classes to avoid predation. Environmental Training Prior to initiation of construction activities (including staging of equipment), all personnel associated with project activities shall attend an Environmental Awareness Training. The training shall be prepared and conducted by a qualified biologist to aid workers in protecting special‐status species, such as salt marsh wandering shrew, western snowy plover, fish, and other special‐status species