March 26, 2025
Julie Drimakis, CMC, CPMC, City Clerk
City of Bakersfield
1600 Truxtun Avenue, 1st Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301
[email protected]
Jennie Eng, Planning Director
Development Services Department
City of Bakersfield
1715 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
[email protected]
Re: Appeal of March 20, 2025 Planning Commission Decision Approving Mitigated Negative Declaration for General Plan Amendment/ Zone Change No. 24-0372
Dear Ms. Drimakis and Ms. Eng:
This letter is submitted on behalf of Supporters Alliance For Environmental Responsibility (“SAFER”) regarding the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (“IS/MND”) prepared for the General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 24-0372 which proposes to change the zoning designation for 2.6 acres from land from General Commercial (GC) and Suburban Residential (SR) to General Commercial and Regional Commercial (C-2) and Agricultural (A) to Regional Commercial (C-2). Through this letter, SAFER appeals the City of Bakersfield’s (“City”) March 20, 2025 decision to adopt a resolution approving General Plan Amendment/ Zone Change No. 24-0372 and the associated IS/MND.
Members of appellant Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (“SAFER”) live and/or work in the vicinity of the proposed Project. They breathe the air and will suffer other environmental impacts of the Project unless it is properly mitigated.
For the specific reasons set forth in the attached comment letter dated January 28, 2025, the Planning Commission’s March 20, 2025, decisions related to the Project should not be upheld.
Sincerely,
Richard Drury
Lozeau Drury LLP
Via Email
January 28, 2025
Yazid Alawgarey, Assistant Planner
City of Bakersfield
Development Services Department
1715 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Re: Comment on Mitigated Negative Declaration, General Plan Amendment/ Zone Change No. 24-0372
Dear Mr. Alawgarey:
This comment is submitted on behalf of Supporters Alliance For Environmental Responsibility (“SAFER”) regarding the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (“IS/MND”) prepared for the General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 24-0372 which proposes to change the zoning designation for 2.6 acres from land from General Commercial (GC) and Suburban Residential (SR) to General Commercial and Regional Commercial (C- 2) and Agricultural (A) to Regional Commercial (C-2). There is no project associated with the zone change.
As discussed below, there is a fair argument that the Project may result in significant air quality impacts and wildlife impacts. Therefore, SAFER respectfully requests that the City prepare an environmental impact report (“EIR”) before approving the Project to analyze and mitigate these impacts in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”).
SAFER’s review of the MND was assisted by expert Dr. James Clark, an air quality expert from Clark & Associates, and wildlife ecologist, Dr. Shawn Smallwood, Ph.D. Their comments are attached hereto as Exhibits A, and B (respectively) and are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project would amend the zoning for 2.63-acre site near Pumpkin Center which consists of two sections with mixed zoning. One section is currently zoned General Commercial (GC), and Agriculture (A) and the proposal amends the zoning to General Commercial (GC) only. The other section is zoned Commercial Regional (C-2) and [email protected]
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Suburban Residential (SR) and the proposal is to change the zoning to C-2 only. There is no project identified requiring this zone change. However, the zoning designations allow for a variety of land uses that would cause pollution and environmental impacts at the site.
Under the Bakersfield Municipal Code, there is no General Commercial (GC) zoning designation or Suburban Residential (SR) zoning. Municipal Code 17.06.050. There is a Residential Suburban (R-S) designation. Bakersfield Municipal Code 17.10.010(c)(1). There are also a few different Commercial zones- CO, Neighborhood Commercial (C-1), and Regional Commercial (C-2). Uses under these zoning designations vary from banks and clinics to bakeries and florists, to auto repair, crematoriums, and warehouses. Under the Municipal Codes many of these uses are allowed by right whereas others may require a Conditional Use Permit. The project site is at the City/County boundary. As Dr. Clark notes in his comments, the County’s General Commercial Zoning designates GC zoning as C-2.
Under Kern County Zoning Ordinance 19.32.020 uses for C-2 zoned parcels include residential uses; recreational, entertainment, and tourist facilities; commercial uses (including auto service stations and warehouses); utility and communication facilities; and institutional uses (schools).
The City needs to correctly label the zoning designations at issue in this application for a General Plan Amendment. Between the City and County zoning designations that may be involved in the area the lack of clear labeling can cause confusion. The City must also disclose the types of uses that will be allowed if the General Plan Amendment is approved.
Courts have made clear that each stage of environmental review requires an accurate project description to comply with CEQA’s requirements to provide information and disclosures.
Tulare Lake Canal Co. v. Stratford Public Utility Dist. (2023) 92 Cal. App. 5th 380, 401. The City must clarify the uses that will be allowed pursuant to this zone change and disclose the extent of further environmental review that will be required in the future.
Even without a specifically identified project attached to the General Plan amendment, there are numerous environmental impacts associated with moving from a low density residential and agricultural zoning designations to commercial zoning which allow a variety of neighborhood and regional retail stores, department stores, warehouses, and residential care facilities. Such uses bring increased air pollution and impacts to wildlife without additional environmental review. The City has not provided sufficient information or mitigation and cannot conclude that there will not be a significant impact even with the mitigation included in the Negative Declaration. Rather, the City must prepare an Environmental Impact Report to analyze the significant adverse impacts that may result from the project.
LEGAL STANDARD
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an EIR.” (Communities for a Better Env’t v. South Coast Air Quality Mgmt. Dist. (2010) 48 Cal.4th 310, 319-20.) “Significant environmental effect” is defined very broadly as “a substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in the environment.” (Pub. Res. Code [“PRC”] § 21068; see also 14 California Code of Regulations [“CCR”] § 15382.) An effect on the environment need not be “momentous” to meet the CEQA test for significance; it is enough that the impacts are “not trivial.” (No Oil, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles (1974) 13 Cal.3d 68, 83.) “The ‘foremost principle’ in interpreting CEQA is that the Legislature intended the act to be read so as to afford the fullest possible protection to the environment within the reasonable scope of the statutory language.” (Communities for a Better Env’t v.
Cal. Res. Agency (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th 98, 109.)
The EIR is the very heart of CEQA. (Bakersfield Citizens for Local Control v. City of Bakersfield (2004) 124 Cal.App.4th 1184, 1214; Pocket Protectors v. City of Sacramento (2004) 124 Cal.App.4th 903, 927.) The EIR is an “environmental ‘alarm bell’ whose purpose is to alert the public and its responsible officials to environmental changes before they have reached the ecological points of no return.” (Bakersfield Citizens, supra, 124 Cal.App.4th at 1220.) The EIR also functions as a “document of accountability,” intended to “demonstrate to an apprehensive citizenry that the agency has, in fact, analyzed and considered the ecological implications of its action.” (Laurel Heights Improvements Assn. v. Regents of Univ. of Cal. (1988) 47 Cal.3d 376, 392.) The EIR process “protects not only the environment but also informed self-government.” (Pocket Protectors, 124 Cal.App.4th 903, 927.)
An EIR is required if “there is substantial evidence, in light of the whole record before the lead agency, that the project may have a significant effect on the environment.” (PRC § 21080(d); see also Pocket Protectors, supra, 124 Cal.App.4th at 927.) An MND instead of an EIR is proper only if project revisions would avoid or mitigate the potentially significant effects identified in the initial study “to a point where clearly no significant effect on the environment would occur, and . . . there is no substantial evidence in light of the whole record before the public agency that the project, as revised, may have a significant effect on the environment.” (Mejia v. City of Los Angeles (2005) 130 Cal.App.4th 322, 331 [quoting PRC §§ 21064.5, 21080(c)(2)].) In that context, “may” means a reasonable possibility of a significant effect on the environment. (PRC §§ 21082.2(a), 21100, 21151(a); Pocket Protectors, supra, 124 Cal.App.4th at 927; League for Protection of Oakland's etc.
Historic Res. v. City of Oakland (1997) 52 Cal.App.4th 896, 904-05.)
An EIR must be prepared rather than an MND “whenever it can be fairly argued on the basis of substantial evidence that the project may have a significant environmental impact.” (No Oil, Inc. v City of Los Angeles (1974) 13 Cal.3d 68, 75.) Under this “fair argument” standard, an EIR is required if any substantial evidence in the record indicates that a project may have an adverse environmental effect—even if contrary evidence exists to support the agency’s decision. (14 CCR § 15064(f)(1); Pocket Protectors, supra, 124 Cal.App.4th at 931; Stanislaus Audubon Society v. County of Stanislaus (1995) 33 Cal.App.4th 144, 150-51; Quail Botanical Gardens Found., Inc. v. City of Encinitas (1994) January 28, 2025
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29 Cal.App.4th 1597, 1602.) The “fair argument” standard creates a “low threshold” favoring environmental review through an EIR rather than through issuance of negative declarations or notices of exemption from CEQA. (Pocket Protectors, supra, 124 Cal.App.4th at 928.)
The “fair argument” standard is virtually the opposite of the typical deferential standard accorded to agencies. As a leading CEQA treatise explains:
This ‘fair argument’ standard is very different from the standard normally followed by public agencies in making administrative determinations. Ordinarily, public agencies weigh the evidence in the record before them and reach a decision based on a preponderance of the evidence. [Citations]. The fair argument standard, by contrast, prevents the lead agency from weighing competing evidence to determine who has a better argument concerning the likelihood or extent of a potential environmental impact. The lead agency’s decision is thus largely legal rather than factual; it does not resolve conflicts in the evidence but determines only whether substantial evidence exists in the record to support the prescribed fair argument.
(Kostka & Zishcke, Practice Under CEQA, § 6.29, pp. 273-74.) The Courts have explained that “it is a question of law, not fact, whether a fair argument exists, and the courts owe no deference to the lead agency’s determination. Review is de novo, with a preference for resolving doubts in favor of environmental review.” (Pocket Protectors, supra, 124 Cal.App.4th at 928.)
DISCUSSION
A. There is a Fair Argument that the Project May Have Significant Air Quality Impacts.
The San Joaquin Valley has some of the worst air in the nation. The region is out of attainment at the state and federal level. Between 2020 and 2022, the City of Bakersfield has the worst air pollution in the nation for fine particulate matter, PM2.5.1 Industrial areas, heavy traffic transportation centers, and agricultural areas are significant emitters of PM2.5.
The City of Bakersfield is third worst in the nation for ozone.2 Sources of ozone precursors include transportation, industrial facilities, some manufacturing, and some residential sources such as gas-powered lawn equipment. While there is no specific project identified at this time, several of the allowed by right land uses will emit PM2.5 and contribute to ozone levels in the City. Increasing the number of sources of ozone precursors and PM2.5 within the
1 Donegan, J. Bakersfield, Kern County tops worst for air pollution in the Nation, Bakersfield Californian (April 27, 2024) at https://www.bakersfield.com/news/bakersfield-kern-county-top-list-for-worst-air-pollution-in-the- nation/article_f2d855a2-041f-11ef-84b8-0fde88198831.html. 2 Donegan, J. Bakersfield, Kern County tops worst for air pollution in the Nation, Bakersfield Californian (April 27, 2024) at https://www.bakersfield.com/news/bakersfield-kern-county-top-list-for-worst-air-pollution-in-the- nation/article_f2d855a2-041f-11ef-84b8-0fde88198831.html.
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community from the construction of the Project will exacerbate pollution levels and place a greater health burden on the community.
1. There is a fair argument that the proposed General Plan Amendment and Zone Change will have a Cumulatively Significant Air Quality Impact.
In the Initial Study, the City marked “No Impact” on whether the project would result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project’s area is in non-attainment. The City reached this conclusion because there is not a specific project associated with this General Plan Amendment and Zone Change. However, there is no question that the zone change and general plan amendment are intended to facilitate development of the Project site.
Dr. Clark’s Comments note that The Project Site is in the top 5% of communities in the State of California impacted by PM2.5 according to the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment’s cumulative impact tool CalEnviroScreen 4.0. (Exhibit A, pp 3-4.) In addition, the Project Site is in the top 1% of communities in the State of California impacted by ozone.
The City did not analyze environmental impacts of changing the zoning from Suburban Residential and Agricultural to General Commercial and Regional Commercial. As discussed above, the zoning designations identified in the Project description are not the same identifiers used in the Municipal Code and should be corrected to disclose the likely future uses of the site.
Under the Municipal Code, the land uses allowed for residential suburban promote single unit dwellings on larger parcel sizes. This type of land use has significantly different impacts than the range of commercial uses allowed in the Municipal Code such as department stores, warehouses, and regional shopping centers. There are likely increased construction emissions, increased emissions from toxic air contaminants from vehicles to the site, and impacts from Valley Fever.
“The agency [will] not be allowed to hide behind its own failure to gather relevant data.... CEQA places the burden of environmental investigation on government rather than the public. If the local agency has failed to study an area of possible environmental impact, a fair argument may be based on the limited facts in the record. Deficiencies in the record may actually enlarge the scope of fair argument by lending a logical plausibility to a wider range of inferences.” (Sundstrom v. County of Mendocino (1988) 202 Cal.App.3d 296, 311, 248 Cal.Rptr. 352; see also Christward Ministry v. Superior Court (1986) 184 Cal.App.3d 180, 197, 228 Cal.Rptr. 868 [fact that initial study checklist was incomplete and marked every impact “no” supported fair argument that project would have significant environmental effects]; Gentry v. City of Murrieta, 36 Cal. App. 4th 1359, 1378–79, 43 Cal. Rptr. 2d 170, 185 (1995), as modified on denial of reh'g (Aug. 17, 1995).)
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In addition, the City cannot rely on compliance with existing regulation to satisfy the requirement to address cumulative impacts. Cumulative impacts may result from a single project or a number of separate projects. 14 California Code of Reg. § 15335(a). The cumulative impact from several projects may result from the “incremental impact of the project when added to other closely related past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future projects. Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant projects taking place over a period of time.” 14 California Code of Reg. § 15335(b). The City’s failure to disclose, analyze, and mitigate several foreseeable impacts from the project requires the City prepare an Environmental Impact Report from the proposed General Plan Amendment.
2. The IS/MND does not disclose, analyze, or mitigate potential impacts from Valley Fever.
Dr. Clark concludes the IS/MND is in sufficient because it does not discuss the Impacts Valley Fever. Dr. Clark’s comments constitute substantial evidence that there is a fair argument that the Project may have significant environmental impacts related to Valley Fever. Kern County is known to contain the fungal spores that cause Valley Fever. Soil disturbing activities such as construction and agricultural cause the spores to disperse. (Exhibit A, p. 5). Dr. Clark describes several known, evidence-based mitigation measures that would reduce the chance of exposure if incorporated. (Exhibit A, pp. 6-9). However, the City does not include any discussion of or mitigation for Valley Fever in the IS/MND. As such the City cannot concluded that impacts will be less than significant.
3. The IS/MND does not disclose, analyze, or mitigate potential emissions from Toxic Air Contaminants.
Dr. Clark’s comments explain that to determine if a project exceeds the threshold of significance for emissions from construction and operation of a project, the City must undertake a quantitative health analysis. (Exhibit A, p. 9). The City did not do this. Dr.
Clark identified several TACs from diesel emissions and other vehicle tailpipe emissions that would be associated with several of the uses allowed by the new zoning designations. (Exhibit A, pp. 9-11. The City did not discuss, analyze, or mitigate TACs from the proposed new land use designations.
Dr. Clark modeled the impacts of a potential 75,000 square feet warehouse that could be built on the site using CAPCOA’s CalEEMod. Dr. Clark found that daily PM2.5 emissions would increase by 3.02 lbs per day during the construction phase and 0.26 lbs per day during the operational phase of the Project. For a Project located in the top 1% of all census tracks in California for exposure to PM2.5. Dr. Clark concluded this represents a substantial increase in the exposure of residents to the pollutant. The City’s determination that project impacts will be less than significant with mitigation is not supported. (Exhibit A, p. 11).
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the Project may have adverse environmental impacts. Therefore, an EIR should be prepared to analyze the impacts identified by Dr. Clark and to implement the feasible mitigation measures proposed by Dr. Clark.
B. There is a Fair Argument that the Project May Have a Significant Impact on Biological Resources.
The IS/MND concludes that the Project will not impact biological resources or that mitigation measures will reduce impacts to less than significant. The City relies on a biological survey prepared by MESA Biological LLC. On behalf of SAFER, Dr. Shawn Smallwood reviewed the IS/MND, MESA’s Biological report, as well as had his associate Noriko Smallwood conduct a site survey, conducted a literature and database review, and conducted modeling related to known and potential species at the site. As a result, Dr.
Smallwood found that “the project site is indicative of a relatively species-rich wildlife community that warrants a serious survey effort.” (Exhibit B, p. 12). Dr. Smallwood’s comments constitute substantial evidence that there is a fair argument that the Project may have significant biological impacts.
1. There are several special status species present on the Project site.
Noriko Smallwood conducted a three-hour reconnaissance survey on January 14, 2025. Noriko detected 27 species of vertebrate wildlife at or near the project site, including six species with special status (one in five are special status species). (Exhibit B, p. 1-7).
Based on non-linear regression modeling from experience surveying a north Bakersfield site over time, Dr. Smallwood concluded that repeated surveys of the site throughout the year would show 122 vertebrate wildlife at the site. If the same one in five ratio applied, surveys would eventually detect 27 special-status species of vertebrate wildlife. (Exhibit B, pp. 7-11).
Dr. Smallwood, thus, concludes development project on the site, such as a warehouse project, would adversely affect special-status species of wildlife and the whole of the local wildlife community. (Exhibit B, p. 12). Therefore, an Environmental Impact Report is required for the Project.
2. The City does not have substantial evidence to support its conclusions that impacts to biological resources are less than significant.
The City relies on the biological survey prepared by MESA. However, Dr.
Smallwood identified several deficiencies in the survey. These include MESA’s failure to disclose the duration of the site survey, the focus on surveying for potential for plant and wildlife species rather than for the species themselves, not performing protocol-level detection surveys for special-status species, most notably not for San Joaquin kit fox and burrowing owl. Mesa’s surveys also failed to meet the standards of CDFW’s (2018) guidelines for rare plant survey. The City also does not account for the burrowing owls updated status. (Exhibit B, p. 12-14).
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Dr. Smallwood also notes that the Mesa literature and database review is insufficient and underestimates the likely presence of species. (Exhibit B, pp. 15-19). Dr. Smallwood concludes that “[o]n the whole, Mesa’s (2024) analyses of occurrence likelihoods are too inaccurate to serve as a baseline for accurately characterizing the wildlife community or for performing impacts analysis.” (Exhibit B, p. 15.) Therefore, the City does not substantial evidence to justify its conclusions regarding the impacts to biological resources in the IS/MND.
3. There are several unstudied impacts from the project on biological resources.
Dr. Smallwood identified several potential impacts from the project on biological resources that are not included in the IS/MND or MESA’s analysis. (Exhibit B, pp. 20-23).
The IS/MND states that “The project is subject to the terms of Section 10(a)(1)(b) and Section 2081 permits issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service(“USFWS”) and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (“CDFW”), respectively. IS/MND p. 15.
However, Dr. Smallwood notes that the IS/MND does not disclose the HCP or NCCP for which an incidental take permit currently exists. (Exhibit B, p. 20.)
In addition, the IS/MND does not discuss habitat fragmentation which is likely from the project. Based on the results of the site survey and modeling analysis, Dr. Smallwood estimates that developing the project site would result in “[t]he loss of 11.7 nest sites and
16.3 nest attempts per year would qualify as significant impacts that have not been analyzed in the IS/MND.” (Exhibit B, p. 21.) Dr. Smallwood concludes that this would negatively impact the reproductive capacity of the site resulting in the loss of 52 birds – most of which are protected by the are protected by Migratory Bird Treaty Act and by California’s Migratory Bird Protection Act. (Exhibit B, p. 21.)
Moreover, the City relies on MESA’s study to support its contention that the Project would not interfere with wildlife movement. (IS/MND p. 15). However, Dr. Smallwood notes that MESA did not reach that conclusion. He also states that MESA’s analysis would not lead to such a conclusion. Based on his experience with wildlife movement studies, Dr.
Smallwood concludes “At least a fair argument can be made for the need to prepare an EIR to appropriately analyze the project’s potential impacts to volant wildlife and how those impacts to movement can be mitigated.” (Exhibit B, p. 21.)
Finally, Dr. Smallwood identified impacts from increased traffic on wildlife mortality and injury as a likely impact from the project that the City did not address. (Exhibit B, 22-24.) Dr. Smallwood provides a methodology for estimating impacts from traffic utilizing estimated VMT for the uses likely to be developed at the project site. Based on this methodology and assuming a warehouse built on the site, Dr. Smallwood estimates 432 vertebrate wildlife fatalities per year due to project-generated traffic. (Exhibit B, p. 24.) Dr. Smallwood concludes this is a significant impact that is neither analyzed nor mitigated by the IS/MND and that there is a fair argument may be a significant the impact from wildlife-automobile collisions resulting from project-generated traffic. (Exhibit B, p. 24.) January 28, 2025
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Therefore, the City must undertake an EIR to examine the biological impacts of the proposed project.
4. The IS/MND improperly concludes that there are no cumulative impacts to biological resources.
The IS/MND finds that there will be no significant cumulative impacts from past, present, or future projects because such projects will have to undertake their own environmental review and comply with mitigation requirements. (IS/MND p. 32.) However, based on Dr. Smallwood’s experience, promises of future mitigation is insufficient to prevent cumulative impacts. (Exhibit B, p. 24-25.) Dr. Smallwood has analyzed impacts on biological resources before and after project development even with mitigation implemented.
He concluded that cumulative habitat loss remains significant. (Exhibit B, p. 25.) Therefore, there is a fair argument that there may be cumulative impacts to biological resources which the City must analyze in an EIR.
5. The IS/MND mitigation measures are insufficient to reduce impacts to less than significant.
Dr. Smallwood noted that the IS/MND requires only one mitigation measure for biological resources, which is a preconstruction survey for special-status species of wildlife. (Exhibit B, p. 25.) A protocol-level detection surveys is appropriate for the type of screen and detection survey done prior to project approval. A preconstruction survey is a different type of survey, and these surveys are not interchangeable. (Exhibit B, p. 25.) The preconstruction survey would also not address the permanent loss of habitat from development on the site. (Exhibit B, p. 25.)
Dr. Smallwood identified several additional mitigation measures that should be included in the Project. (Exhibit B, p. 26.) The City does not have substantial evidence that the proposed Mitigation Measure is sufficient to reduce biological resource impacts to less than significant. Rather there is a fair argument that the Project will have a significant impact on the environment. The City must prepare an Environmental Impact Report that contains a complete analysis of the impacts to biological resources and sufficient mitigation measures to reduce those impacts.
CONCLUSION
As discussed above, there is a fair argument that the Project may have significant adverse impacts on air quality. An EIR is thus required to analyze and mitigate the Project’s potentially significant effects. Therefore, SAFER respectfully requests that the City not rely on the MND and instead prepare and circulate an EIR before further consideration of the Project. SAFER reserves the right to supplement this comment throughout the administrative process. Galante Vineyards v. Monterey Peninsula Water Management Dist., 60 Cal. App.
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4th 1109, 1121 (1997).
Sincerely,
Richard Drury
Lozeau Drury LLP
EXHIBIT A
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Lozeau Drury LLP
1939 Harrison Street, Suite 150
Oakland, CA 94612
Attn: Ms. Caroline Farrell
Subject: Comment Letter on Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) For General Plan
Amendment/Zone Change Number 24-0372, Bakersfield,
CA.
Dear Ms. Farrell:
At the request of Lozeau Drury LLP (Lozeau Drury), Clark and Associates (Clark) has reviewed materials related to the above referenced project.
Clark’s review of the materials in no way constitutes a validation of the conclusions or materials contained within the City of Bakersfield (the City) Negative Declaration dated December 30, 2024. If we do not comment on a specific item, this does not constitute acceptance of the item.
Project Description:
The City has received an application from the applicant to the adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration to bring Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 514-060-27 into commercial consistency on
approximately 2.63 acres, located at northwest corner of Taft Highway and Michele Street (Ward 7). The IS/MND notes that the proposed project site is currently undeveloped vacant land. The areas to the south and east of the site mainly consist of commercial properties, while the parcel to the north is vacant undeveloped land. To the west is one single family residence (approximately 18 meters from the edge of the parcel).
Clark & Associates
Environmental Consulting, Inc.
OFFICE
12405 Venice Blvd
Suite 331
Los Angeles, CA 90066
PHONE
310-907-6165
FAX
310-398-7626
EMAIL
[email protected]
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The adjacent parcels to the north and west of the project site are located within Kern County jurisdiction. The western portion of the parcel is currently designated for agricultural (A) uses. The northern portion of the parcel is designated for suburban residential uses (with less than 4 dwellings per acre or SR). The proponent is seeking to change the designation for the western portion to Regional Commercial uses (C-2) and the northern portion to General Commercial (GC) uses.
Figure 1: General Plan Amendments/Zone Change 24-0372
The IS/MND asserts the project at this time is for plan consistency bringing the general plan land use designation and zoning to be consistent with adjacent parcels as there are no current plans to develop the project site. All future development will be analyzed for municipal and CEQA compliance, at that time. Given the need to accurately describe a project at the time of the preparation
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of a CEQA document it is clear that the City has failed to include any reasonable analysis of the likely projects to be developed on the parcel.
Under Kern County Zoning Ordinance 19.32.020 uses for C-2 zoned parcels include residential uses; recreational, entertainment, and tourists facilities; commercial uses (including auto service stations and warehouses); utility and communication facilities; and institutional uses (schools).
Therefore, it is reasonable and foreseeable to analyze potential projects onsite that may include the development of warehousing onsite as well as the development of a service station. Despite not knowing the type of project to be developed the City has determined that the Project would have less than significant air quality impacts with mitigation and would not expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. Without an analysis the specific Project envisioned for the Project Site the City clearly lacks the foundation to determine the impacts.
Specific Comments
1. The Project Site Is Located In The Top 5% Of Zipcodes In California For Exposure To Ozone And PM2.5, Adding Additional Sources Of Ozone Precursors and PM2.5 Would Adversely Impact The Community
The Project Site is located in census tract 6029003206 (zipcode 93313). Using the Office of Environmental Health and Hazard Assessment’s (OEHHA’s) California Communities Environmental Health Screening Tool Version·4.0 (CalEnviroScreen) it is possible to assess the existing concerns for the census tract in which the Project is located. The Project Site is identified as an SB 535 Disadvantaged Community due to the high exposure of the community to criteria air pollutants.
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Based on the CalEnviroScreen summary of zipcode 93313, it is clear that the area is in the top 25% of all communities in the State of California impacted by pollution. The Project Site is in the top 5% of communities in the State of California impacted by particulate matter less than 2.5 microns (PM2.5), a criteria pollutant regulated for by U.S EPA and the State of California. In addition, the Project Site is in the top 1% of communities in the State of California impacted by ozone. Increasing the number of sources of ozone precursors and PM2.5 within the community via the construction of the Project will exacerbate pollution levels and place a greater health burden on the community.
2. The IS/MND Fails To Address The Necessary Mitigation Measures To Reduce Valley Fever Risks From Particulate Matter Released During Project Construction.
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The IS/MND fails to adequately address the known presence and significant risk of Coccidiodes Immitis (Valley Fever fungus) in Central California. Under California Labor Code Section 6709[e], Kern County is an area known to have a high endemic rate of Valley Fever.
According to the Kern County Public Health’s (KCPH) Valley Fever Website1, the number of Valley Fever illnesses in Kern County ranged from 1,179 in 2001 (a rate of 133.81 per 100,000 population) to 3,153 in 2023 (a rate of 346.44 in 100,000). Based on the provisional reports from the CDPH for 2024, a new maximum of 4,145 cases has been reached in the first 11-months of the reporting year.
Since Valley Fever cases are directly related to the disturbance of soils in the area, the City must directly address the impacts that the Project’s construction phase will have on the community.
Dust exposure is a primary risk factor for contracting Valley Fever (via Coccidiodes imimitis (cocci) exposure). When soil containing the cocci spores are disturbed by construction activities, the fungal spores become airborne, exposing construction workers and other nearby sensitive receptors. It is clear that the IS/MND assumes that meeting San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District’s (SJV-APCD’s) rules regard construction (specifically Rule 8021 (Construction, Demolition, Excavation, Extraction, and Other Earthmoving Activities)) would be sufficient to control the impacts from Valley Fever exposure from the Project Site. District Rule 8021 requires limitation of fugitive dust emissions from construction, demolition, excavation, extraction, and other earthmoving activities, by implementing control measures such as pre-watering the Project site, phasing construction work to reduce the amount of disturbed surface at any one time, and applying water or other suppressants to unpaved haul/access roads and unpaved vehicle/equipment traffic areas. Rule 8021 relies on a visual-opacity reading for dust control and is insufficient to prevent exposure to Valley Fever spores. This rule is based on smoke-monitoring methods (U.S. EPA Methods 9 and 22) that require active monitoring by certified observers, rely on subjective observation, and are affected by variable such as lighting, distance, and weather conditions. Due to these limitations, opacity readings do not provide accurate, continuous data on fine airborne particles.
1 KCPH. 2025. Valley Fever. https://www.kernpublichealth.com/healthy-community/illness-disease/valley-fever
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The most at-risk populations are construction and agricultural workers.2 Here, construction workers are the very population that would be most directly exposed by the Project. A refereed journal article on occupational exposures notes that “[l]abor groups where occupation involves close contact with the soil are at greater risk, especially if the work involves dusty digging operations.”3 The potentially exposed population in surrounding areas is much larger than construction workers because the nonselective raising of dust during Project construction will carry the very small spores, 0.002–0.005 millimeters (“mm”), into nonendemic areas, potentially exposing large non- Project-related populations.4,5 These very small particles are not controlled by conventional construction dust control mitigation measures.
To address these shortcomings, the City should require active monitoring with dust monitors (particle measuring devices) immediately outside of the facility and around its perimeter. Continuous particle measures would offer several advantages. It eliminates the subjectivity inherent in visual opacity readings, leading to more reliable and consistent data. It allows for real-time tracking of dust particle levels, enabling prompt corrective actions if thresholds are exceeded. And it offers robust data sets that can be used for repeatability test and to validate compliance with air quality standards.
Incorporating active dust monitoring systems would ensure that air quality impacts are accurately assessed and mitigated, fulfilling the intent of the mitigation measures and conditions of compliance to protect public health and the environment.
Based on the conventional mitigation measures and modeling of dust movement in the CalEEMOD models watering exposed areas twice a day would reduce PM10 and PM2.5 emissions by 61 percent (61%). Increasing the watering frequency to 3 times per day would reduce PM10 and PM2.5 emissions by 74%. Conventional dust control measures primarily focus on visible dust or larger dust particles—the PM10 fraction—and fail to address the very fine particles that transport
2 Lawrence L. Schmelzer and R. Tabershaw, Exposure Factors in Occupational Coccidioidomycosis, American Journal of Public Health and the Nation’s Health, v. 58, no. 1, 1968, pp. 107–113, Table 3; available at http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1228046/?page=1. 3 Ibid., p. 110.
4 Schmelzer and Tabershaw, 1968, p. 110; Pappagianis and Einstein, 1978 5 Pappagianis and Einstein, 1978, p. 527 (“The northern areas were not directly affected by the ground level windstorm that had struck Kern County but the dust was lifted to several thousand feet elevation and, borne on high currents, the soil and arthrospores along with some moisture were gently deposited on sidewalks and automobiles as ‘a mud storm’ that vexed the residents of much of California.” The storm originating in Kern County, for example, had major impacts in the San Francisco Bay Area and Sacramento).
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Valley Fever spores, which are approximately 5 times smaller than typical PM10 particles and remain airborne much longer.6 These fine particles, when disturbed by soil-disturbing activities, spread widely beyond site, posing a significant risk to both onsite workers and nearby communities.
Additionally, sampling for and removal of impacted soils prior to the initiation of construction activities is the best solution to Coccidiodes immitis spores. Since Coccidiodes immitis resides in soils and are not subject to degradation, entrainment of the potentially impacted soils may cause additional issues to further development of the site.
The City may be assuming that California Labor Code Section 6709[e], which requires awareness training on Valley Fever, coupled with SJV-APCD’s Rule 8021 would be sufficient to protect construction workers. The education component of Section 6709[e] would not protective enough to ensure worker safety. The City should require that the Proponent implement mitigation measures to actively suppress the spread of Valley Fever by:
1. Include specific requirements in the Project’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (as required by Title 8, Section 3203) regarding safeguards to prevent Valley Fever.
2. Control dust exposure:
- Apply water to all disturbed areas a minimum of three times per day. Watering frequency should be increased to a minimum of four times per day if there is any evidence of visible wind-driven fugitive dust;
- Provide and require the use of National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)-approved respirators for workers with a prior history of Valley Fever.
- Require the use of half-face respirators equipped with a minimum N-95 protection factor for use during worker collocation with surface disturbance activities. Half- face respirators equipped with N-100 or P-100 filters should be used during digging activities. Employees should wear respirators when working near earth- moving machinery.
- Prohibit eating and smoking at the worksite, and provide separate, clean eating areas with hand-washing facilities.
6 See, e.g., Cummings and others, 2010, p. 509; Schneider et al., 1997, p. 908 (“Primary prevention strategies (e.g., dust- control measures) for coccidioidomycosis in endemic areas have limited effectiveness.”).
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- Avoid outdoor construction operations during unusually windy conditions or in dust storms.
- Consider limiting outdoor construction during the fall to essential jobs only, as the risk of cocci infection is higher during this season.
3. Prevent transport of cocci outside endemic areas:
- Thoroughly clean equipment, vehicles, and other items before they are moved off- site to other work locations.
- Prevent spillage or loss of bulk material from holes or other openings in the cargo compartment’s floor, sides, and/or tailgate;
- Load all haul trucks such that the freeboard is not less than six inches when material is transported on any paved public access road and apply water to the top of the load and then cover haul trucks with a tarp or other suitable cover. - Provide workers with coveralls daily, lockers (or other systems for keeping work and street clothing and shoes separate), daily changing and showering facilities. - Clothing should be changed after work every day, preferably at the work site. - Train workers to recognize that cocci may be transported offsite on contaminated equipment, clothing, and shoes; alternatively, consider installing boot-washing. - Post warnings onsite and consider limiting access to visitors, especially those without adequate training and respiratory protection.
4. Improve medical surveillance for employees:
- Employees should have prompt access to medical care, including suspected work- related illnesses and injuries.
- Work with a medical professional to develop a protocol to medically evaluate employees who have symptoms of Valley Fever.
- Consider preferentially contracting with 1-2 clinics in the area and communicate with the health care providers in those clinics to ensure that providers are aware that Valley Fever has been reported in the area. This will increase the likelihood that ill workers will receive prompt, proper and consistent medical care. - Respirator clearance should include medical evaluation for all new employees, annual re-evaluation for changes in medical status, and annual training, and fit- testing.
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- Skin testing is not recommended for evaluation of Valley Fever.7 - If an employee is diagnosed with Valley Fever, a physician must determine if the employee should be taken off work, when they may return to work, and what type of work activities they may perform.
The City must adopt these evidence-based mitigation measures – proven effective in similar construction projects in endemic areas to ensure comprehensive protection of public health. Standard dust control measures are insufficient for preventing Valley Fever exposure, and only concrete, enforceable steps like those listed above will safeguard both onsite workers and surrounding communities.
3. The City’s Air Quality Analysis Fails To Include A Quantitative Health Risk Analysis Of The Impacts Of Toxic Air Contaminants From The Construction Phase And Operational Phase Of The Project For The Nearest Sensitive Receptor(s)
The determination of a significance threshold for construction activities and operational activities is based on a quantitative risk analysis that requires the City to perform a multistep, quantitative health risk analysis for toxic air contaminants (TACs) from the construction and operational phases of the Project. No effort is made in the IS/MND to quantify the potential health impacts from TACs generated by construction activities or operational activities from the Project on these sensitive receptors. Given that the closest receptor to the Project site is the residence located less than 18 meters from the edge of the Project Site, it is clear that there is sufficient evidence to warrant a quantitative analysis of the potential health risks to the residents.
In addition to TACs from diesel exhaust (assumed to be diesel particulate matter or DPM), the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB’s) analysis of tailpipe emissions shows that in addition to simple alkane hydrocarbons, the emissions also contain benzene (human carcinogen), 1,3-butadiene (human carcinogen), ethylbenzene (human carcinogen), toluene (neurotoxin), acetaldehyde (respiratory irritant), and formaldehyde (human carcinogen), and other air toxins. These air toxins make up approximately 22% of the total organic gases (TOGs) emitted from vehicles.
7 Short-term skin tests that produce results within 48 hours are now available. See Kerry Klein, NPR for Central California, New Valley Fever Skin Test Shows Promise, But Obstacles Remain, November 21, 2016; available at http://kvpr.org/post/new-valley-fever-skin-test-shows-promise-obstacles-remain.
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CARB
TOG Speciation Profile
Run Exhaust8
CAS# Chemical Name Fraction
75070 Acetaldehyde 0.0028
107028 Acrolein 0.0013
71432 Benzene 0.0247
106990 1,3-Butadiene 0.0055
100414 Ethylbenzene 0.0105
50000 Formaldehyde 0.0158
110543 Hexane 0.0160
67561 Methanol 0.0012
78933 Methyl Ethyl Ketone 0.0002
91203 Naphthalene 0.0005
115071 Propylene 0.0306
100425 Styrene 0.0012
108883 Toluene 0.0576
1330207 Xylenes 0.0480
Clearly the majority of emissions of these compounds from the surrounding sites to the Project site will be associated with passenger vehicles, resulting in significant exposure to benzene (human carcinogen), 1,3-butadiene (human carcinogen), ethylbenzene (human carcinogen), toluene (neurotoxin), acetaldehyde (respiratory irritant), and formaldehyde (human carcinogen), and other air toxins.
The City therefore lacks supporting evidence for its conclusion that the emissions from the Project would not result in significant health effects by virtue of the distance to the receptors. The City’s failure to perform such an analysis is clearly a major flaw in the IS/MND and may be placing the residents of the nearby homes at risk from the construction phase and operational phase of the Project.
The inherent toxicity of TACs requires the City to first quantify the concentration of each TAC released into the environment at each of the sensitive receptor locations through air dispersion modeling, calculate the dose of each TAC at that location, and quantify the cancer risk and hazard index for each of the chemicals of concern. Following that analysis, then the City can make a
8 https://ww2.arb.ca.gov/speciation-profiles-used-carb-modeling
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determination of the relative significance of the emissions. The results should then be presented in an EIR prior to approving any agreements with the Proponent or issuing any permits for the Project.
4. Using The CalEEMod Software From The California Air Pollution Control Offices Association (CAPCOA) It Is Clear That Emissions From A Warehouse Constructed Onsite Would Release Substantial Concentrations Of Criteria Pollutants And Toxic Air Contaminants To The Immediate Vicinity Of The Project Site.
Using the CAPCOA’s CalEEMod software I have prepared an analysis of the construction and operational emissions of the Project assuming it is operated as a refrigerated warehouse. Based on the area of the Parcel a warehouse approximately 75,000 square feet could be installed onsite. Using the default parameters from the CalEEMod the model (Exhibit to this letter) assumed a construction phase lasting approximately 6-months in duration. Operation was assumed to being shortly thereafter. This analysis did not include the necessary offsite improvements to provide sewage, power, and street improvements. Based on the CalEEMod analysis it is clear that daily PM2.5 emissions would increase by 3.02 lbs per day during the construction phase and 0.26 lbs per day during the operational phase of the Project. For a Project located in the top 1% of all census tracks in California for exposure to PM2.5 this represents a substantial increase in the exposure of residents to the pollutant. The City must consider the end use of the Project Site on the nearby residents before allowing the rezoning of the Project Site.
Conclusion
The facts identified and referenced in this comment letter lead me to reasonably conclude that the Project could result in significant impacts if allowed to proceed. An EIR should be prepared to address these substantial concerns related to the construction and operational emissions from the Project that clearly were not identified in the IS/MND.
Sincerely,
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Exhibit A: CalEEMod Analysis
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Table of Contents
1. Basic Project Information
1.1. Basic Project Information
1.2. Land Use Types
1.3. User-Selected Emission Reduction Measures by Emissions Sector
2. Emissions Summary
2.1. Construction Emissions Compared Against Thresholds
2.2. Construction Emissions by Y ear, Unmitigated
2.4. Operations Emissions Compared Against Thresholds
2.5. Operations Emissions by Sector, Unmitigated
3. Construction Emissions Details
3.1. Demolition (2025) - Unmitigated
3.3. Site Preparation (2025) - Unmitigated
3.5. Grading (2025) - Unmitigated
3.7. Building Construction (2025) - Unmitigated
3.9. Building Construction (2026) - Unmitigated
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3.11. Paving (2026) - Unmitigated
3.13. Architectural Coating (2026) - Unmitigated
4. Operations Emissions Details
4.1. Mobile Emissions by Land Use
4.1.1. Unmitigated
4.2. Energy
4.2.1. Electricity Emissions By Land Use - Unmitigated
4.2.3. Natural Gas Emissions By Land Use - Unmitigated
4.3. Area Emissions by Source
4.3.1. Unmitigated
4.4. Water Emissions by Land Use
4.4.1. Unmitigated
4.5. Waste Emissions by Land Use
4.5.1. Unmitigated
4.6. Refrigerant Emissions by Land Use
4.6.1. Unmitigated
4.7. Offroad Emissions By Equipment Type
4.7.1. Unmitigated
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4.8. Stationary Emissions By Equipment Type
4.8.1. Unmitigated
4.9. User Defined Emissions By Equipment Type
4.9.1. Unmitigated
4.10. Soil Carbon Accumulation By Vegetation Type
4.10.1. Soil Carbon Accumulation By Vegetation Type - Unmitigated
4.10.2. Above and Belowground Carbon Accumulation by Land Use Type - Unmitigated
4.10.3. Avoided and Sequestered Emissions by Species - Unmitigated
5. Activity Data
5.1. Construction Schedule
5.2. Off-Road Equipment
5.2.1. Unmitigated
5.3. Construction Vehicles
5.3.1. Unmitigated
5.4. Vehicles
5.4.1. Construction Vehicle Control Strategies
5.5. Architectural Coatings
5.6. Dust Mitigation
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5.6.1. Construction Earthmoving Activities
5.6.2. Construction Earthmoving Control Strategies
5.7. Construction Paving
5.8. Construction Electricity Consumption and Emissions Factors
5.9. Operational Mobile Sources
5.9.1. Unmitigated
5.10. Operational Area Sources
5.10.1. Hearths
5.10.1.1. Unmitigated
5.10.2. Architectural Coatings
5.10.3. Landscape Equipment
5.11. Operational Energy Consumption
5.11.1. Unmitigated
5.12. Operational Water and Wastewater Consumption
5.12.1. Unmitigated
5.13. Operational Waste Generation
5.13.1. Unmitigated
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5.14.1. Unmitigated
5.15. Operational Off-Road Equipment
5.15.1. Unmitigated
5.16. Stationary Sources
5.16.1. Emergency Generators and Fire Pumps
5.16.2. Process Boilers
5.17. User Defined
5.18. Vegetation
5.18.1. Land Use Change
5.18.1.1. Unmitigated
5.18.1. Biomass Cover Type
5.18.1.1. Unmitigated
5.18.2. Sequestration
5.18.2.1. Unmitigated
6. Climate Risk Detailed Report
6.1. Climate Risk Summary
6.2. Initial Climate Risk Scores
6.3. Adjusted Climate Risk Scores
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6.4. Climate Risk Reduction Measures
7. Health and Equity Details
7.1. CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Scores
7.2. Healthy Places Index Scores
7.3. Overall Health & Equity Scores
7.4. Health & Equity Measures
7.5. Evaluation Scorecard
7.6. Health & Equity Custom Measures
8. User Changes to Default Data
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1. Basic Project Information
1.1. Basic Project Information
Data Field Value
Project Name Bakersfield Warehouse
Construction Start Date 6/1/2025
Operational Y ear 2026
Lead Agency —
Land Use Scale Project/site
Analysis Level for Defaults County
Windspeed (m/s) 2.70
Precipitation (days) 18.0
Location 2919 Taft Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93313, USA
County Kern-San Joaquin
City Unincorporated
Air District San Joaquin Valley APCD
Air Basin San Joaquin Valley
TAZ 2893
EDFZ 5
Electric Utility Pacific Gas & Electric Company
Gas Utility Southern California Gas
App Version 2022.1.1.29
1.2. Land Use Types
Land Use Subtype Size Unit Lot Acreage Building Area (sq ft) Landscape Area (sq ft)
Special Landscape
Area (sq ft)
Population Description
General Heavy
Industry
75.0 1000sqft 1.72 75,000 — — — Refrigerated
Warehouse
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Parking Lot 53.0 Space 0.48 0.00 — — — —
1.3. User-Selected Emission Reduction Measures by Emissions Sector No measures selected
2. Emissions Summary
2.1. Construction Emissions Compared Against Thresholds Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Un/Mit. TOG ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Unmit. 35.5 35.5 14.1 16.0 0.03 0.64 7.20 7.85 0.59 3.45 4.05 — 3,029 3,029 0.11 0.09 2.63 3,062 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Unmit. 1.65 1.38 11.2 13.6 0.03 0.41 0.49 0.90 0.38 0.12 0.50 — 2,978 2,978 0.10 0.09 0.07 3,008 Average
Daily
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Unmit. 1.42 1.35 4.84 5.82 0.01 0.18 0.30 0.49 0.17 0.10 0.27 — 1,212 1,212 0.04 0.03 0.40 1,223 Annual
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Unmit. 0.26 0.25 0.88 1.06 < 0.005 0.03 0.06 0.09 0.03 0.02 0.05 — 201 201 0.01 0.01 0.07 202 Exceeds
(Annual)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Threshol
d
— 10.0 10.0 100 27.0 — — 15.0 — — 15.0 — — — — — — —
Unmit. — No No No No — — No — — No — — — — — — —
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2.2. Construction Emissions by Y ear, Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Y ear TOG ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e Daily -
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
2025 1.85 1.56 14.1 16.0 0.03 0.64 7.20 7.85 0.59 3.45 4.05 — 3,029 3,029 0.11 0.09 2.63 3,062 2026 35.5 35.5 10.7 14.1 0.03 0.37 0.49 0.86 0.34 0.12 0.46 — 3,012 3,012 0.10 0.09 2.40 3,043 Daily -
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
2025 1.65 1.38 11.2 13.6 0.03 0.41 0.49 0.90 0.38 0.12 0.50 — 2,978 2,978 0.10 0.09 0.07 3,008 2026 1.57 1.31 10.7 13.4 0.03 0.37 0.49 0.86 0.34 0.12 0.46 — 2,961 2,961 0.10 0.09 0.06 2,991 Average
Daily
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
2025 0.69 0.58 4.84 5.82 0.01 0.18 0.30 0.49 0.17 0.10 0.27 — 1,212 1,212 0.04 0.03 0.40 1,223 2026 1.42 1.35 3.08 3.94 0.01 0.11 0.14 0.25 0.10 0.03 0.13 — 848 848 0.03 0.02 0.29 857 Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
2025 0.13 0.11 0.88 1.06 < 0.005 0.03 0.06 0.09 0.03 0.02 0.05 — 201 201 0.01 0.01 0.07 202 2026 0.26 0.25 0.56 0.72 < 0.005 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.02 0.01 0.02 — 140 140 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.05 142
2.4. Operations Emissions Compared Against Thresholds
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Un/Mit. TOG ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Unmit. 5.02 4.73 4.60 20.4 0.05 0.19 3.01 3.20 0.18 0.76 0.95 83.4 5,863 5,946 8.74 0.31 32.7 6,291 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
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Unmit. 4.21 3.96 4.85 14.5 0.04 0.18 3.01 3.19 0.18 0.76 0.94 83.4 5,524 5,607 8.76 0.33 19.9 5,943 Average
Daily
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Unmit. 3.42 3.25 2.65 11.2 0.03 0.10 2.06 2.16 0.10 0.52 0.62 83.4 4,205 4,288 8.70 0.25 23.5 4,603 Annual
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Unmit. 0.62 0.59 0.48 2.04 0.01 0.02 0.38 0.39 0.02 0.10 0.11 13.8 696 710 1.44 0.04 3.89 762 Exceeds
(Annual)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Threshol
d
— 10.0 10.0 100 27.0 — — 15.0 — — 15.0 — — — — — — —
Unmit. — No No No No — — No — — No — — — — — — —
2.5. Operations Emissions by Sector, Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Sector TOG ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Mobile 2.01 1.87 2.14 15.0 0.04 0.03 3.01 3.04 0.03 0.76 0.80 — 4,025 4,025 0.14 0.22 13.2 4,107 Area 2.28 2.24 0.03 3.26 < 0.005 0.01 — 0.01 < 0.005 — < 0.005 — 13.4 13.4 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 13.5 Energy 0.09 0.05 0.83 0.69 < 0.005 0.06 — 0.06 0.06 — 0.06 — 1,492 1,492 0.17 0.01 — 1,500 Water — — — — — — — — — — — 33.2 38.2 71.4 3.41 0.08 — 181 Waste — — — — — — — — — — — 50.1 0.00 50.1 5.01 0.00 — 175 Refrig. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 19.5 19.5
Stationa
ry
0.63 0.57 1.61 1.46 < 0.005 0.08 0.00 0.08 0.08 0.00 0.08 0.00 294 294 0.01 < 0.005 0.00 295 Total 5.02 4.73 4.60 20.4 0.05 0.19 3.01 3.20 0.18 0.76 0.95 83.4 5,863 5,946 8.74 0.31 32.7 6,291 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
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Mobile 1.78 1.64 2.42 12.3 0.04 0.03 3.01 3.04 0.03 0.76 0.80 — 3,699 3,699 0.16 0.23 0.34 3,772 Area 1.70 1.70 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Energy 0.09 0.05 0.83 0.69 < 0.005 0.06 — 0.06 0.06 — 0.06 — 1,492 1,492 0.17 0.01 — 1,500 Water — — — — — — — — — — — 33.2 38.2 71.4 3.41 0.08 — 181 Waste — — — — — — — — — — — 50.1 0.00 50.1 5.01 0.00 — 175 Refrig. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 19.5 19.5
Stationa
ry
0.63 0.57 1.61 1.46 < 0.005 0.08 0.00 0.08 0.08 0.00 0.08 0.00 294 294 0.01 < 0.005 0.00 295 Total 4.21 3.96 4.85 14.5 0.04 0.18 3.01 3.19 0.18 0.76 0.94 83.4 5,524 5,607 8.76 0.33 19.9 5,943 Average
Daily
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Mobile 1.25 1.16 1.59 8.68 0.03 0.02 2.06 2.09 0.02 0.52 0.55 — 2,627 2,627 0.10 0.16 3.95 2,680 Area 1.99 1.97 0.01 1.61 < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 — 6.61 6.61 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 6.64 Energy 0.09 0.05 0.83 0.69 < 0.005 0.06 — 0.06 0.06 — 0.06 — 1,492 1,492 0.17 0.01 — 1,500 Water — — — — — — — — — — — 33.2 38.2 71.4 3.41 0.08 — 181 Waste — — — — — — — — — — — 50.1 0.00 50.1 5.01 0.00 — 175 Refrig. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 19.5 19.5
Stationa
ry
0.09 0.08 0.22 0.20 < 0.005 0.01 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00 0.01 0.00 40.3 40.3 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 40.4 Total 3.42 3.25 2.65 11.2 0.03 0.10 2.06 2.16 0.10 0.52 0.62 83.4 4,205 4,288 8.70 0.25 23.5 4,603 Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Mobile 0.23 0.21 0.29 1.58 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.38 0.38 < 0.005 0.10 0.10 — 435 435 0.02 0.03 0.65 444 Area 0.36 0.36 < 0.005 0.29 < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 — 1.10 1.10 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 1.10 Energy 0.02 0.01 0.15 0.13 < 0.005 0.01 — 0.01 0.01 — 0.01 — 247 247 0.03 < 0.005 — 248 Water — — — — — — — — — — — 5.50 6.32 11.8 0.57 0.01 — 30.0 Waste — — — — — — — — — — — 8.30 0.00 8.30 0.83 0.00 — 29.0 Refrig. — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3.23 3.23
Stationa
ry
0.02 0.01 0.04 0.04 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 < 0.005 0.00 6.66 6.66 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 6.69 Total 0.62 0.59 0.48 2.04 0.01 0.02 0.38 0.39 0.02 0.10 0.11 13.8 696 710 1.44 0.04 3.89 762 Bakersfield Warehouse Detailed Report, 1/24/2025
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3. Construction Emissions Details
3.1. Demolition (2025) - Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Location TOG ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e Onsite — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Roa
d
Equipm
ent
1.75 1.47 13.9 15.1 0.02 0.57 — 0.57 0.52 — 0.52 — 2,494 2,494 0.10 0.02 — 2,502 Demoliti
on
— — — — — — 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 — — — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Average
Daily
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Roa
d
Equipm
ent
0.10 0.08 0.76 0.83 < 0.005 0.03 — 0.03 0.03 — 0.03 — 137 137 0.01 < 0.005 — 137 Demoliti
on
— — — — — — 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 — — — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
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22.7—< 0.005< 0.00522.622.6—0.01—0.010.01—0.01< 0.0050.150.140.010.02Off-Roa d
Equipm
ent
Demoliti
on
— — — — — — 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 — — — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Offsite — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker 0.06 0.06 0.05 0.94 0.00 0.00 0.15 0.15 0.00 0.04 0.04 — 169 169 0.01 0.01 0.60 171 Vendor 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Average
Daily
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.04 0.00 0.00 0.01 0.01 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 8.42 8.42 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.01 8.53 Vendor 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.01 0.00 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 1.39 1.39 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 1.41 Vendor 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3.3. Site Preparation (2025) - Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Location TOG ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e Onsite — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
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Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Roa
d
Equipm
ent
1.42 1.19 10.9 11.0 0.03 0.47 — 0.47 0.43 — 0.43 — 2,717 2,717 0.11 0.02 — 2,726 Dust
From
Material
Movement
— — — — — — 1.59 1.59 — 0.17 0.17 — — — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Average
Daily
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Roa
d
Equipm
ent
0.01 0.01 0.09 0.09 < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 — 22.3 22.3 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 22.4 Dust
From
Material
Movement
— — — — — — 0.01 0.01 — < 0.005 < 0.005 — — — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Roa
d
Equipm
ent
< 0.005 < 0.005 0.02 0.02 < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 — 3.70 3.70 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 3.71 Dust
From
Material
Movement
— — — — — — < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 < 0.005 — — — — — — — Bakersfield Warehouse Detailed Report, 1/24/2025
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0.000.000.000.000.000.00—0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00Onsite truck
Offsite — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker 0.04 0.03 0.03 0.57 0.00 0.00 0.09 0.09 0.00 0.02 0.02 — 101 101 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.36 103 Vendor 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Average
Daily
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 0.76 0.76 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.77 Vendor 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 0.13 0.13 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.13 Vendor 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3.5. Grading (2025) - Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Location TOG ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e Onsite — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
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2,463—0.020.102,4552,455—0.59—0.590.64—0.640.0214.514.11.511.80Off-Roa d
Equipm
ent
Dust
From
Material
Movement
— — — — — — 7.08 7.08 — 3.42 3.42 — — — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Average
Daily
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Roa
d
Equipm
ent
0.03 0.02 0.23 0.24 < 0.005 0.01 — 0.01 0.01 — 0.01 — 40.4 40.4 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 40.5 Dust
From
Material
Movement
— — — — — — 0.12 0.12 — 0.06 0.06 — — — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Roa
d
Equipm
ent
0.01 < 0.005 0.04 0.04 < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 — 6.68 6.68 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 6.70 Dust
From
Material
Movement
— — — — — — 0.02 0.02 — 0.01 0.01 — — — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Offsite — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
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Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker 0.05 0.05 0.04 0.75 0.00 0.00 0.12 0.12 0.00 0.03 0.03 — 135 135 0.01 < 0.005 0.48 137 Vendor 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Average
Daily
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.01 0.00 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 2.02 2.02 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 2.05 Vendor 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 0.33 0.33 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.34 Vendor 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3.7. Building Construction (2025) - Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Location TOG ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e Onsite — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Roa
d
Equipm
ent
1.49 1.24 10.6 11.9 0.02 0.40 — 0.40 0.37 — 0.37 — 2,201 2,201 0.09 0.02 — 2,209 Onsite
truck
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Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Roa
d
Equipm
ent
1.49 1.24 10.6 11.9 0.02 0.40 — 0.40 0.37 — 0.37 — 2,201 2,201 0.09 0.02 — 2,209 Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Average
Daily
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Roa
d
Equipm
ent
0.50 0.41 3.55 3.97 0.01 0.14 — 0.14 0.12 — 0.12 — 737 737 0.03 0.01 — 739 Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Roa
d
Equipm
ent
0.09 0.08 0.65 0.72 < 0.005 0.02 — 0.02 0.02 — 0.02 — 122 122 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 122 Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Offsite — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker 0.16 0.15 0.13 2.37 0.00 0.00 0.39 0.39 0.00 0.09 0.09 — 425 425 0.02 0.01 1.52 431 Vendor 0.02 0.01 0.46 0.15 < 0.005 0.01 0.11 0.12 0.01 0.03 0.04 — 403 403 < 0.005 0.06 1.11 422 Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker 0.14 0.13 0.16 1.63 0.00 0.00 0.39 0.39 0.00 0.09 0.09 — 373 373 0.01 0.01 0.04 377 Bakersfield Warehouse Detailed Report, 1/24/2025
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Vendor 0.02 0.01 0.49 0.15 < 0.005 0.01 0.11 0.12 0.01 0.03 0.04 — 404 404 < 0.005 0.06 0.03 422 Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Average
Daily
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker 0.05 0.04 0.05 0.59 0.00 0.00 0.13 0.13 0.00 0.03 0.03 — 130 130 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.22 131 Vendor 0.01 < 0.005 0.16 0.05 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.04 0.04 < 0.005 0.01 0.01 — 135 135 < 0.005 0.02 0.16 141 Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.11 0.00 0.00 0.02 0.02 0.00 0.01 0.01 — 21.4 21.4 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.04 21.7 Vendor < 0.005 < 0.005 0.03 0.01 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.01 0.01 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 22.4 22.4 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.03 23.4 Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3.9. Building Construction (2026) - Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Location TOG ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e Onsite — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Roa
d
Equipm
ent
1.41 1.18 10.1 11.8 0.02 0.36 — 0.36 0.33 — 0.33 — 2,201 2,201 0.09 0.02 — 2,208 Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Roa
d
Equipm
ent
1.41 1.18 10.1 11.8 0.02 0.36 — 0.36 0.33 — 0.33 — 2,201 2,201 0.09 0.02 — 2,208 Bakersfield Warehouse Detailed Report, 1/24/2025
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Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Average
Daily
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Roa
d
Equipm
ent
0.38 0.32 2.73 3.18 0.01 0.10 — 0.10 0.09 — 0.09 — 594 594 0.02 < 0.005 — 596 Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Roa
d
Equipm
ent
0.07 0.06 0.50 0.58 < 0.005 0.02 — 0.02 0.02 — 0.02 — 98.4 98.4 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 98.7 Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Offsite — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker 0.15 0.14 0.12 2.19 0.00 0.00 0.39 0.39 0.00 0.09 0.09 — 416 416 < 0.005 0.01 1.37 421 Vendor 0.02 0.01 0.44 0.14 < 0.005 0.01 0.11 0.12 0.01 0.03 0.04 — 395 395 < 0.005 0.06 1.03 413 Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker 0.14 0.12 0.15 1.49 0.00 0.00 0.39 0.39 0.00 0.09 0.09 — 365 365 0.01 0.01 0.04 369 Vendor 0.02 0.01 0.47 0.15 < 0.005 0.01 0.11 0.12 0.01 0.03 0.04 — 396 396 < 0.005 0.06 0.03 413 Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Average
Daily
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker 0.04 0.03 0.04 0.44 0.00 0.00 0.10 0.10 0.00 0.02 0.02 — 102 102 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.16 104 Vendor < 0.005 < 0.005 0.12 0.04 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.03 0.03 < 0.005 0.01 0.01 — 107 107 < 0.005 0.02 0.12 112 Bakersfield Warehouse Detailed Report, 1/24/2025
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Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.08 0.00 0.00 0.02 0.02 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 16.9 16.9 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.03 17.2 Vendor < 0.005 < 0.005 0.02 0.01 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.01 0.01 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 17.7 17.7 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.02 18.5 Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3.11. Paving (2026) - Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Location TOG ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e Onsite — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Roa
d
Equipm
ent
0.79 0.67 5.88 8.19 0.01 0.25 — 0.25 0.23 — 0.23 — 1,244 1,244 0.05 0.01 — 1,248 Paving 0.12 0.12 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Average
Daily
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Roa
d
Equipm
ent
0.02 0.02 0.16 0.22 < 0.005 0.01 — 0.01 0.01 — 0.01 — 34.1 34.1 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 34.2 Paving < 0.005 < 0.005 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
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Off-Roa
Equipment
< 0.005 < 0.005 0.03 0.04 < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 — 5.64 5.64 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 5.66 Paving < 0.005 < 0.005 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Offsite — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker 0.07 0.07 0.06 1.04 0.00 0.00 0.18 0.18 0.00 0.04 0.04 — 198 198 < 0.005 0.01 0.65 201 Vendor 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Average
Daily
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.02 0.00 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 4.94 4.94 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.01 5.01 Vendor 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 0.82 0.82 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.83 Vendor 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
3.13. Architectural Coating (2026) - Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Location TOG ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e Onsite — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
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Summer
(Max)
Off-Roa
d
Equipm
ent
0.15 0.12 0.86 1.13 < 0.005 0.02 — 0.02 0.02 — 0.02 — 134 134 0.01 < 0.005 — 134 Architect
ural
Coating
s
35.4 35.4 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Average
Daily
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Roa
d
Equipm
ent
< 0.005 < 0.005 0.02 0.03 < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 — 3.66 3.66 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 3.67 Architect
ural
Coating
s
0.97 0.97 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Onsite
truck
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Off-Roa
d
Equipm
ent
< 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.01 < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 — 0.61 0.61 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 0.61 Architect
ural
Coating
s
0.18 0.18 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
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0.000.000.000.000.000.00—0.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.000.00Onsite truck
Offsite — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.44 0.00 0.00 0.08 0.08 0.00 0.02 0.02 — 83.2 83.2 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.27 84.3 Vendor 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Average
Daily
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.01 0.00 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 2.08 2.08 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 2.10 Vendor 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Worker < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 0.34 0.34 < 0.005 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.35 Vendor 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Hauling 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4. Operations Emissions Details
4.1. Mobile Emissions by Land Use
4.1.1. Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Land
Use
TOG ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e Bakersfield Warehouse Detailed Report, 1/24/2025
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Summer
(Max)
General
Heavy
Industry
2.01 1.87 2.14 15.0 0.04 0.03 3.01 3.04 0.03 0.76 0.80 — 4,025 4,025 0.14 0.22 13.2 4,107 Parking
Lot
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 2.01 1.87 2.14 15.0 0.04 0.03 3.01 3.04 0.03 0.76 0.80 — 4,025 4,025 0.14 0.22 13.2 4,107 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
General
Heavy
Industry
1.78 1.64 2.42 12.3 0.04 0.03 3.01 3.04 0.03 0.76 0.80 — 3,699 3,699 0.16 0.23 0.34 3,772 Parking
Lot
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 1.78 1.64 2.42 12.3 0.04 0.03 3.01 3.04 0.03 0.76 0.80 — 3,699 3,699 0.16 0.23 0.34 3,772 Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
General
Heavy
Industry
0.23 0.21 0.29 1.58 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.38 0.38 < 0.005 0.10 0.10 — 435 435 0.02 0.03 0.65 444 Parking
Lot
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total 0.23 0.21 0.29 1.58 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.38 0.38 < 0.005 0.10 0.10 — 435 435 0.02 0.03 0.65 444
4.2. Energy
4.2.1. Electricity Emissions By Land Use - Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Land
Use
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Summer
(Max)
General
Heavy
Industry
— — — — — — — — — — — — 497 497 0.08 0.01 — 502
Parking
Lot
— — — — — — — — — — — — 10.2 10.2 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 10.3 Total — — — — — — — — — — — — 507 507 0.08 0.01 — 512
Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
General
Heavy
Industry
— — — — — — — — — — — — 497 497 0.08 0.01 — 502
Parking
Lot
— — — — — — — — — — — — 10.2 10.2 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 10.3 Total — — — — — — — — — — — — 507 507 0.08 0.01 — 512
Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
General
Heavy
Industry
— — — — — — — — — — — — 82.3 82.3 0.01 < 0.005 — 83.1
Parking
Lot
— — — — — — — — — — — — 1.68 1.68 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 1.70 Total — — — — — — — — — — — — 84.0 84.0 0.01 < 0.005 — 84.8
4.2.3. Natural Gas Emissions By Land Use - Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Land
Use
TOG ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
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988—< 0.0050.09985985—0.06—0.060.06—0.06< 0.0050.690.830.050.09General Heavy
Industry
Parking
Lot
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 Total 0.09 0.05 0.83 0.69 < 0.005 0.06 — 0.06 0.06 — 0.06 — 985 985 0.09 < 0.005 — 988 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
General
Heavy
Industry
0.09 0.05 0.83 0.69 < 0.005 0.06 — 0.06 0.06 — 0.06 — 985 985 0.09 < 0.005 — 988 Parking
Lot
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 Total 0.09 0.05 0.83 0.69 < 0.005 0.06 — 0.06 0.06 — 0.06 — 985 985 0.09 < 0.005 — 988 Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
General
Heavy
Industry
0.02 0.01 0.15 0.13 < 0.005 0.01 — 0.01 0.01 — 0.01 — 163 163 0.01 < 0.005 — 164 Parking
Lot
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00 Total 0.02 0.01 0.15 0.13 < 0.005 0.01 — 0.01 0.01 — 0.01 — 163 163 0.01 < 0.005 — 164
4.3. Area Emissions by Source
4.3.1. Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Source TOG ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
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————————————————1.611.61Consum
er
Product
s
Architect
ural
Coating
s
0.10 0.10 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Landsca
pe
Equipm
ent
0.58 0.54 0.03 3.26 < 0.005 0.01 — 0.01 < 0.005 — < 0.005 — 13.4 13.4 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 13.5 Total 2.28 2.24 0.03 3.26 < 0.005 0.01 — 0.01 < 0.005 — < 0.005 — 13.4 13.4 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 13.5 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Consum
er
Product
s
1.61 1.61 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Architect
ural
Coating
s
0.10 0.10 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Total 1.70 1.70 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Consum
er
Product
s
0.29 0.29 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Architect
ural
Coating
s
0.02 0.02 — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Landsca
pe
Equipm
ent
0.05 0.05 < 0.005 0.29 < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 — 1.10 1.10 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 1.10 Bakersfield Warehouse Detailed Report, 1/24/2025
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Total 0.36 0.36 < 0.005 0.29 < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 < 0.005 — < 0.005 — 1.10 1.10 < 0.005 < 0.005 — 1.10
4.4. Water Emissions by Land Use
4.4.1. Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Land
Use
TOG ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
General
Heavy
Industry
— — — — — — — — — — — 33.2 38.2 71.4 3.41 0.08 — 181
Parking
Lot
— — — — — — — — — — — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00
Total — — — — — — — — — — — 33.2 38.2 71.4 3.41 0.08 — 181 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
General
Heavy
Industry
— — — — — — — — — — — 33.2 38.2 71.4 3.41 0.08 — 181
Parking
Lot
— — — — — — — — — — — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00
Total — — — — — — — — — — — 33.2 38.2 71.4 3.41 0.08 — 181 Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
General
Heavy
Industry
— — — — — — — — — — — 5.50 6.32 11.8 0.57 0.01 — 30.0
Parking
Lot
— — — — — — — — — — — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00
Total — — — — — — — — — — — 5.50 6.32 11.8 0.57 0.01 — 30.0 Bakersfield Warehouse Detailed Report, 1/24/2025
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4.5. Waste Emissions by Land Use
4.5.1. Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Land
Use
TOG ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
General
Heavy
Industry
— — — — — — — — — — — 50.1 0.00 50.1 5.01 0.00 — 175
Parking
Lot
— — — — — — — — — — — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00
Total — — — — — — — — — — — 50.1 0.00 50.1 5.01 0.00 — 175 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
General
Heavy
Industry
— — — — — — — — — — — 50.1 0.00 50.1 5.01 0.00 — 175
Parking
Lot
— — — — — — — — — — — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00
Total — — — — — — — — — — — 50.1 0.00 50.1 5.01 0.00 — 175 Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
General
Heavy
Industry
— — — — — — — — — — — 8.30 0.00 8.30 0.83 0.00 — 29.0
Parking
Lot
— — — — — — — — — — — 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 — 0.00
Total — — — — — — — — — — — 8.30 0.00 8.30 0.83 0.00 — 29.0
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4.6.1. Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Land
Use
TOG ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
General
Heavy
Industry
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 19.5 19.5
Total — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 19.5 19.5
Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
General
Heavy
Industry
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 19.5 19.5
Total — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 19.5 19.5
Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
General
Heavy
Industry
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3.23 3.23
Total — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — 3.23 3.23
4.7. Offroad Emissions By Equipment Type
4.7.1. Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Equipm
ent
Type
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Summer
(Max)
Total — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Total — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Total — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
4.8. Stationary Emissions By Equipment Type
4.8.1. Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Equipm
ent
Type
TOG ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Fire
Pump
0.63 0.57 1.61 1.46 < 0.005 0.08 0.00 0.08 0.08 0.00 0.08 0.00 294 294 0.01 < 0.005 0.00 295 Total 0.63 0.57 1.61 1.46 < 0.005 0.08 0.00 0.08 0.08 0.00 0.08 0.00 294 294 0.01 < 0.005 0.00 295 Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Fire
Pump
0.63 0.57 1.61 1.46 < 0.005 0.08 0.00 0.08 0.08 0.00 0.08 0.00 294 294 0.01 < 0.005 0.00 295 Total 0.63 0.57 1.61 1.46 < 0.005 0.08 0.00 0.08 0.08 0.00 0.08 0.00 294 294 0.01 < 0.005 0.00 295 Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Fire
Pump
0.02 0.01 0.04 0.04 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 < 0.005 0.00 6.66 6.66 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 6.69 Bakersfield Warehouse Detailed Report, 1/24/2025
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Total 0.02 0.01 0.04 0.04 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 < 0.005 0.00 6.66 6.66 < 0.005 < 0.005 0.00 6.69
4.9. User Defined Emissions By Equipment Type
4.9.1. Unmitigated
Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Equipm
ent
Type
TOG ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Total — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Total — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Total — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
4.10. Soil Carbon Accumulation By Vegetation Type
4.10.1. Soil Carbon Accumulation By Vegetation Type - Unmitigated Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Vegetati
on
TOG ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Total — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
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Total — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Total — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
4.10.2. Above and Belowground Carbon Accumulation by Land Use Type - Unmitigated Criteria Pollutants (lb/day for daily, ton/yr for annual) and GHGs (lb/day for daily, MT/yr for annual) Land
Use
TOG ROG NOx CO SO2 PM10E PM10D PM10T PM2.5E PM2.5D PM2.5T BCO2 NBCO2 CO2T CH4 N2O R CO2e Daily,
Summer
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Total — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Daily,
Winter
(Max)
— — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Total — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Annual — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Total — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
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5. Activity Data
5.1. Construction Schedule
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Phase Name Phase Type Start Date End Date Days Per Week Work Days per Phase Phase Description Demolition Demolition 6/1/2025 6/29/2025 5.00 20.0 —
Site Preparation Site Preparation 6/30/2025 7/4/2025 5.00 3.00 — Grading Grading 7/5/2025 7/13/2025 5.00 6.00 —
Building Construction Building Construction 7/14/2025 5/18/2026 5.00 220 — Paving Paving 5/19/2026 6/2/2026 5.00 10.0 —
Architectural Coating Architectural Coating 6/3/2026 6/17/2026 5.00 10.0 —
5.2. Off-Road Equipment
5.2.1. Unmitigated
Phase Name Equipment Type Fuel Type Engine Tier Number per Day Hours Per Day Horsepower Load Factor Demolition Concrete/Industrial
Saws
Diesel Average 1.00 8.00 33.0 0.73
Demolition Rubber Tired Dozers Diesel Average 1.00 8.00 367 0.40 Demolition Tractors/Loaders/Back
hoes
Diesel Average 3.00 8.00 84.0 0.37
Site Preparation Graders Diesel Average 1.00 8.00 148 0.41 Site Preparation Tractors/Loaders/Back
hoes
Diesel Average 1.00 7.00 84.0 0.37
Site Preparation Scrapers Diesel Average 1.00 8.00 423 0.48 Grading Graders Diesel Average 1.00 8.00 148 0.41
Grading Rubber Tired Dozers Diesel Average 1.00 8.00 367 0.40 Grading Tractors/Loaders/Back
hoes
Diesel Average 2.00 7.00 84.0 0.37
Building Construction Cranes Diesel Average 1.00 8.00 367 0.29 Building Construction Forklifts Diesel Average 2.00 7.00 82.0 0.20 Building Construction Tractors/Loaders/Back
hoes
Diesel Average 1.00 6.00 84.0 0.37
Building Construction Generator Sets Diesel Average 1.00 8.00 14.0 0.74 Bakersfield Warehouse Detailed Report, 1/24/2025
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Building Construction Welders Diesel Average 3.00 8.00 46.0 0.45 Paving Cement and Mortar
Mixers
Diesel Average 1.00 8.00 10.0 0.56
Paving Pavers Diesel Average 1.00 8.00 81.0 0.42
Paving Rollers Diesel Average 2.00 8.00 36.0 0.38
Paving Tractors/Loaders/Back
hoes
Diesel Average 1.00 8.00 84.0 0.37
Paving Paving Equipment Diesel Average 1.00 8.00 89.0 0.36 Architectural Coating Air Compressors Diesel Average 1.00 6.00 37.0 0.48
5.3. Construction Vehicles
5.3.1. Unmitigated
Phase Name Trip Type One-Way Trips per Day Miles per Trip Vehicle Mix Demolition — — — —
Demolition Worker 12.5 17.3 LDA,LDT1,LDT2
Demolition Vendor — 10.6 HHDT,MHDT
Demolition Hauling 0.00 20.0 HHDT
Demolition Onsite truck — — HHDT
Site Preparation — — — —
Site Preparation Worker 7.50 17.3 LDA,LDT1,LDT2
Site Preparation Vendor — 10.6 HHDT,MHDT
Site Preparation Hauling 0.00 20.0 HHDT
Site Preparation Onsite truck — — HHDT
Grading — — — —
Grading Worker 10.0 17.3 LDA,LDT1,LDT2
Grading Vendor — 10.6 HHDT,MHDT
Grading Hauling 0.00 20.0 HHDT
Grading Onsite truck — — HHDT
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Building Construction — — — —
Building Construction Worker 31.5 17.3 LDA,LDT1,LDT2
Building Construction Vendor 12.3 10.6 HHDT,MHDT
Building Construction Hauling 0.00 20.0 HHDT
Building Construction Onsite truck — — HHDT
Paving — — — —
Paving Worker 15.0 17.3 LDA,LDT1,LDT2
Paving Vendor — 10.6 HHDT,MHDT
Paving Hauling 0.00 20.0 HHDT
Paving Onsite truck — — HHDT
Architectural Coating — — — —
Architectural Coating Worker 6.30 17.3 LDA,LDT1,LDT2
Architectural Coating Vendor — 10.6 HHDT,MHDT
Architectural Coating Hauling 0.00 20.0 HHDT
Architectural Coating Onsite truck — — HHDT
5.4. Vehicles
5.4.1. Construction Vehicle Control Strategies
Non-applicable. No control strategies activated by user.
5.5. Architectural Coatings
Phase Name Residential Interior Area
Coated (sq ft)
Residential Exterior Area
Coated (sq ft)
Non-Residential Interior Area
Coated (sq ft)
Non-Residential Exterior Area
Coated (sq ft)
Parking Area Coated (sq ft)
Architectural Coating 0.00 0.00 112,500 37,500 1,247
5.6. Dust Mitigation
5.6.1. Construction Earthmoving Activities
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Phase Name Material Imported (cy) Material Exported (cy) Acres Graded (acres) Material Demolished (sq. ft.) Acres Paved (acres) Demolition 0.00 0.00 0.00 — —
Site Preparation — — 4.50 0.00 —
Grading — — 6.00 0.00 —
Paving 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.48
5.6.2. Construction Earthmoving Control Strategies
Non-applicable. No control strategies activated by user.
5.7. Construction Paving
Land Use Area Paved (acres) % Asphalt
General Heavy Industry 0.00 0%
Parking Lot 0.48 100%
5.8. Construction Electricity Consumption and Emissions Factors kWh per Y ear and Emission Factor (lb/MWh)
Y ear kWh per Y ear CO2 CH4 N2O
2025 0.00 204 0.03 < 0.005
2026 0.00 204 0.03 < 0.005
5.9. Operational Mobile Sources
5.9.1. Unmitigated
Land Use Type Trips/Weekday Trips/Saturday Trips/Sunday Trips/Y ear VMT/Weekday VMT/Saturday VMT/Sunday VMT/Y ear General Heavy
Industry
295 482 382 121,858 2,586 4,225 3,350 1,069,212
Parking Lot 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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5.10. Operational Area Sources
5.10.1. Hearths
5.10.1.1. Unmitigated
5.10.2. Architectural Coatings
Residential Interior Area Coated (sq
ft)
Residential Exterior Area Coated (sq
ft)
Non-Residential Interior Area Coated
(sq ft)
Non-Residential Exterior Area
Coated (sq ft)
Parking Area Coated (sq ft)
0 0.00 112,500 37,500 1,247
5.10.3. Landscape Equipment
Season Unit Value
Snow Days day/yr 0.00
Summer Days day/yr 180
5.11. Operational Energy Consumption
5.11.1. Unmitigated
Electricity (kWh/yr) and CO2 and CH4 and N2O and Natural Gas (kBTU/yr) Land Use Electricity (kWh/yr) CO2 CH4 N2O Natural Gas (kBTU/yr) General Heavy Industry 889,810 204 0.0330 0.0040 3,072,924 Parking Lot 18,202 204 0.0330 0.0040 0.00
5.12. Operational Water and Wastewater Consumption
5.12.1. Unmitigated
Land Use Indoor Water (gal/year) Outdoor Water (gal/year) General Heavy Industry 17,343,750 0.00
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Parking Lot 0.00 0.00
5.13. Operational Waste Generation
5.13.1. Unmitigated
Land Use Waste (ton/year) Cogeneration (kWh/year)
General Heavy Industry 93.0 —
Parking Lot 0.00 —
5.14. Operational Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment
5.14.1. Unmitigated
Land Use Type Equipment Type Refrigerant GWP Quantity (kg) Operations Leak Rate Service Leak Rate Times Serviced General Heavy
Industry
Other commercial A/C
and heat pumps
R-410A 2,088 0.30 4.00 4.00 18.0
5.15. Operational Off-Road Equipment
5.15.1. Unmitigated
Equipment Type Fuel Type Engine Tier Number per Day Hours Per Day Horsepower Load Factor
5.16. Stationary Sources
5.16.1. Emergency Generators and Fire Pumps
Equipment Type Fuel Type Number per Day Hours per Day Hours per Y ear Horsepower Load Factor Fire Pump Diesel 1.00 1.00 50.0 350 0.73
5.16.2. Process Boilers
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Equipment Type Fuel Type Number Boiler Rating (MMBtu/hr) Daily Heat Input (MMBtu/day) Annual Heat Input (MMBtu/yr)
5.17. User Defined
Equipment Type Fuel Type
5.18. Vegetation
5.18.1. Land Use Change
5.18.1.1. Unmitigated
Vegetation Land Use Type Vegetation Soil Type Initial Acres Final Acres
5.18.1. Biomass Cover Type
5.18.1.1. Unmitigated
Biomass Cover Type Initial Acres Final Acres
5.18.2. Sequestration
5.18.2.1. Unmitigated
Tree Type Number Electricity Saved (kWh/year) Natural Gas Saved (btu/year)
6. Climate Risk Detailed Report
6.1. Climate Risk Summary
Cal-Adapt midcentury 2040–2059 average projections for four hazards are reported below for your project location. These are under Representation Concentration Pathway (RCP) 8.5 which assumes GHG emissions will continue to rise strongly through 2050 and then plateau around 2100.
Climate Hazard Result for Project Location Unit
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Temperature and Extreme Heat 20.6 annual days of extreme heat Extreme Precipitation 0.00 annual days with precipitation above 20 mm Sea Level Rise — meters of inundation depth
Wildfire 0.00 annual hectares burned
Temperature and Extreme Heat data are for grid cell in which your project are located. The projection is based on the 98th historical percentile of daily maximum/minimum temperatures from observed historical data (32 climate model ensemble from Cal-Adapt, 2040–2059 average under RCP 8.5). Each grid cell is 6 kilometers (km) by 6 km, or 3.7 miles (mi) by 3.7 mi.
Extreme Precipitation data are for the grid cell in which your project are located. The threshold of 20 mm is equivalent to about ¾ an inch of rain, which would be light to moderate rainfall if received over a full day or heavy rain if received over a period of 2 to 4 hours. Each grid cell is 6 kilometers (km) by 6 km, or 3.7 miles (mi) by 3.7 mi.
Sea Level Rise data are for the grid cell in which your project are located. The projections are from Radke et al. (2017), as reported in Cal-Adapt (Radke et al., 2017, CEC-500-2017-008), and consider inundation location and depth for the San Francisco Bay, the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta and California coast resulting different increments of sea level rise coupled with extreme storm events. Users may select from four scenarios to view the range in potential inundation depth for the grid cell. The four scenarios are: No rise, 0.5 meter, 1.0 meter, 1.41 meters Wildfire data are for the grid cell in which your project are located. The projections are from UC Davis, as reported in Cal-Adapt (2040–2059 average under RCP 8.5), and consider historical data of climate, vegetation, population density, and large (> 400 ha) fire history. Users may select from four model simulations to view the range in potential wildfire probabilities for the grid cell. The four simulations make different assumptions about expected rainfall and temperature are: Warmer/drier (HadGEM2-ES), Cooler/wetter (CNRM-CM5), Average conditions (CanESM2), Range of different rainfall and temperature possibilities (MIROC5). Each grid cell is 6 kilometers (km) by 6 km, or 3.7 miles (mi) by 3.7 mi.
6.2. Initial Climate Risk Scores
Climate Hazard Exposure Score Sensitivity Score Adaptive Capacity Score Vulnerability Score Temperature and Extreme Heat 1 0 0 N/A
Extreme Precipitation N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sea Level Rise N/A N/A N/A N/A
Wildfire N/A N/A N/A N/A
Flooding 0 0 0 N/A
Drought 0 0 0 N/A
Snowpack Reduction N/A N/A N/A N/A
Air Quality Degradation 0 0 0 N/A
The sensitivity score reflects the extent to which a project would be adversely affected by exposure to a climate hazard. Exposure is rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with a score of 5 representing the greatest exposure.
The adaptive capacity of a project refers to its ability to manage and reduce vulnerabilities from projected climate hazards. Adaptive capacity is rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with a score of 5 representing the greatest ability to adapt.
The overall vulnerability scores are calculated based on the potential impacts and adaptive capacity assessments for each hazard. Scores do not include implementation of climate risk reduction measures.
6.3. Adjusted Climate Risk Scores
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Climate Hazard Exposure Score Sensitivity Score Adaptive Capacity Score Vulnerability Score Temperature and Extreme Heat 1 1 1 2
Extreme Precipitation N/A N/A N/A N/A
Sea Level Rise N/A N/A N/A N/A
Wildfire N/A N/A N/A N/A
Flooding 1 1 1 2
Drought 1 1 1 2
Snowpack Reduction N/A N/A N/A N/A
Air Quality Degradation 1 1 1 2
The sensitivity score reflects the extent to which a project would be adversely affected by exposure to a climate hazard. Exposure is rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with a score of 5 representing the greatest exposure.
The adaptive capacity of a project refers to its ability to manage and reduce vulnerabilities from projected climate hazards. Adaptive capacity is rated on a scale of 1 to 5, with a score of 5 representing the greatest ability to adapt.
The overall vulnerability scores are calculated based on the potential impacts and adaptive capacity assessments for each hazard. Scores include implementation of climate risk reduction measures.
6.4. Climate Risk Reduction Measures
7. Health and Equity Details
7.1. CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Scores
The maximum CalEnviroScreen score is 100. A high score (i.e., greater than 50) reflects a higher pollution burden compared to other census tracts in the state.
Indicator Result for Project Census Tract
Exposure Indicators —
AQ-Ozone 95.3
AQ-PM 98.7
AQ-DPM 56.3
Drinking Water 98.0
Lead Risk Housing 15.2
Pesticides 98.6
Toxic Releases 22.2
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Traffic 9.69
Effect Indicators —
CleanUp Sites 58.2
Groundwater 14.5
Haz Waste Facilities/Generators 58.8
Impaired Water Bodies 0.00
Solid Waste 75.7
Sensitive Population —
Asthma 63.5
Cardio-vascular 83.3
Low Birth Weights 54.6
Socioeconomic Factor Indicators —
Education 66.8
Housing 5.48
Linguistic 58.6
Poverty 52.3
Unemployment 47.0
7.2. Healthy Places Index Scores
The maximum Health Places Index score is 100. A high score (i.e., greater than 50) reflects healthier community conditions compared to other census tracts in the state.
Indicator Result for Project Census Tract
Economic —
Above Poverty 48.59489285
Employed 60.23354292
Median HI 62.9026049
Education —
Bachelor's or higher 22.22507378
High school enrollment 6.313358142
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Preschool enrollment 20.76222251
Transportation —
Auto Access 82.44578468
Active commuting 11.21519312
Social —
2-parent households 46.65725651
Voting 39.65096882
Neighborhood —
Alcohol availability 87.9892211
Park access 21.21134351
Retail density 7.994353907
Supermarket access 16.66880534
Tree canopy 0.82124984
Housing —
Homeownership 86.01308867
Housing habitability 67.71461568
Low-inc homeowner severe housing cost burden 47.78647504 Low-inc renter severe housing cost burden 44.18067496
Uncrowded housing 36.04516874
Health Outcomes —
Insured adults 34.59514949
Arthritis 88.7
Asthma ER Admissions 43.2
High Blood Pressure 73.3
Cancer (excluding skin) 85.3
Asthma 46.1
Coronary Heart Disease 88.8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 71.2
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Diagnosed Diabetes 68.9
Life Expectancy at Birth 17.4
Cognitively Disabled 56.3
Physically Disabled 49.3
Heart Attack ER Admissions 13.6
Mental Health Not Good 38.2
Chronic Kidney Disease 73.0
Obesity 30.3
Pedestrian Injuries 73.8
Physical Health Not Good 52.6
Stroke 84.7
Health Risk Behaviors —
Binge Drinking 15.4
Current Smoker 29.7
No Leisure Time for Physical Activity 36.8
Climate Change Exposures —
Wildfire Risk 0.0
SLR Inundation Area 0.0
Children 3.5
Elderly 90.4
English Speaking 47.8
Foreign-born 50.7
Outdoor Workers 14.5
Climate Change Adaptive Capacity —
Impervious Surface Cover 72.3
Traffic Density 16.9
Traffic Access 0.0
Other Indices —
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Hardship 67.1
Other Decision Support —
2016 Voting 29.0
7.3. Overall Health & Equity Scores
Metric Result for Project Census Tract
CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Score for Project Location (a) 74.0 Healthy Places Index Score for Project Location (b) 33.0 Project Located in a Designated Disadvantaged Community (Senate Bill 535) Y es Project Located in a Low-Income Community (Assembly Bill 1550) No Project Located in a Community Air Protection Program Community (Assembly Bill 617) No a: The maximum CalEnviroScreen score is 100. A high score (i.e., greater than 50) reflects a higher pollution burden compared to other census tracts in the state. b: The maximum Health Places Index score is 100. A high score (i.e., greater than 50) reflects healthier community conditions compared to other census tracts in the state.
7.4. Health & Equity Measures
No Health & Equity Measures selected.
7.5. Evaluation Scorecard
Health & Equity Evaluation Scorecard not completed.
7.6. Health & Equity Custom Measures
No Health & Equity Custom Measures created.
8. User Changes to Default Data
Screen Justification
Land Use Assumed Max Size For Warehouse
Operations: Emergency Generators and Fire Pumps assumed fire pump
James J. J. Clark, Ph.D.
Principal Toxicologist
Toxicology/Exposure Assessment Modeling
Risk Assessment/Analysis/Dispersion Modeling
Education:
Ph.D., Environmental Health Science, University of California, 1995 M.S., Environmental Health Science, University of California, 1993 B.S., Biophysical and Biochemical Sciences, University of Houston, 1987
Professional Experience:
Dr. Clark is a well recognized to xicologist, air modeler, and health scientist. He has 20 years of experience in researching the eff ects of environmental contaminants on human health including environmental fate and transport modeling (SCREEN3, AEROMOD, ISCST3, Johnson-Ettinger Vapor Intrusion Modeling); exposure assessment modeling (partitioning of contaminants in the environment as well as PBPK modeling); conducting and managing human health risk assessments for regulatory compliance and risk-based clean-up levels; and toxicological and medical literature research.
Significant projects performed by Dr. Clark include the following:
LITIGATION SUPPORT
Case: James Harold Caygle, et al, v. Drummond Company, Inc. Circuit Court for the Tenth Judicial Circuit, Jefferson County, Alabama. Civil Action. CV-2009 Client: Environmental Litgation Group, Birmingham, Alabama
Dr. Clark performed an air quality assessment of emissions from a coke factory located in Tarrant, Alabama. The assessment reviewed include a comprehensive review of air quality standards, measured concentrations of pollutants from factory, an inspection of the facility and detailed assessment of the impacts on the community. The results of the assessment and literature have been provided in a declaration to the court.
Clark & Associates
Environmental Consulting, Inc
OFFICE
12405 Venice Blvd.
Suite 331
Los Angeles, CA 90066
PHONE
310-907-6165
FAX
310-398-7626
EMAIL
[email protected]
Case Result: Settlement in favor of plaintiff.
Case: Rose Roper V. Nissan North America, et al. Superior Court of the State Of California for the County Of Los Angeles – Central Civil West. Civil Action.
NC041739
Client: Rose, Klein, Marias, LLP, Long Beach, California
Dr. Clark performed a toxicological assessment of an individual occupationally exposed to multiple chemicals, including benzene, who later developed a respiratory distress. A review of the individual’s medical and occupational history was performed to prepare an exposure assessment. The exposure asse ssment was evaluated against the known outcomes in published literature to exposure to respiratory irritants. The results of the assessment and literature have been provided in a declaration to the court.
Case Result: Settlement in favor of plaintiff.
Case: O’Neil V. Sherwin Williams, et al. United States District Court Central District of California
Client: Rose, Klein, Marias, LLP, Long Beach, California Dr. Clark performed a toxicological assessment of an individual occupationally exposed to petroleum distillates who later developed a bladder cancer. A review of the individual’s medical and occupational history was performed to prepare a quantitative exposure assessment. The results of the assessment and literature have been provided in a declaration to the court.
Case Result: Summary judgment for defendants.
Case: Moore V., Shell Oil Company, et al. Superior Court of the State Of California for the County Of Los Angeles
Client: Rose, Klein, Marias, LLP, Long Beach, California Dr. Clark performed a toxicological assessment of an individual occupationally exposed to chemicals while benzene who later develope d a leukogenic disease. A review of the individual’s medical and occupational history was performed to prepare a quantitative exposure assessment. The exposure asse ssment was evaluated against the known outcomes in published literature to exposure to refined petroleum hydrocarbons. The results of the assessment and literature have been provided in a declaration to the court.
Case Result: Settlement in favor of plaintiff.
Case: Raymond Saltonstall V. Fuller O’Brie n, KILZ, and Zinsser, et al. United States District Court Central District of California
Client: Rose, Klein, Marias, LLP, Long Beach, California
Dr. Clark performed a toxicological assessment of an individual occupationally exposed to benzene who later developed a leukogenic disease. A review of the individual’s medical and occupational history was performed to prepare a quantitative exposure assessment. The exposure assessment was ev aluated against the known outcomes in published literature to exposure to refined petroleum hydrocarbons. The results of the assessment and literature have been provided in a declaration to the court.
Case Result: Settlement in favor of plaintiff.
Case: Richard Boyer and Elizabeth Boyer, husband and wife, V. DESCO Corporation, et al. Circuit Court of Brooke County, West Virginia. Civil Action Number 04-C-7G.
Client: Frankovitch, Anetakis, Colantonio & Simon, Morgantown, West Virginia.
Dr. Clark performed a toxicological assessment of a family exposed to chlorinated solvents released from the defendant’s facility into local drinking water supplies. A review of the individual’s medical and occupational history was performed to prepare a qualitative exposure assessment. The exposu re assessment was evaluated against the known outcomes in published literature to expo sure to chlorinated solvents. The results of the assessment and literature have been provided in a declaration to the court.
Case Result: Settlement in favor of plaintiff.
Case: JoAnne R. Cook, V. DESCO Corporation, et al. Circuit Court of Brooke County, West Virginia. Civil Action Number 04-C-9R
Client: Frankovitch, Anetakis, Colantonio & Simon, Morgantown, West Virginia.
Dr. Clark performed a toxicological assessment of an individual exposed to chlorinated solvents released from the defendant’s facility into local drinking water supplies. A review of the individual’s medical and occupational history was performed to prepare a qualitative exposure assessment. The exposu re assessment was evaluated against the known outcomes in published literature to expo sure to chlorinated solvents. The results of the assessment and literature have been provided in a declaration to the court.
Case Result: Settlement in favor of plaintiff.
Case: Patrick Allen And Susan Allen, husband and wife, and Andrew Allen, a minor, V. DESCO Corporation, et al. Circuit Court of Brooke County, West Virginia. Civil Action Number 04-C-W
Client: Frankovitch, Anetakis, Colantonio & Simon, Morgantown, West Virginia.
Dr. Clark performed a toxicological assessment of a family exposed to chlorinated solvents released from the defendant’s facility into local drinking water supplies. A review of the individual’s medical and occupational history was performed to prepare a qualitative exposure assessment. The exposu re assessment was evaluated against the known outcomes in published literature to expo sure to chlorinated solvents. The results of the assessment and literature have been provided in a declaration to the court.
Case Result: Settlement in favor of plaintiff.
Case: Michael Fahey, Susan Fahey V. Atla ntic Richfield Compan y, et al. United States District Court Central District of California Civil Action Number CV-06 7109 JCL.
Client: Rose, Klein, Marias, LLP, Long Beach, California
Dr. Clark performed a toxicological assessment of an individual occupationally exposed to refined petroleum hydrocarbons who later developed a leukogenic disease. A review of the individual’s medical and occupational history was performed to prepare a qualitative exposure assessment. The exposu re assessment was evaluated against the known outcomes in published literature to exposure to refined petroleum hydrocarbons.
The results of the assessment and literature have been provided in a declaration to the court.
Case Result: Settlement in favor of plaintiff.
Case: Constance Acevedo, et al., V. California Spray-Chemical Company, et al., Superior Court of the State Of California, County Of Santa Cruz. Case No. CV 146344
Dr. Clark performed a comprehensive exposure assessment of community members exposed to toxic metals from a former lead arsenate manufacturing facility. The former manufacturing site had undergone a DTSC mandated removal action/remediation for the presence of the toxic metals at the site. Op inions were presented regarding the elevated levels of arsenic and lead (in attic dust and soils) found throughout the community and the potential for harm to the plaintiffs in question.
Case Result: Settlement in favor of defendant.
Case: Michael Nawrocki V. The Coastal Corporation, Kurk Fuel Company, Pautler Oil Service, State of New York Supreme Court, County of Erie, Index Number I2001-11247
Client: Richard G. Berger Attorney At Law, Buffalo, New York
Dr. Clark performed a toxicological assessment of an individual occupationally exposed to refined petroleum hydrocarbons who later developed a leukogenic disease. A review of the individual’s medical and occupational history was performed to prepare a qualitative exposure assessment. The exposu re assessment was evaluated against the known outcomes in published literature to exposure to refined petroleum hydrocarbons.
The results of the assessment and literature have been provided in a declaration to the court.
Case Result: Judgement in favor of defendant.
SELECTED AIR MODELING RESEARCH/PROJECTS
Client – Confidential
Dr. Clark performed a comprehensive evaluation of criteria pollutants, air toxins, and particulate matter emissions from a carbon black production facility to determine the impacts on the surrounding communities. The results of the dispersion model will be used to estimate acute and chronic exposure concentrations to multiple contaminants and will be incorporated into a comprehensive risk evaluation.
Client – Confidential
Dr. Clark performed a comprehensive evaluation of air toxins and particulate matter emissions from a railroad tie manufacturing facility to determine the impacts on the surrounding communities. The results of the dispersion model have been used to estimate acute and chronic exposure concentrations to multiple contaminants and have been incorporated into a comprehensive risk evaluation.
Client – Los Angeles Alliance for a New Economy (LAANE), Los Angeles, California
Dr. Clark is advising the LAANE on air quality issues related to current flight operations at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) operated by the Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA) Authority. He is working with the LAANE and LAX staff to develop a comprehensive strategy for meeting local community concerns over emissions from flight operations and to engage federal agencies on the issue of local impacts of community airports.
Client – City of Santa Monica, Santa Monica, California Dr. Clark is advising the City of Santa Monica on air quality issues related to current flight operations at the facility. He is working with the City staff to develop a comprehensive strategy for meeting local community concerns over emissions from flight operations and to engage federal agencies on the issue of local impacts of community airports.
Client: Omnitrans, San Bernardino, California
Dr. Clark managed a public health survey of three communities near transit fueling facilities in San Bernardino and Montclair California in compliance with California Senate Bill 1927. The survey included an epidemiological survey of the effected communities, emission surveys of local businesses, dispersion modeling to determine potential emission concentrations within the communities, and a comprehensive risk assessment of each community. The results of the study were presented to the Governor as mandated by Senate Bill 1927.
Client: Confidential, San Francisco, California
Summarized cancer types associ ated with exposure to meta ls and smoking. Researched the specific types of cancers a ssociated with exposure to me tals and smoking. Provided causation analysis of the association betw een cancer types and exposure for use by non-public health professionals.
Client: Confidential, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Prepared human health risk assessment of workers exposed to VOCs from neighboring petroleum storage/transport facility. Reviewed the systems in place for distribution of petroleum hydrocarbons to identify ch emicals of concern (COCs), prepared comprehensive toxicological summaries of COCs, and quantified potential risks from carcinogens and non-carcinogens to receptors at or adjacent to site. This evaluation was used in the support of litigation.
Client – United Kingdom Environmental Agency
Dr. Clark is part of team that performed comprehensive evaluation of soil vapor intrusion of VOCs from former landfill adjacent residences for the United Kingdom’s Environment Agency. The evaluation included collection of liquid and soil vapor samples at site, modeling of vapor migration using the Johnson Ettinger Vapor Intrusion model, and calculation of site-specific health based vapor thresholds for chlorinated solvents, aromatic hydrocarbons, and semi-volatile organic compounds. The evaluation also included a detailed evaluation of the use, chemi cal characteristics, fate and transport, and toxicology of chemicals of concern (COC). The results of the evaluation have been used as a briefing tool for public health professionals.
EMERGING/PERSISTENT CONTAMINANT RESEARCH/PROJECTS
Client: Ameren Services, St. Louis, Missouri
Managed the preparation of a comprehensive human health risk assessment of workers and residents at or near an NPL site in Missouri. The former operations at the Property included the servicing and repair of electrical transformers, which resulted in soils and groundwater beneath the Property and adja cent land becoming impacted with PCB and chlorinated solvent compounds. The results were submitted to U.S. EPA for evaluation and will be used in the final ROD.
Client: City of Santa Clarita, Santa Clarita, California Dr. Clark is managing the oversight of the characterization, remediation and development activities of a former 1,000 acre munitions manufacturing facility for the City of Santa Clarita. The site is impacted with a number of contaminants including perchlorate, unexploded ordinance, and vola tile organic compounds (VOCs). The site is currently under a number of regulatory consent orders, including an Immanent and Substantial Endangerment Order. Dr. Clark is assisting the impacted municipality with the development of remediation strategies, interaction with the responsible parties and stakeholders, as well as interfacing with the regulatory agency responsible for oversight of the site cleanup.
Client: Confidential, Los Angeles, California
Prepared comprehensive evaluation of perchlorate in environment. Dr. Clark evaluated the production, use, chemical characteristics, fate and transport, toxicology, and remediation of perchlorate. Perchlorates form the basis of solid rocket fuels and have recently been detected in water supplies in the United States. The results of this research were presented to the USEPA, National GroundWater, and ultimately published in a recent book entitled Perchlorate in the Environment.
Client – Confidential, Los Angeles, California
Dr. Clark is performing a comprehensive revi ew of the potential for pharmaceuticals and their by-products to impact groundwater and surface water supplies. This evaluation will include a review if available data on the history of pharmaceutical production in the United States; the chemical characteristics of various ph armaceuticals; environmental fate and transport; uptake by xenobiotics; the potential effects of pharmaceuticals on water treatment systems; and the potential threat to public health. The results of the evaluation may be used as a briefing tool for non-public health professionals.
PUBLIC HEALTH/TOXICOLOGY
Client: Brayton Purcell, Novato, California
Dr. Clark performed a toxicological assessment of residents exposed to methyl-tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) from leaking underground storage tanks (LUSTs) adjacent to the subject property. The symptomology of residents and guests of the subject property were evaluated against the known outcomes in published literature to exposure to MTBE. The study found that residents had been exposed to MTBE in their drinking water; that concentrations of MTBE detected at the site were above regulatory guidelines; and, that the symptoms and outcomes expressed by residents and guests were consistent with symptoms and outcomes documented in published literature.
Client: Confidential, San Francisco, California
Identified and analyzed fifty years of epid emiological literature on workplace exposures to heavy metals. This research resulted in a summary of the types of cancer and non-cancer diseases associated with occupa tional exposure to chromium as well as the mortality and morbidity rates.
Client: Confidential, San Francisco, California
Summarized major public health research in United States. Identified major public health research efforts within United States over last twenty year s. Results were used as a briefing tool for non-public health professionals.
Client: Confidential, San Francisco, California
Quantified the potential multi-pathway dose received by humans from a pesticide applied indoors. Part of team that developed exposure model and evaluated exposure concentrations in a comprehensive report on the plausible range of doses received by a specific person. This evaluation was used in the support of litigation.
Client: Covanta Energy, Westwood, California
Evaluated health risk from metals in biosolids applied as soil amendment on agricultural lands. The biosolids were created at a forest waste cogeneration facility using 96% whole tree wood chips and 4 percent green waste. Mass loading calculations were used to estimate Cr(VI) concentrations in agricultura l soils based on a maximum loading rate of 40 tons of biomass per acre of agricultural soil. The results of the study were used by the Regulatory agency to determine that the application of biosolids did not constitute a health risk to workers applying the biosolids or to residences near the agricultural lands.
Client – United Kingdom Environmental Agency
Oversaw a comprehensive toxicological evaluation of methyl-tertiary butyl ether (MtBE) for the United Kingdom’s Environment Agency. The evaluation included available data on the production, use, chemical characteris tics, fate and trans port, toxicology, and remediation of MtBE. The results of the evaluation have been used as a briefing tool for public health professionals.
Client – Confidential, Los Angeles, California
Prepared comprehensive evaluation of tertiary butyl alcohol (TBA) in municipal drinking water system. TBA is the primary breakdown product of M tBE, and is suspected to be the primary cause of M tBE toxicity. This evaluation will include available information on the production, use, chemical characteristic s, fate and transport in the environment, absorption, distribution, routes of detoxificat ion, metabolites, carcinogenic potential, and remediation of TBA. The results of the evaluation were used as a briefing tool for non- public health professionals.
Client – Confidential, Los Angeles, California
Prepared comprehensive evaluation of methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) in municipal drinking water system. MTBE is a chemical added to gasoline to increase the octane rating and to meet Federally mandated emission criteria. The evaluation included available data on the production, use, chemi cal characteristics, fate and transport, toxicology, and remediation of MTBE. The results of the evaluation have been were used as a briefing tool for non-public health professionals.
Client – Ministry of Environment, Lands & Parks, British Columbia Dr. Clark assisted in the development of water quality guidelines for methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE) to protect water uses in British Columbia (BC). The water uses to be considered includes freshwater and marine life, wildlife, industrial, and agricultural (e.g., irrigation and livestock watering) water uses. Guidelines from other jurisdictions for the protection of drinking water, recreation and aesthetics were to be identified.
Client: Confidential, Los Angeles, California
Prepared physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) assessment of lead risk of receptors at middle school built over former in dustrial facility. This evaluation is being used to determine cleanup goals and will be basis for regulatory closure of site.
Client: Kaiser Venture Incorporated, Fontana, California Prepared PBPK assessment of lead risk of r eceptors at a 1,100-acre former steel mill.
This evaluation was used as the basis for gran ting closure of the site by lead regulatory agency.
RISK ASSESSMENTS/REMEDIAL INVESTIGATIONS
Client: Confidential, Atlanta, Georgia
Researched potential exposure and health risks to community members potentially exposed to creosote, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, pentachlorophenol, and dioxin compounds used at a former wood treatm ent facility. Prepar ed a comprehensive toxicological summary of the chemicals of concern, including the chemical characteristics, absorption, distribution, a nd carcinogenic potential. Prepared risk characterization of the carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic chemicals based on the exposure assessment to quantify the potential risk to members of the surrounding community. This evaluation was used to help settle class-action tort.
Client: Confidential, Escondido, California
Prepared comprehensive Preliminary Endangerment Assessment (PEA) of dense non- aqueous liquid phase hydrocarbon (chlorinated solvents) contamination at a former printed circuit board manufacturing facility. This evaluation was used for litigation support and may be used as the basis for r eaching closure of the site with the lead regulatory agency.
Client: Confidential, San Francisco, California
Summarized epidemiological evidence for connective tissue and autoimmune diseases for product liability litigation. Identified epidemiological research efforts on the health effects of medical prostheses. This research was used in a meta-analysis of the health effects and as a briefing tool for non-public health professionals.
Client: Confidential, Bogotá, Columbia
Prepared comprehensive evaluation of the pot ential health risks as sociated with the redevelopment of a 13.7 hectares plastic manufacturing facility in Bogotá, Colombia The risk assessment was used as the basis for the remedial goals and closure of the site.
Client: Confidential, Los Angeles, California
Prepared comprehensive human health risk assessment of students, staff, and residents potentially exposed to heavy metals (principally cadmium) and VOCs from soil and soil vapor at 12-acre former crude oilfield and muni cipal landfill. The site is currently used as a middle school housing approximately 3,000 children. The evaluation determined that the site was safe for the current and future uses and was used as the basis for regulatory closure of site.
Client: Confidential, Los Angeles, California
Managed remedial investigation (RI) of heavy metals and volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) for a 15-acre former manufacturing f acility. The RI investigation of the site included over 800 different sampling locations and the collection of soil, soil gas, and groundwater samples. The s ite is currently used as a year round school housing approximately 3,000 children. The Remedial Investigation was performed in a manner that did not interrupt school activities and met the time restrictions placed on the project by the overseeing regulatory agency. The RI Report identified the off-site source of metals that impacted groundwater beneath the site and the sources of VOCs in soil gas and groundwater. The RI included a numerical model of vapor intrusion into the buildings at the site from the vadose zone to determine exposure concentrations and an air dispersion model of VOCs from the proposed soil vapor treatment system. The Feasibility Study for the Site is currently bei ng drafted and may be used as the basis for granting closure of the site by DTSC.
Client: Confidential, Los Angeles, California
Prepared comprehensive human health risk assessment of students, staff, and residents potentially exposed to heavy metals (principally lead), VOCs, SVOCs, and PCBs from soil, soil vapor, and groundwater at 15-acre fo rmer manufacturing facility. The site is currently used as a year round school housing approximately 3,000 children. The evaluation determined that the site was safe for the current and future uses and will be basis for regulatory closure of site.
Client: Confidential, Los Angeles, California
Prepared comprehensive evaluation of VOC vapor intrusion into classrooms of middle school that was former 15-acre industrial facility. Using the Johnson-Ettinger Vapor Intrusion model, the evaluation determined accep table soil gas concentrations at the site that did not pose health threat to students, staff, and residents. This evaluation is being used to determine cleanup goals and will be basis for regulatory closure of site.
Client –Dominguez Energy, Carson, California
Prepared comprehensive evaluation of the pot ential health risks as sociated with the redevelopment of 6-acre portion of a 500-acre oil and natural gas production facility in Carson, California. The risk assessment was used as the basis for closure of the site.
Kaiser Ventures Incorporated, Fontana, California
Prepared health risk assessment of semi-volatile organic chemicals and metals for a fifty- year old wastewater treatment facility used at a 1,100-acre former steel mill. This evaluation was used as the basis for granting closure of the site by lead regulatory agency.
ANR Freight - Los Angeles, California
Prepared a comprehensive Preliminary Enda ngerment Assessment (PEA) of petroleum hydrocarbon and metal contamination of a former freight depot. This evaluation was as the basis for reaching closure of the site with lead regulatory agency.
Kaiser Ventures Incorporated, Fontana, California
Prepared comprehensive health risk assessment of semi-volatile organic chemicals and metals for 23-acre parcel of a 1,100-acre form er steel mill. The h ealth risk assessment was used to determine clean up goals and as the basis for granting closure of the site by lead regulatory agency. Air dispersion modeling using ISCST3 was performed to determine downwind exposure point concentr ations at sensitive receptors within a 1 kilometer radius of the site. The results of the health risk assessment were presented at a public meeting sponsored by the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) in the community potentially affected by the site.
Unocal Corporation - Los Angeles, California
Prepared comprehensive assessment of petroleum hydrocarbons and metals for a former petroleum service station located next to sens itive population center (elementary school).
The assessment used a probabilistic approach to estimate risks to the community and was used as the basis for granting closure of the site by lead regulatory agency.
Client: Confidential, Los Angeles, California
Managed oversight of remedial investigation most contaminated heavy metal site in California. Lead concentrations in soil exce ss of 68,000,000 parts per billion (ppb) have been measured at the site. This State Supe rfund Site was a former hard chrome plating operation that operated for approximately 40-years.
Client: Confidential, San Francisco, California
Coordinator of regional monitoring program to determine background concentrations of metals in air. Acted as liaison with SCAQMD and CARB to perform co-location sampling and comparison of accepted regulatory method with ASTM methodology.
Client: Confidential, San Francisco, California
Analyzed historical air monitoring data for South Coast Air Basin in Southern California and potential health risks related to ambient concentrations of carcinogenic metals and volatile organic compounds. Identified and reviewed the available literature and calculated risks from toxins in South Coast Air Basin.
IT Corporation, North Carolina
Prepared comprehensive evaluation of potential exposure of workers to air-borne VOCs at hazardous waste storage facility unde r SUPERFUND cleanup decree. Assessment used in developing health based clean-up levels.
Professional Associations
American Public Health Association (APHA)
Association for Environmental Health and Sciences (AEHS) American Chemical Society (ACS)
California Redevelopment Association (CRA)
International Society of Environmental Forensics (ISEF) Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC)
Publications and Presentations:
Books and Book Chapters
Sullivan, P., J.J. J. Clark, F.J. Agardy, and P.E. Rosenfeld. (2007). Synthetic Toxins In The Food, Water and Air of American Cities. Elsevier, Inc. Burlington, MA.
Sullivan, P. and J.J. J. Clark . 2006. Choosing Safer Foods, A Guide To Minimizing Synthetic Chemicals In Your Diet. Elsevier, Inc. Burlington, MA.
Sullivan, P., Agardy, F.J., and J.J.J. Clark . 2005. The Environmental Science of Drinking Water. Elsevier, Inc. Burlington, MA.
Sullivan, P.J., Agardy, F.J., Clark, J.J.J. 2002. America’s Threatened Drinking Water:
Hazards and Solutions. Trafford Publishing, Victoria B.C.
Clark, J.J.J. 2001. “TBA: Chemical Properties, Production & Use, Fate and Transport, Toxicology, Detection in Groundwater, and Regulatory Standards” in Oxygenates in the Environment. Art Diaz, Ed.. Oxford University Press: New York.
Clark, J.J.J. 2000. “Toxicology of Perchlorate” in Perchlorate in the Environment.
Edward Urbansky, Ed. Kluwer/Plenum: New York.
Clark, J.J.J. 1995. Probabilistic Forecastin g of Volatile Organic Compound Concentrations At The Soil Surface From Contaminated Groundwater. UMI.
Baker, J.; Clark, J.J.J. ; Stanford, J.T. 1994. Ex Situ Remediation of Diesel Contaminated Railroad Sand by Soil Washing. Principles and Practices for Diesel Contaminated Soils, Volume III. P.T. Kost ecki, E.J. Calabrese, and C.P.L. Barkan, eds. Amherst Scientific Publishers, Amherst, MA. pp 89-96.
Journal and Proceeding Articles
Tam L. K.., Wu C. D., Clark J. J. and Rosenfeld, P.E. (2008) A Statistical Analysis Of Attic Dust And Blood Lipid Concentrations Of Tetrachloro-p-Dibenzodioxin (TCDD) Toxicity Equialency Quotients (TEQ) In Two Populations Near Wood Treatment Facilities. Organohalogen Compounds, Volume 70 (2008) page 002254.
Tam L. K.., Wu C. D., Clark J. J. and Rosenfeld, P.E. (2008) Methods For Collect Samples For Assessing Dioxins And Other Environmental Contaminants In Attic Dust: A Review. Organohalogen Compounds, Volume 70 (2008) page 000527 Hensley A.R., Scott, A., Rosenfeld P.E., Clark, J.J.J. (2007). “Attic Dust And Human Blood Samples Collected Near A Former Wood Treatment Facility.” Environmental Research. 105:194-199.
Rosenfeld, P.E., Clark, J. J., Hensley, A.R., and Suffet, I.H. 2007. “The Use Of An Odor Wheel Classification Fo r The Evaluation of Human Health Risk Criteria For Compost Facilities” Water Science & Technology. 55(5): 345-357.
Hensley A.R., Scott, A., Rosenfeld P.E., Clark, J.J.J. 2006. “Dioxin Containing Attic Dust And Human Blood Samples Collected Near A Former Wood Treatment Facility.” The 26th International Symposium on Halogenated Persistent Organic Pollutants – DIOXIN2006, August 21 – 25, 2006. Radisson SAS Scandinavia Hotel in Oslo Norway.
Rosenfeld, P.E., Clark, J. J. and Suffet, I.H. 2005. “The Value Of An Odor Quality Classification Scheme For Compost Facility Evaluations” The U.S. Composting Council’s 13
th Annual Conference January 23 - 26, 2005, Crowne Plaza Riverwalk, San Antonio, TX.
Rosenfeld, P.E., Clark, J. J. and Suffet, I.H. 2004. “The Value Of An Odor Quality Classification Scheme For Urban Odor” WEFTEC 2004. 77th Annual Technical Exhibition & Conference October 2 - 6, 2004, Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Clark, J.J.J . 2003. “Manufacturing, Use, Regulation, and Occurrence of a Known Endocrine Disrupting Chemical (EDC), 2,4-Dichlorophnoxyacetic Acid (2,4-D) in California Drinking Water Supplies.” National Groundwater Association Southwest Focus Conference: Water Supply and Em erging Contaminants. Minneapolis, MN.
March 20, 2003.
Rosenfeld, P. and J.J.J. Clark . 2003. “Understanding Historical Use, Chemical Properties, Toxicity, and Regulatory Guid ance” National Groundwater Association Southwest Focus Conference: Water Supply and Emerging Contaminants. Phoenix, AZ. February 21, 2003.
Clark, J.J.J., Brown A. 1999. Perchlorate Contamination: Fate in the Environment and Treatment Options. In Situ and On-Site Bioremediation, Fifth International Symposium. San Diego, CA, April, 1999.
Clark, J.J.J. 1998. Health Effects of Perchlorat e and the New Reference Dose (RfD).
Proceedings From the Groundwater Resour ce Association Seventh Annual Meeting, Walnut Creek, CA, October 23, 1998.
Browne, T., Clark, J.J.J. 1998. Treatment Options For Perchlorate In Drinking Water.
Proceedings From the Groundwater Resour ce Association Seventh Annual Meeting, Walnut Creek, CA, October 23, 1998.
Clark, J.J.J., Brown, A., Rodriguez, R. 1998. The Public Health Implications of MtBE and Perchlorate in Water: Risk Manage ment Decisions for Water Purveyors.
Proceedings of the National Ground Water Association, Anahei m, CA, June 3-4, 1998.
Clark J.J.J., Brown, A., Ulrey, A. 1997. Impacts of Perchlorate On Drinking Water In The Western United States. U.S. EPA Symposium on Biological and Chemical Reduction of Chlorate and Perchlorate, Cincinnati, OH, December 5, 1997.
Clark, J.J.J. ; Corbett, G.E.; Kerger, B.D.; Finley , B.L.; Paustenbach, D.J. 1996.
Dermal Uptake of Hexavalent Chromium In Human Volunteers: Measures of Systemic Uptake From Immersion in Water At 22 PPM. Toxicologist. 30(1):14.
Dodge, D.G.; Clark, J.J.J.; Kerger, B.D.; Richter, R.O.; Fi nley, B.L.; Paustenbach, D.J. 1996. Assessment of Airborne Hexavalent Chromium In The Home Following Use of Contaminated Tapwater. Toxicologist. 30(1):117-118.
Paulo, M.T.; Gong, H., Jr.; Clark, J.J.J. (1992). Effects of Pretreatment with Ipratroprium Bromide in COPD Patients Exposed to Ozone. American Review of Respiratory Disease. 145(4):A96.
Harber, P.H.; Gong, H., Jr.; Lachenbruch, A.; Clark, J.; Hsu, P. (1992). Respiratory Pattern Effect of Acute Sulfur Dioxide Exposure in Asthmatics. American Review of Respiratory Disease. 145(4):A88.
McManus, M.S.; Gong, H., Jr.; Clements, P.; Clark, J.J.J. (1991). Respiratory Response of Patients With Interstitial Lung Disease To Inhaled Ozone. American Review of Respiratory Disease. 143(4):A91.
Gong, H., Jr.; Simmons, M.S.; McManus, M.S.; Tashkin, D.P.; Clark, V.A.; Detels, R.; Clark, J.J. (1990). Relationship Between Responses to Chronic Oxidant and Acute Ozone Exposures in Residents of Los Angeles County. American Review of Respiratory Disease. 141(4):A70.
Tierney, D.F. and J.J.J. Clark. (1990). Lung Polyamine Content Can Be Increased By Spermidine Infusions Into Hyperoxic Rats. American Review of Respiratory Disease. 139(4):A41.
EXHIBIT B
1 Shawn Smallwood, PhD
3108 Finch Street
Davis, CA 95616
City of Bakersfield
Development Services Department
1715 Chester Avenue
Bakersfield, California 93301 26 January 2025
RE: Bakersfield General Plan Amendment/Zone Change No. 24-0372
Dear Assistant Planner, Mr. Yazid Alawgarey,
I write to comment on potential impacts to biological resources from the proposed Bakersfield General Plan Amendment/Zoning Change No. 24-0372, which I understand would change the zoned land use from General Commercial and Suburban Residential to General Commercial only on the site. The IS/MND claims there is no plan to develop the 2.63-acre site at Taft Highway and Michele Street, but the specificity of the proposed zoning change suggests otherwise. The IS/MND states, “All future development will be analyzed for municipal and CEQA compliance, at that time,” but if there is an intended use of the site, then the environmental review needs to be performed now as part of the Zone Change. Considering that Mesa (2024) performed a biological resources survey to “evaluate the potential for project related impacts to biological resources,” it seems that a specific development project is in mind. I comment on the IS/MND’s and in Mesa’s (2024) analyses of biological resources impacts.
My qualifications for preparing expert comments are the following. I hold a Ph.D. degree in Ecology from University of California at Davis, where I also worked as a post- graduate researcher in the Department of Agronomy and Range Sciences. My research has been on animal density and distribution, habitat selection, wildlife interactions with the anthrosphere, and conservation of rare and endangered species. I authored many papers on these and other topics. I served as Chair of the Conservation Affairs Committee for The Wildlife Society – Western Section. I am a member of The Wildlife Society and Raptor Research Foundation, and I’ve lectured part-time at California State University, Sacramento. I was Associate Editor of wildlife biology’s premier scientific journal, The Journal of Wildlife Management, as well as of Biological Conservation, and I was on the Editorial Board of Environmental Management. I have performed wildlife surveys in California for thirty-seven years. My CV is attached.
SITE VISIT
On my behalf, Noriko Smallwood, a wildlife biologist with a Master’s Degree from California State University Los Angeles, visited the site of the proposed project for 3 hours from 07:15 to 10:15 hours on 14 January 2025. She walked the site’s perimeters where accessible, stopping to scan for wildlife with use of binoculars. Noriko recorded all species of vertebrate wildlife she detected, including those whose members flew over the site or were seen nearby, off the site. Animals of uncertain species identity were 2 either omitted or, if possible, recorded to the Genus or higher taxonomic level.
Conditions were sunny with 2 MPH northwest wind and temperatures of 31-48° F. The site is covered by annual grassland with trees and shrubs along the eastern border (Photos 1 and 2).
Photos 1 and 2. Views of the project site, 14 January 2025. Photos by Noriko Smallwood.
Noriko saw red-tailed hawk (Photo 3), American kestrel and peregrine falcon (Photos 4 and 5), white-faced ibis and ring-billed gull (Photos 6 and 7), common merganser (Photo 8), Lawrence’s goldfinch (Photo 9), savannah sparrow (Photos 10 and 11), western meadowlark and California scrub-jay (Photos 12 and 13), Eurasian collared- dove and mourning dove (Photos 14 and 15), rock pigeon and American crow (Photos 16 and 17), European starling and northern mockingbird (Photos 18 and 19), California ground squirrel (Photos 20 and 21), among the other species listed in Table 1. Noriko detected 27 species of vertebrate wildlife at or adjacent to the project site, including six species with special status (Table 1).
Noriko Smallwood certifies that the foregoing and following survey results are true and accurately reported.
3 Photo 3. Red-tailed hawk flying over the project site, 14 January 2025. Photo by Noriko Smallwood.
Photos 4 and 5. American kestrel on the project site (left) and peregrine falcon after catching a bird just off of the project site (right), 14 January 2025. Photos by Noriko Smallwood.
4 Photos 6 and 7. White-faced ibis just off of the project site (left) and ring-billed gull on the project site (right), 14 January 2025. Photos by Noriko Smallwood.
Photo 8. Common mergansers flying over the project site, 14 January 2025. Photo by Noriko Smallwood.
5 Photo 9. Lawrence’s goldfinches on the project site, 14 January 2025. Photo by Noriko Smallwood.
Photos 10 and 11. Savannah sparrows on the project site, 14 January 2025. Photos by Noriko Smallwood.
6 Photos 12 and 13. Western meadowlark (left) and California scrub-jay (right) on the project site, 14 January 2025. Photos by Noriko Smallwood.
Photos 14 and 15. Eurasian collared-dove (left) and mourning dove (right) on the project site, 14 January 2025. Photos by Noriko Smallwood.
7 Photos 16 and 17. Rock pigeon (left), and American crow (right) flying over the project site, 14 January 2025. Photos by Noriko Smallwood.
Photos 18 and 19. European starling flock (left) and northern mockingbird (right) flying over the project site, 14 January 2025. Photos by Noriko Smallwood.
8 Photos 20 and 21. California ground squirrels on the project site, 14 January 2025.
Photo by Noriko Smallwood.
In only three hours, Noriko saw 27 species of vertebrate wildlife, more than one in five of which were special-status species, and another of which − California ground squirrel − is an ecological keystone species that is essential to both the San Joaquin kit fox and the burrowing owl. San Joaquin kit fox is federally endangered and California threatened, while burrowing owl is a candidate for listing under the California Endangered Species Act. And not only are California ground squirrels present on the project site (see Photos 20 and 21 above), but Noriko found the species in abundance.
For perspective, I found 21 species of vertebrate wildlife on a north Bakersfield site when I first surveyed it in 2021. Like the project site, the north Bakersfield site I surveyed also supported California ground squirrels in abundance. After additional surveys I eventually detected San Joaquin kit fox on that site; in fact, I videotaped one at night. With additional surveys, my list of detected species at the north Bakersfield site grew from 21 to 60, including 14 special-status species (Figure 1). I would detect even more species with additional surveys. Noriko’s survey of the project site got off to an even more productive start than my survey had at that north Bakersfield site.
The species of wildlife that Noriko detected at the project site comprised only a sampling of the species that were present during her survey. To demonstrate this, I fit a nonlinear regression model to Noriko’s cumulative number of vertebrate species detected with time into her survey to predict the number of species that she would have detected with a longer survey or perhaps with additional biologists available to assist her. The model is a logistic growth model which reaches an asymptote that corresponds with the theoretical maximum number of vertebrate wildlife species that could have been detected during the survey. In this case, the model fit to her survey predicts 27 species of vertebrate wildlife were available to be detected during each of her surveys, or two species more than the number she actually detected (Figure 2).
9 Table 1. Species of wildlife Noriko observed during 3 hours of survey on 14 January 2025.
Common name Species name Status1 Notes
Common merganser Mergus merganser Flock flew over
Rock pigeon Columba livia Non-native Many
Eurasian collared-dove Streptopelia decaocto Non-native Mourning dove Zenaida macroura
Anna’s hummingbird Calypte anna
Killdeer Charadrius vociferus Just off site
Ring-billed gull Larus delawarensis
White-faced ibis Pledagis chihi WL Just off site
Cooper’s hawk Accipiter cooperii WL, BOP Flew low over site Red-tailed hawk Buteo jamaicensis BOP
American kestrel Falco sparverius BOP Hunted on site
Peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus BOP Caught bird just offsite Say’s phoebe Sayornis saya
California scrub-jay Aphelocoma californica
American crow Corvus brachyrhynchos
Common raven Corvus corax
Northern mockingbird Mimus polyglottos
European starling Sturnus vulgaris Non-native Many
House sparrow Passer domesticus Non-native
House finch Haemorphous mexicanus
Lawrence’s goldfinch Spinus lawrencei BCC Foraged
White-crowned sparrow Zonotrichia leucophrys Just off site Savannah sparrow Passerculus sandwichensis Many, foraged Western meadowlark Sturnella neglecta
House cat Felis catus Non-native Just off site
California ground squirrel Otospermophilus beecheyi Many Botta’s pocket gopher Thomomys bottae Burrows
1 Listed as BCC = U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Bird of Conservation Concern, WL = Taxa to Watch List (Shuford and Gardali 2008), and BOP = Birds of Prey (California Fish and Game Code 3503.5).
Unknown are the identities of the species Noriko missed, but the pattern in her data indicates relatively high use of the project site compared to surveys she and I have completed at 15 other sites in the southern Central Valley. Noriko’s rate of detections of species at the project site followed along the upper bound of the 95% confidence interval estimated from other surveys in the region (Figure 2). Importantly, however, the species Noriko did and did not detect on 14 January composed only a fraction of the species that would occur at the project site over the period of a year or longer. This is because many species are seasonal in their occurrence.
10 Figure 1. The
cumulative number of
detected special-status
species of wildlife
increased with the
number of surveys at a
north Bakersfield
project site, where I
started off with having
detected only two
special-status species
on my first survey as
compared to six
special-status species
detected by Noriko at
the project site and
only one species by
Mesa’s (2024)
biologists.
Figure 2. Actual and
predicted relationship
between the number of
vertebrate wildlife
species detected and the
elapsed survey time
based on Noriko’s visual-
scan survey on 14
January 2025.
0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Minutes into survey
0 5
10 15
20 25
30 35
Model prediction
r2 = 0.995, loss = 7.5
95% CI of 15 visual-
scan surveys 2019-2024
Actual count of species
Cumulative number of wildlife species detected
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
Survey
0 2
4 6
8 10
Cumulative number of special-status species
of wildlife detected
Mesa (2024)
Noriko
My first survey at North Bakersfield site
y = 1.868 + 0.589X
r2 = 0.98, P = 0.0000
11 At least a year’s worth of surveys would be needed to more accurately report the number of vertebrate species that occur at the project site, but I only have Noriko’s one survey.
However, by use of an analytical bridge, a modeling effort applied to a large, robust data set from a research site can predict the number of vertebrate wildlife species that likely make use of the site over the longer term. As part of my research, I completed a much larger survey effort across 167 km2 of annual grasslands of the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area, where from 2015 through 2019 I performed 721 1-hour visual-scan surveys, or 721 hours of surveys, at 46 stations. I used binoculars and otherwise the methods were the same as the methods I and other consulting biologists use for surveys at proposed project sites. At each of the 46 survey stations, I tallied new species detected with each sequential survey at that station, and then related the cumulative species detected to the hours (number of surveys, as each survey lasted 1 hour) used to accumulate my counts of species detected. I used combined quadratic and simplex methods of estimation in Statistica to estimate least-squares, best-fit nonlinear models of the number of cumulative species detected regressed on hours of survey (number of surveys) at the station: 𝑅̂ =
1 1 𝑎⁄ +𝑏×(𝐻𝑜𝑢𝑟𝑠)𝑐 , where 𝑅̂ represented cumulative species richness detected. The coefficients of determination, r2, of the models ranged 0.88 to
1.00, with a mean of 0.97 (95% CI: 0.96, 0.98); or in other words, the models were excellent fits to the data.
I projected the predictions of each model to thousands of hours to find predicted asymptotes of wildlife species richness. The mean model-predicted asymptote of species richness was 57 after 11,857 hours of visual-scan surveys among the 46 stations of my research site. I also averaged model predictions of species richness at each incremental increase of number of surveys, i.e., number of hours (Figure 3). On average I would have detected 12.7 species over my first 3 hours of surveys at my research site in the Altamont Pass (3 hours to match the 3 hours Noriko surveyed at the project site), which composed
22.2% of the predicted total number of species I would detect with a much larger survey effort at the research site. Given the example illustrated in Figure 3, the 27 species Noriko detected after her 3 hours of survey at the project site likely represented 22.2% of the species to be detected after many more visual-scan surveys over another year or longer. With many more repeat surveys through the year, Noriko would likely detect 27 0.222⁄ = 122 species of vertebrate wildlife at the site. Assuming Noriko’s ratio of special-status to non-special-status species was to hold through the detections of all 122 predicted species, then continued surveys would eventually detect 27 special-status species of vertebrate wildlife.
12 Figure 3. Mean (95% CI)
predicted wildlife species
richness, 𝑅̂, as a nonlinear
function of hour-long
survey increments across
46 visual-scan survey
stations across the
Altamont Pass Wind
Resource Area, Alameda
and Contra Costa
Counties, 2015‒2019. Note
that the location of the
study is largely irrelevant
to the utility of the graph
to the interpretation of
survey outcomes at the
project site. It is the
pattern in the data that is
relevant, because the
pattern is typical of the
pattern seen elsewhere.
Because my prediction of 122 species of vertebrate wildlife, including 27 special-status species of vertebrate wildlife, is derived from daytime visual-scan surveys, and would detect few nocturnal mammals such as bats, the true number of species composing the wildlife community of the site must be larger. Noriko’s reconnaissance survey should serve only as a starting point toward characterization of the site’s wildlife community, but it certainly cannot alone inform of the inventory of species that use the site. More surveys are needed than her one survey to inventory use of the project site by wildlife.
Nevertheless, the large number of species I predict at the project site is indicative of a relatively species-rich wildlife community that warrants a serious survey effort.
Noriko’s survey provides ample evidence that the project site is valuable to the local wildlife community. She confirmed the presence of 27 species of vertebrate wildlife, including that of six special-status species and an ecological keystone species that is highly predictive of the presence of San Joaquin kit fox and burrowing owl. Inferences drawn from the patterns in Noriko’s data also confirm the high likelihood of many additional species that find habitat on the project site. Based on this evidence that multiple special-status species are present on the site, and that 27 or more special-status species likely find habitat on the site, it is my opinion that a development project on the site, such as a warehouse project, would adversely affect special-status species of wildlife and the wildlife community on the whole.
0 20 40 60 80 100
0 10
20 30
40 50
Cumulative number of surveys (hours)
(95% CI)
13 EXISTING ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The first step in analysis of potential project impacts to biological resources is to accurately characterize the existing environmental setting, including the wildlife community and any key ecological relationships and known and ongoing threats to special-status species. A reasonably accurate characterization of the environmental setting can provide the baseline against which to analyze potential project impacts. For these reasons, characterization of the environmental setting, including the project site’s regional setting, is one of the CEQA’s essential analytical steps. Methods to achieve this first step typically include (1) surveys of the site for biological resources, and (2) reviews of literature, databases and local experts for documented occurrences of special-status species. In the case of the proposed project, these required steps remain incomplete and misleading.
Environmental Setting informed by Field Surveys
To the CEQA’s primary objective to disclose potential environmental impacts of a proposed project, the analysis should be informed of which biological species are known to occur at the proposed project site, which special-status species are likely to occur, as well as the limitations of the survey effort directed to the site. Analysts need this information to characterize the environmental setting as a basis for opining on, or predicting, potential project impacts to biological resources.
Mesa (2024) performed a reconnaissance survey of the project site on 26 July 2024 to “provide an analysis of the biological resources potentially occurring,” and to document “existing site conditions in the project site. The field survey focused on evaluating the potential for sensitive plant and wildlife species as well as habitat for nesting birds and wetlands or waterways protected by federal and state laws.” All these objectives were presumably pursued simultaneously, which if true was an approach unlikely to achieve any one objective with sufficient expertise. No survey start time was reported, nor was the duration of the survey reported.
Mesa (2024) assigned two biologists to the walkover survey of the site, resulting in the detections of seven species of vertebrate wildlife. For comparison, Noriko detected all seven of the species detected by Mesa’s biologists, as well as 20 more species. While Mesa’s biologists detected one special-status species (red-tailed hawk), Noriko detected six special-status species on the same property, but from the periphery and only in three hours.
Applying the Sørenson Index of 𝑆𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑙𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑦 =
2𝑐
𝑎+𝑏 , where a is the number of species
found by Mesa’s biologists, b is the number of species found by Noriko, and c is the number of species found by both Mesa’s biologists and Noriko, the Index of Similarity of the two wildlife communities is only 0.41. For comparison, mean Index of Similarity among 40 comparisons of surveys I completed over the same time periods at the same place, but on different days over three years 2020-2023, was 0.755 with a high value of
0.900. A value of 0.41 between Mesa’s and Noriko’s surveys reveals two different wildlife communities where there should be only one wildlife community. The 14 discrepancy originates from Mesa’s survey, which was exceedingly unproductive. One reason for Mesa’s unproductive survey could have been a midday start time on a late- July date. Another reason could have been a very brief survey. Without knowing when their survey started and how long it lasted, I cannot pin down the reason.
Mesa (2024) performed no protocol-level detection surveys for special-status species, most notably not for San Joaquin kit fox and burrowing owl. Mesa’s surveys also failed to meet the standards of CDFW’s (2018) guidelines for rare plant survey. Mesa’s survey was unsuited for supporting an absence determination for any species of wildlife.
Mesa (2024:7) states, “The western burrowing owl is a CDFW Species of Special Concern and is afforded legal protections under the MBTA and California Fish and Game Code (CFGC) Sections 3503, 3503.5, 3505 and 3515 as a raptor or bird of prey.” While this statement is true, it is also incomplete. After CDFW (2024) staff endorsed a petition to list the burrowing owl as threatened or endangered (Miller 2024), the California Fish and Game Commission adopted the petition on 10 October 2024. This is important because no take of burrowing owls is allowed, and so it is all the more important that the CDFW’s (2012) survey guidelines be implemented for burrowing owl.
Environmental Setting informed by Desktop Review
The purpose of literature and database reviews and of consulting with local experts is to inform the field survey, and to augment interpretation of its outcome. Analysts need this information to identify which species are known to have occurred at or near the project site, and to identify which other special-status species could conceivably occur at the site due to geographic range overlap and migration flight paths.
Mesa (2024) does not report having reviewed eBird (https://eBird.org) or iNaturalist (https://www.inaturalist.org) for documented occurrence records at or near the project site. Instead, Mesa (2024) queried the California Natural Diversity Data Base (CNDDB) for documented occurrences of special-status species within the bounds of the USGS Quadrangles surrounding and inclusive of the project site. By relying on the CNDDB query, Mesa (2024) screens out many special-status species from further consideration in the characterization of the wildlife community as part of the existing environmental setting. The CNDDB is not designed to support absence determinations or to screen out species from characterization of a site’s wildlife community. As noted by the CNDDB, “The CNDDB is a positive sighting database. It does not predict where something may be found. We map occurrences only where we have documentation that the species was found at the site. There are many areas of the state where no surveys have been conducted and therefore there is nothing on the map. That does not mean that there are no special status species present.” Mesa (2024) misuses the CNDDB.
The CNDDB relies entirely on volunteer reporting from biologists who were allowed access to whatever properties they report from. Many properties have never been surveyed by biologists. Many properties have been surveyed, but the survey outcomes never reported to the CNDDB. Many properties have been surveyed multiple times, but not all survey outcomes reported to the CNDDB. Furthermore, the CNDDB is interested 15 only in the findings of special-status species, which means that species more recently assigned special status will have been reported many fewer times to the CNDDB than were species assigned special status since the inception of the CNDDB. The lack of many CNDDB records for species recently assigned special status had nothing to do with whether the species’ geographic ranges overlapped the project site, but rather more to do with the brief time for records to have accumulated since the species were assigned special status. And because negative findings are not reported to the CNDDB, the CNDDB cannot provide the basis for estimating occurrence likelihoods, either.
In my assessment based on database reviews and site visits, 101 special-status species of wildlife are known to occur near enough to the site to warrant analysis of occurrence potential (Table 2). Of these species, five were recorded on the project site, and another 13 (13%) species have been documented within 1.5 miles of the site (‘Very close’), another 16 (16%) within 1.5 and 4 miles (‘Nearby’), and another 63 (62%) within 4 to 30 miles (‘In region’). One third (33%) of the species in Table 2 have been reportedly seen within 4 miles of the project site. The site therefore supports multiple special-status species of wildlife, and it carries the potential for supporting many more special-status species of wildlife based on proximity of recorded occurrences. The site is far richer in special-status species than is characterized in Mesa (2024).
Mesa (2024) analyzes only 22 (22%) of the special-status species in Table 2 for occurrence potential, having omitted from its analysis 79 of the special-status species in Table 2. Of the species omitted from Mesa’s analysis, four have been recorded on the project site, 10 have been recorded within 1.5 miles of the site, 11 have been recorded between 1.5 and 4 miles of the site, and 53 have been recorded between 4 and 30 miles of the site. Of the 22 species analyzed for occurrence likelihood by Mesa (2024), Mesa determines only eight to have potential to occur, and five of these were assigned only low potential. However, of these eight special-status species, one has been recorded within 1.5 miles of the project site and another has been recorded between 1.5 and 4 miles from the site. Of the 14 special-status species Mesa (2024) determines are not expected to occur, one has been recorded on the project site, two have been recorded within 1.5 miles of the site, and four have been recorded between 1.5 and 4 miles from the site. On the whole, Mesa’s (2024) analyses of occurrence likelihoods are too inaccurate to serve as a baseline for accurately characterizing the wildlife community or for performing impacts analysis.
16 Table 2. Occurrence likelihoods of special-status bird species at or near the proposed project site, according to eBird/iNaturalist records (https://eBird.org, https://www.inaturalist.org) and on-site survey findings, where ‘Very close’ indicates within 1.5 miles of the site, “nearby” indicates within 1.5 and 4 miles, and “in region” indicates within 4 and 30 miles, and ‘in range’ means the species’ geographic range overlaps the site. Entries in bold font identify species detected by Noriko.
Common name
Species name
Status1
IS/NMD
occurrence
potentials
Data base
records,
Site visits
Valley elderberry longhorn beetle Desmocerus californicus dimorphus FT Not expected In range Monarch Danaus plexippus FC Not expected Nearby
Crotch’s bumble bee Bombus crotchii CCE Low Nearby
Western spadefoot Spea hammondii SSC Not expected Nearby Western pond turtle Emys marmorata SSC Not expected In region Blunt-nosed leopard lizard Gambelia sila FE, CE, CFP Low In region Blainville’s horned lizard Phrynosoma blainvillii SSC Not expected In region Bakersfield legless lizard Anniella grinnelli SSC Moderate In region California glossy snake Arizona elegans occidentalis SSC Low In region San Joaquin coachwhip Masticophis flagellum ruddocki SSC Low In region Brant Branta bernicla SSC2 In region
Cackling goose (Aleutian) Branta hutchinsii leucopareia WL In region Western grebe Aechmophorus occidentalis BCC In region
Clark’s grebe Aechmophorus clarkii BCC In region
Black swift Cypseloides niger SSC3, BCC In region
Vaux’s swift Chaetura vauxi SSC2 In region
Calliope hummingbird Selasphorus calliope BCC In region Rufous hummingbird Selasphorus rufus BCC Nearby
Mountain plover Charadrius montanus SSC2, BCC Nearby
Long-billed curlew Numenius americanus WL Very close
Marbled godwit Limosa fedoa BCC Very close
Pectoral sandpiper Calidris melanotos BCC In region
Short-billed dowitcher Limnodromus griseus BCC In region Lesser yellowlegs Tringa flavipes BCC In region
Willet Tringa semipalmata BCC Very close
Franklin’s gull Leucophaeus pipixcan BCC In region
17 Common name
Species name
Status1
IS/NMD
occurrence
potentials
Data base
records,
Site visits
Western gull Larus occidentalis BCC In region
California gull Larus californicus BCC, WL Very close
Black tern Chlidonias niger SSC2, BCC In region
Common loon Gavia immer SSC In region
Double-crested cormorant Phalacrocorax auritus WL Nearby American white pelican Pelacanus erythrorhynchos SSC1 Very close Least bittern Ixobrychus exilis SSC2 In region
White-faced ibis Plegadis chihi WL Not expected Very close Turkey vulture Cathartes aura BOP Very close
Osprey Pandion haliaetus WL, BOP Nearby
White-tailed kite Elanus luecurus CFP, BOP Not expected On site Golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos BGEPA, CFP, BOP, WL In region Northern harrier Circus cyaneus BCC, SSC3, BOP Very close Sharp-shinned hawk Accipiter striatus WL, BOP Very close Cooper’s hawk Accipiter cooperii WL, BOP On site
Bald eagle Haliaeetus leucocephalus CE, BGEPA, BOP In region Red-shouldered hawk Buteo lineatus BOP Very close
Swainson’s hawk Buteo swainsoni CT, BOP Not expected Very close Red-tailed hawk Buteo jamaicensis BOP On site
Ferruginous hawk Buteo regalis WL, BOP Nearby
Rough-legged hawk Buteo lagopus BOP In region
American barn owl Tyto furcata BOP Nearby
Western screech-owl Megascops kennicotti BOP In region Great horned owl Bubo virginianus BOP In region
Burrowing owl Athene cunicularia BCC, SSC2, BOP, CCE Moderate Very close Long-eared owl Asio otus BCC, SSC3, BOP In region
Short-eared owl Asia flammeus BCC, SSC3, BOP In region Northern pygmy-owl Glaucidium gnoma BOP In region
Lewis’s woodpecker Melanerpes lewis BCC In region
Nuttall’s woodpecker Picoides nuttallii BCC Nearby
18 Common name
Species name
Status1
IS/NMD
occurrence
potentials
Data base
records,
Site visits
American kestrel Falco sparverius BOP On site
Merlin Falco columbarius WL, BOP In region
Peregrine falcon Falco peregrinus BOP Very close
Prairie falcon Falco mexicanus WL, BOP Nearby
Olive-sided flycatcher Contopus cooperi BCC, SSC2 In region Willow flycatcher Empidonax trailii CE In region
Vermilion flycatcher Pyrocephalus rubinus SSC2 Nearby
Loggerhead shrike Lanius ludovicianus SSC2 Nearby
Oak titmouse Baeolophus inornatus BCC In region
Bank swallow Riparia riparia CT In region
Purple martin Progne subis SSC2 In region
Wrentit Chamaea fasciata BCC In region
California thrasher Toxostoma redivivum BCC In region
Cassin’s finch Haemorhous cassinii BCC In region
Lawrence’s goldfinch Spinus lawrencei BCC On site
Grasshopper sparrow Ammodramus savannarum SSC2 In region Black-chinned sparrow Spizella atrogularis BCC In region Gray-headed junco Junco hyemalis caniceps WL In region Yellow-breasted chat Icteria virens SSC3 In region
Yellow-headed blackbird Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus SSC3 Not expected Nearby Bullock’s oriole Icterus bullockii BCC In region
Tricolored blackbird Agelaius tricolor CT, BCC, SSC1 Not expected Nearby Lucy’s warbler Leiothlypis luciae SSC3 In region
Virginia’s warbler Leiothlypis virginiae WL, BCC In region Yellow warbler Setophaga petechia SSC2 Nearby
Summer tanager Piranga rubra SSC1 In region
Little brown bat Myotis lucifugus WBWG: M In region
Yuma myotis Myotis yumanensis WBWG: LM In region
Long-eared myotis Myotis evotis WBWG: M In region
California myotis Myotis californicus WBWG:L In region 19 Common name
Species name
Status1
IS/NMD
occurrence
potentials
Data base
records,
Site visits
Small-footed myotis Myotis ciliolabrum WBWG: M In range Canyon bat Parastrellus hesperus WBWG: M In range
Big brown bat Episticus fuscus WBWG: L In region
Hoary bat Lasiurus cinereus WBWG: M In region
Western red bat Lasiurus blossevillii SSC, WBWG: H In range Townsend’s big-eared bat Corynorhinus townsendii SSC, WBWG: H In region Pallid bat Antrozous pallidus SSC, WBWG: H In region
Mexican free-tailed bat Tadarida brasiliensis WBWG: L In region Western mastiff bat Eumops perotis SSC, WBWG: H Not expected In range Nelson’s antelope squirrel Ammospermophilus nelsoni CT Not expected In region Fresno kangaroo rat Dipodomys nitratoides exilis FE, CE In region Tipton kangaroo rat Dipodomys nitratoides nitratoides FE, CE Not expected In region Tulare grasshopper mouse Onychomys torridus tularensis SSC Not expected In region American badger Taxidea taxus SSC Low In region
San Joaquin kit fox Vulpes macrotis mutica FE, CT Moderate In region 1 Listed as FT or FE = federal threatened or endangered, FC = federal candidate for listing, BCC = U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Bird of Conservation Concern, CT or CE = California threatened or endangered, CCT or CCE = Candidate California threatened or endangered, CFP = California Fully Protected (California Fish and Game Code 3511), SSC = California Species of Special Concern (not threatened with extinction, but rare, very restricted in range, declining throughout range, peripheral portion of species' range, associated with habitat that is declining in extent), SSC1, SSC2 and SSC3 = California Bird Species of Special Concern priorities 1, 2 and 3, respectively (Shuford and Gardali 2008), WL = Taxa to Watch List (Shuford and Gardali 2008), and BOP = Birds of Prey (CFG Code 3503.5), and WBWG = Western Bat Working Group with priority rankings, of low (L), moderate (M), and high (H).
20 BIOLOGICAL IMPACTS ASSESSMENT
Accurate characterization of the existing environmental setting is an essential foundation for analysis of potential project impacts, but the documents I reviewed provide no foundation for impacts analysis. An impacts analysis should consider whether and how the proposed project would affect members of each potentially occurring special-status species and of each species of bird likely to attempt to fly through the airspace of the project. In the following, I analyze two types of impacts likely to result from the project, and neither of which is addressed in Mesa (2024) or the IS/MND.
POTENTIAL FOR INTERFERENCE WITH EXISTING HCP/NCCP
According to the IS/MND (p. 15), “The project is subject to the terms of Section 10(a)(1)(b) and Section 2081 permits issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service(“USFWS”) and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (“CDFW”), respectively. Terms of these permits require applicants for all development projects within the plan area to comply directly with requests of the USFWS and the CDFW.” However, no specific HCP or NCCP is identified by the IS/MND. It is unclear, therefore, why the IS/MND includes this quoted statement. The City of Bakersfield allowed the Metropolitan Bakersfield Habitat Conservation Plan to expire on 31 December 2022, and withdrew from it entirely the next year.
HABITAT FRAGMENTATION
Mesa (2024) addresses potential project impacts to nesting birds, but does not attempt to estimate the numerical capacity of the site for nesting birds. The site is proven to serve as habitat to at least 27 species of wildlife which Noriko observed on the site, but the number of nest sites remains unknown. Because Noriko surveyed the site in early January, she could not have observed nesting birds, let alone attempt to count them.
And counting nest sites of birds is not easy, and typically requires many surveys throughout the breeding season. Fortunately, we have performed such surveys at other sites to estimate total nest density.
Several studies have estimated total avian nest density at locations in different environments. Two study sites in grassland/wetland/woodland complexes within agricultural matrices had total bird nesting densities of 32.8 and 35.8 nests per acre (Young 1948, Yahner 1982) for an average 34.3 nests per acre. To acquire a total nest density closer to conditions in California, Noriko surveyed various patches of vegetation cover in southern California throughout the breeding seasons of 2023 and 2024. The most relevant study site to the vegetation cover on the project site consists of a 3.16-acre site of grassland in Murrieta, where Noriko estimated an average of 3.8 nests/acre.
Applying this nest density to the 2.63 acres of the project site would predict 10 nest sites on the project site. Assuming 1.39 broods per nest site, which is the average among 322 North American bird species I asked Noriko to review, then I predict the project would cost California 13.9 nest attempts/year, which I round to 14.
21 The loss of 10 nest sites and 14 nest attempts per year would qualify as significant impacts that have not been analyzed in the IS/MND. But the impacts would not end with the immediate loss of nest sites. The reproductive capacity of the site would be lost.
The average number of fledglings per nest in Young’s (1948) study was 2.9. Assuming Young’s (1948) study site typifies bird productivity, the project would prevent the production of 56 fledglings per year. Assuming an average bird generation time of 5 years, the lost capacity of both breeders and annual fledgling production can be estimated from an equation in Smallwood (2022): {(nests/year × chicks/nest × number of years) + (2 adults/nest × nests/year) × (number of years ÷ years/generation)} ÷ (number of years) = 45 birds per year denied to California.
The loss of 45 birds per year would be a loss of considerable habitat value that is currently provided by the project site. Most if not all of these birds are protected by the federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act and by California’s Migratory Bird Protection Act, both of which most strongly protect breeding migratory birds. Therefore, at least a fair argument can be made for the need to prepare an EIR to appropriately analyze project impacts to birds in the form of lost productive capacity caused by habitat loss.
INTERFERENCE WITH WILDLIFE MOVEMENT
One of CEQA’s principal concerns regarding potential project impacts is whether a proposed project would interfere with wildlife movement in the region. Unfortunately, the IS/MND provides a flawed analysis of whether the project would interfere with wildlife movement in the region. It allegedly relies on the analysis of Mesa (2024).
According to the IS/MND (p. 15), “It was concluded that the project would not interfere with wildlife movement (MESA Biological LLC Biological Resource Study 2024).” However, I am unable to find any such conclusion in Mesa (2024). Even had there been such a conclusion, which there was not, whether the site functions as a wildlife movement corridor or is located within or near a corridor is not the only consideration when it comes to the standard CEQA Checklist question of whether the project would interfere with wildlife movement in the region. The primary phrase of the CEQA standard goes to wildlife movement regardless of whether the movement is channeled by a corridor. Birds are obviously using the site, as Noriko saw them doing so, so they are able to travel to and from the site. Most of the birds recorded at the site are migratory birds, and the site is one of the last remaining patches of open space available to any of these and other birds that need to move through the region. The project site is important to wildlife movement in the region.
I will add that Mesa (2024) performed no program of observation or measurement that would have been suitable for identifying movement corridors.
At least a fair argument can be made for the need to prepare an EIR to appropriately analyze the project’s potential impacts to volant wildlife and how those impacts to movement can be mitigated.
22 TRAFFIC IMPACTS TO WILDLIFE
Mesa (2024) and the IS/MND neglect to address one of the project’s most obvious, substantial impacts to wildlife, and that is wildlife mortality and injuries caused by project-generated traffic. Project-generated traffic would endanger wildlife that must, for various reasons, travel across roads used by the project’s traffic (Photos 22―25), including along roads far from the project footprint but which would nevertheless by traversed by automobiles head to or from the project’s building. Vehicle collisions have accounted for the deaths of many thousands of amphibian, reptile, mammal, bird, and arthropod fauna, and the impacts have often been found to be significant at the population level (Forman et al. 2003). Across North America traffic impacts have taken devastating tolls on wildlife (Forman et al. 2003). In Canada, 3,562 birds were estimated killed per 100 km of road per year (Bishop and Brogan 2013), and the US estimate of avian mortality on roads is 2,200 to 8,405 deaths per 100 km per year, or 89 million to 340 million total per year (Loss et al. 2014). Local impacts can be more intense than nationally.
Photo 22. A white-tailed
antelope squirrel runs across the
road just in the Coachella Valley,
26 May 2022. Such road
crossings are usually successful,
but too often prove fatal to the
animal.
Photo 23. A coyote uses the
crosswalk to cross a road on 2
February 2023. Not all drivers
stop, nor do all animals use the
crosswalk. Too often, animals
are injured or killed when they
attempt to cross roads.
23 Photos 24 and 25. Raccoon killed on Road 31 just east of Highway 505 in Solano County (left; photo taken on 10 November 2018), and mourning dove killed by vehicle on a California road (right; photo by Noriko Smallwood, 21 June 2020.)
The nearest study of traffic-caused wildlife mortality was performed along a 2.5-mile stretch of Vasco Road in Contra Costa County, California. Fatality searches in this study found 1,275 carcasses of 49 species of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles over 15 months of searches (Mendelsohn et al. 2009). This fatality number needs to be adjusted for the proportion of fatalities that were not found due to scavenger removal and searcher error. This adjustment is typically made by placing carcasses for searchers to find (or not find) during their routine periodic fatality searches. This step was not taken at Vasco Road (Mendelsohn et al. 2009), but it was taken as part of another study next to Vasco Road (Brown et al. 2016). Brown et al.’s (2016) adjustment factors for carcass persistence resembled those of Santos et al. (2011). Also applying searcher detection rates from Brown et al. (2016), the adjusted total number of fatalities was estimated at 9,462 animals killed by traffic on the road. This fatality number projected over 1.25 years and 2.5 miles of road translates to 3,028 wild animals per mile per year. In terms comparable to the national estimates, the estimates from the Mendelsohn et al. (2009) study would translate to 188,191 animals killed per 100 km of road per year, or 22 times that of Loss et al.’s (2014) upper bound estimate and 53 times the Canadian estimate.
An analysis is needed of whether increased traffic generated by the project site would similarly result in local impacts on wildlife.
For wildlife vulnerable to front-end collisions and crushing under tires, road mortality can be predicted from the study of Mendelsohn et al. (2009) as a basis, although it would be helpful to have the availability of more studies like that of Mendelsohn et al. (2009) at additional locations. My analysis of the Mendelsohn et al. (2009) data resulted in an estimated 3,028 animals killed per mile along a county road in Contra Costa County. The estimated numbers of fatalities were 1.75% birds, 26.4% mammals (many mice and pocket mice, but also ground squirrels, desert cottontails, striped skunks, American badgers, raccoons, and others), 67.4% amphibians (large numbers of California tiger salamanders and California red-legged frogs, but also Sierran treefrogs,
24 western toads, arboreal salamanders, slender salamanders and others), and 4.4% reptiles (many western fence lizards, but also skinks, alligator lizards, and snakes of various species). VMT is useful for predicting wildlife mortality because I was able to quantify miles traveled along the studied reach of Vasco Road during the time period of the Mendelsohn et al. (2009), hence enabling a rate of fatalities per VMT that can be projected to other sites, assuming similar collision fatality rates.
Predicting project-generated traffic impacts to wildlife
The IS/MND does not predict annual VMT because it claims not to know what a future project might consist of, but assuming that the project is a warehouse, then I have maintained a database of predicted annual VMT as well as the acreages of proposed projects. This database is useful for drawing inference from other environmental reviews to predict annual VMT from project’s acreage. The project would be on 2.63 acres, which multiplied by the mean 386,215 annual VMT per acre among 33 projects I reviewed elsewhere would predict 1,015,745 annual VMT.
During the Mendelsohn et al. (2009) study, 19,500 cars traveled Vasco Road daily, so the vehicle miles that contributed to my estimate of non-volant fatalities was 19,500 cars and trucks × 2.5 miles × 365 days/year × 1.25 years = 22,242,187.5 vehicle miles per 9,462 wildlife fatalities, or 2,351 vehicle miles per fatality. This rate divided into the predicted annual VMT would predict 432 vertebrate wildlife fatalities per year due to project-generated traffic.
Based on my analysis, the project-generated traffic would cause substantial, significant impacts to wildlife. The IS/MND does not address this potential impact, let alone propose to mitigate it. Mitigation measures to improve wildlife safety along roads are available and are feasible, and they need exploration for their suitability with the proposed project. Given the predicted level of project-generated traffic-caused mortality, and the lack of any proposed mitigation, it is my opinion that the proposed project would result in potentially significant adverse biological impacts. At least a fair argument can be made for the need to prepare an EIR to appropriately analyze the impact of wildlife-automobile collisions resulting from project-generated traffic.
CUMULATIVE IMPACTS
The IS/MND (p. 32) presents a flawed cumulative effects analysis: “…there is no substantial evidence that there are cumulative effects associated with this project. In addition, any future development projects not identified above would be required to undergo a separate environmental analysis and mitigate any project-specific or site- specific potential impacts, and impacts are less than significant.” The analysis is conclusory, and it is readily refuted by the many species of wildlife detected on the site by Noriko Smallwood, as well as by the many species of wildlife that can be scientifically inferred to occur on the site based on surveys completed elsewhere and by the pattern in Noriko’s data.
25 As for the claim that future projects would mitigate their impacts, thereby avoiding cumulative effects, Noriko and I tested this claim directly. Noriko and I measured the impacts of wildlife habitat loss caused by mitigated development projects. We revisited 80 sites of proposed projects that we had originally surveyed in support of comments on CEQA review documents (Smallwood and Smallwood 2023). We revisited the sites to repeat the survey methods at the same time of year, the same start time in the day, and the same methods and survey duration in order to measure the effects of mitigated development on wildlife. We structured the experiment in a before-after, control-impact experimental design, as some of the sites had been developed since our initial survey and some had remained undeveloped. We found that mitigated development resulted in a 66% loss of species on site, and 48% loss of species in the project area. Counts of vertebrate animals declined 90%. “Development impacts measured by the mean number of species detected per survey were greatest for amphibians (-100%), followed by mammals (-86%), grassland birds (-75%), raptors (-53%), special-status species (-49%), all birds as a group (-48%), non-native birds (-44%), and synanthropic birds (-28%).
Our results indicated that urban development substantially reduced vertebrate species richness and numerical abundance, even after richness and abundance had likely already been depleted by the cumulative effects of loss, fragmentation, and degradation of habitat in the urbanizing environment,” and despite all the mitigation measures per existing policies and regulations. We also specifically tested for the effects of projects on wildlife in neighboring habitats, and found significant decreases in species richness and overall abundance in those areas as well. The City’s claim that the mitigation of future projects would avoid cumulative impacts is soundly refuted.
MITIGATION MEASURES
The IS/MND requires only one mitigation measure for biological resources, which is a preconstruction survey for special-status species of wildlife. This measure is flawed because it would serve as an inadequate surrogate for the type of survey that is typically required for special-status species, otherwise known as protocol-level detection surveys.
Moreover, as exemplified in the CDFW (2012) survey and mitigation guidelines for burrowing owls, detection surveys are intended to precede the public circulation of the environmental review document, as such surveys are intended to inform the public and decision-makers about the presence or absence of the species at issue. A preconstruction survey is entirely different, as it is intended to follow the proper implementation of detection surveys, and is only meant to check whether members of the species moved back into the area after measures had been taken to avoid or minimize impacts (such measures can include relocation). The IS/MND’s measure gives the false impression that preconstruction survey carries the same probability of detection as a protocol-level detection survey, and it gives the false impression that the timing of the survey is appropriate after the environmental review is complete; it is not.
Yet another flaw in the measure is that it does not prevent the permanent loss of breeding capacity on the project site. All of the avian nest sites would be lost to the project without any form of compensation. All of the habitat on the site would be lost to every species that relies on habitat there..
26 RECOMMENDED MEASURES
Road Mortality: Compensatory mitigation is needed for the increased wildlife mortality that would be caused by bird-window collisions and the project-generated road traffic in the region. I suggest that this mitigation can be directed toward funding research to identify fatality patterns and effective impact reduction measures such as reduced speed limits and wildlife under-crossings or overcrossings of particularly dangerous road segments. Compensatory mitigation can also be provided in the form of donations to wildlife rehabilitation facilities (see below).
Fund Wildlife Rehabilitation Facilities: Compensatory mitigation ought also to include funding contributions to wildlife rehabilitation facilities to cover the costs of injured animals that will be delivered to these facilities for care. Many animals would likely be injured by collisions with the building’s windows and with automobiles traveling to and from the building.
Landscaping: If the project goes forward, California native plant landscaping (i.e., grassland and locally appropriate scrub plants) should be considered to be used as opposed to landscaping with lawn and exotic shrubs and trees. Native plants offer more structure, cover, food resources, and nesting substrate for wildlife than landscaping with lawn and ornamental trees. Native plant landscaping has been shown to increase the abundance of arthropods which act as importance sources of food for wildlife and are crucial for pollination and plant reproduction (Narango et al. 2017, Adams et al. 2020, Smallwood and Wood 2022.). Further, many endangered and threated insects require native host plants for reproduction and migration, e.g., monarch butterfly. Around the world, landscaping with native plants over exotic plants increases the abundance and diversity of birds, and is particularly valuable to native birds (Lerman and Warren 2011, Burghardt et al. 2008, Berthon et al. 2021, Smallwood and Wood 2022). Landscaping with native plants is a way to maintain or to bring back some of the natural habitat and lessen the footprint of urbanization by acting as interconnected patches of habitat for wildlife (Goddard et al. 2009, Tallamy 2020). Lastly, not only does native plant landscaping benefit wildlife, it requires less water and maintenance than traditional landscaping with lawn and hedges.
Thank you for your consideration,
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Shawn Smallwood, Ph.D.
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1 Kenneth Shawn Smallwood
Curriculum Vitae
3108 Finch Street Born May 3, 1963 in
Davis, CA 95616 Sacramento, California.
Phone (530) 756-4598 Married, father of two.
Cell (530) 601-6857
[email protected]
Ecologist
Expertise
• Finding solutions to controversial problems related to wildlife interactions with human industry, infrastructure, and activities;
• Wildlife monitoring and field study using GPS, thermal imaging, behavior surveys;
• Using systems analysis and experimental design principles to identify meaningful ecological patterns that inform management decisions.
Education
Ph.D. Ecology, University of California, Davis. September 1990.
M.S. Ecology, University of California, Davis. June 1987.
B.S. Anthropology, University of California, Davis. June 1985.
Corcoran High School, Corcoran, California. June 1981.
Experience
668 professional publications, including:
88 peer reviewed publications
24 in non-reviewed proceedings
554 reports, declarations, posters and book reviews
8 in mass media outlets
87 public presentations of research results
Editing for scientific journals: Guest Editor, Wildlife Society Bulletin, 2012-2013, of invited papers representing international views on the impacts of wind energy on wildlife and how to mitigate the impacts. Associate Editor, Journal of Wildlife Management, March 2004 to 30 June 2007.
Editorial Board Member, Environmental Management, 10/1999 to 8/2004. Associate Editor, Biological Conservation, 9/1994 to 9/1995.
Member, Alameda County Scientific Review Committee (SRC), August 2006 to April 2011. The five-member committee investigated causes of bird and bat collisions in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area, and recommended mitigation and monitoring measures. The SRC reviewed the science underlying the Alameda County Avian Protection Program, and advised Smallwood CV
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Consulting Ecologist, 2004-2007, California Energy Commission (CEC). Provided consulting services as needed to the CEC on renewable energy impacts, monitoring and research, and produced several reports. Also collaborated with Lawrence-Livermore National Lab on research to understand and reduce wind turbine impacts on wildlife.
Consulting Ecologist, 1999-2013, U.S. Navy. Performed endangered species surveys, hazardous waste site monitoring, and habitat restoration for the endangered San Joaquin kangaroo rat, California tiger salamander, California red-legged frog, California clapper rail, western burrowing owl, salt marsh harvest mouse, and other species at Naval Air Station Lemoore; Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, Detachment Concord; Naval Security Group Activity, Skaggs Island; National Radio Transmitter Facility, Dixon; and, Naval Outlying Landing Field Imperial Beach.
Part-time Lecturer, 1998-2005, California State University, Sacramento. Instructed Mammalogy, Behavioral Ecology, and Ornithology Lab, Contemporary Environmental Issues, Natural Resources Conservation.
Senior Ecologist, 1999-2005, BioResource Consultants. Designed and implemented research and monitoring studies related to avian fatalities at wind turbines, avian electrocutions on electric distribution poles across California, and avian fatalities at transmission lines.
Chairman, Conservation Affairs Committee, The Wildlife Society--Western Section, 1999-2001.
Prepared position statements and led efforts directed toward conservation issues, including travel to Washington, D.C. to lobby Congress for more wildlife conservation funding.
Systems Ecologist, 1995-2000, Institute for Sustainable Development. Headed ISD’s program on integrated resources management. Developed indicators of ecological integrity for large areas, using remotely sensed data, local community involvement and GIS.
Associate, 1997-1998, Department of Agronomy and Range Science, University of California, Davis. Worked with Shu Geng and Mingua Zhang on several studies related to wildlife interactions with agriculture and patterns of fertilizer and pesticide residues in groundwater across a large landscape.
Lead Scientist, 1996-1999, National Endangered Species Network. Informed academic scientists and environmental activists about emerging issues regarding the Endangered Species Act and other environmental laws. Testified at public hearings on endangered species issues.
Ecologist, 1997-1998, Western Foundation of Vertebrate Zoology. Conducted field research to determine the impact of past mercury mining on the status of California red-legged frogs in Santa Clara County, California.
Senior Systems Ecologist, 1994-1995, EIP Associates, Sacramento, California. Provided consulting services in environmental planning, and quantitative assessment of land units for their conservation and restoration opportunities basedon ecological resource requirements of 29 special-status species. Developed ecological indicators for prioritizing areas within Yolo County Smallwood CV
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Post-Graduate Researcher, 1990-1994, Department of Agronomy and Range Science, U.C. Davis.
Under Dr. Shu Geng’s mentorship, studied landscape and management effects on temporal and spatial patterns of abundance among pocket gophers and species of Falconiformes and Carnivora in the Sacramento Valley. Managed and analyzed a data base of energy use in California agriculture. Assisted with landscape (GIS) study of groundwater contamination across Tulare County, California.
Work experience in graduate school: Co-taught Conservation Biology with Dr. Christine Schonewald, 1991 & 1993, UC Davis Graduate Group in Ecology; Reader for Dr. Richard Coss’s course on Psychobiology in 1990, UC Davis Department of Psychology; Research Assistant to Dr. Walter E. Howard, 1988-1990, UC Davis Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, testing durable baits for pocket gopher management in forest clearcuts; Research Assistant to Dr. Terrell P. Salmon, 1987-1988, UC Wildlife Extension, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, developing empirical models of mammal and bird invasions in North America, and a rating system for priority research and control of exotic species based on economic, environmental and human health hazards in California. Student Assistant to Dr. E.
Lee Fitzhugh, 1985-1987, UC Cooperative Extension, Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Biology, developing and implementing statewide mountain lion track count for long-term monitoring.
Fulbright Research Fellow, Indonesia, 1988. Tested use of new sampling methods for numerical monitoring of Sumatran tiger and six other species of endemic felids, and evaluated methods used by other researchers.
Projects
Repowering wind energy projects through careful siting of new wind turbines using map-based collision hazard models to minimize impacts to volant wildlife. Funded by wind companies (principally NextEra Renewable Energy, Inc.), California Energy Commission and East Bay Regional Park District, I have collaborated with a GIS analyst and managed a crew of five field biologists performing golden eagle behavior surveys and nocturnal surveys on bats and owls. The goal is to quantify flight patterns for development of predictive models to more carefully site new wind turbines in repowering projects. Focused behavior surveys began May 2012 and continue.
Collision hazard models have been prepared for seven wind projects, three of which were built.
Planning for additional repowering projects is underway.
Test avian safety of new mixer-ejector wind turbine (MEWT). Designed and implemented a before- after, control-impact experimental design to test the avian safety of a new, shrouded wind turbine developed by Ogin Inc. (formerly known as FloDesign Wind Turbine Corporation). Supported by a $718,000 grant from the California Energy Commission’s Public Interest Energy Research program and a 20% match share contribution from Ogin, I managed a crew of seven field biologists who performed periodic fatality searches and behavior surveys, carcass detection trials, nocturnal behavior surveys using a thermal camera, and spatial analyses with the collaboration of a GIS analyst. Field work began 1 April 2012 and ended 30 March 2015 without Ogin installing its MEWTs, but we still achieved multiple important scientific advances.
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4 Reduce avian mortality due to wind turbines at Altamont Pass. Studied wildlife impacts caused by 5,400 wind turbines at the world’s most notorious wind resource area. Studied how impacts are perceived by monitoring and how they are affected by terrain, wind patterns, food resources, range management practices, wind turbine operations, seasonal patterns, population cycles, infrastructure management such as electric distribution, animal behavior and social interactions.
Reduce avian mortality on electric distribution poles. Directed research toward reducing bird electrocutions on electric distribution poles, 2000-2007. Oversaw 5 founds of fatality searches at 10,000 poles from Orange County to Glenn County, California, and produced two large reports.
Cook et al. v. Rockwell International et al., No. 90-K-181 (D. Colorado). Provided expert testimony on the role of burrowing animals in affecting the fate of buried and surface-deposited radioactive and hazardous chemical wastes at the Rocky Flats Plant, Colorado. Provided expert reports based on four site visits and an extensive document review of burrowing animals. Conducted transect surveys for evidence of burrowing animals and other wildlife on and around waste facilities.
Discovered substantial intrusion of waste structures by burrowing animals. I testified in federal court in November 2005, and my clients were subsequently awarded a $553,000,000 judgment by a jury. After appeals the award was increased to two billion dollars.
Hanford Nuclear Reservation Litigation. Provided expert testimony on the role of burrowing animals in affecting the fate of buried radioactive wastes at the Hanford Nuclear Reservation, Washington. Provided three expert reports based on three site visits and extensive document review.
Predicted and verified a certain population density of pocket gophers on buried waste structures, as well as incidence of radionuclide contamination in body tissue. Conducted transect surveys for evidence of burrowing animals and other wildlife on and around waste facilities. Discovered substantial intrusion of waste structures by burrowing animals.
Expert testimony and declarations on proposed residential and commercial developments, gas-fired power plants, wind, solar and geothermal projects, water transfers and water transfer delivery systems, endangered species recovery plans, Habitat Conservation Plans and Natural Communities Conservation Programs. Testified before multiple government agencies, Tribunals, Boards of Supervisors and City Councils, and participated with press conferences and depositions. Prepared expert witness reports and court declarations, which are summarized under Reports (below).
Protocol-level surveys for special-status species. Used California Department of Fish and Wildlife and US Fish and Wildlife Service protocols to search for California red-legged frog, California tiger salamander, arroyo southwestern toad, blunt-nosed leopard lizard, western pond turtle, giant kangaroo rat, San Joaquin kangaroo rat, San Joaquin kit fox, western burrowing owl, Swainson’s hawk, Valley elderberry longhorn beetle and other special-status species.
Conservation of San Joaquin kangaroo rat. Performed research to identify factors responsible for the decline of this endangered species at Lemoore Naval Air Station, 2000-2013, and implemented habitat enhancements designed to reverse the trend and expand the population.
Impact of West Nile Virus on yellow-billed magpies. Funded by Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District, 2005-2008, compared survey results pre- and post-West Nile Virus epidemic for multiple bird species in the Sacramento Valley, particularly on yellow-billed magpie and American crow due to susceptibility to WNV.
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5 Workshops on HCPs. Assisted Dr. Michael Morrison with organizing and conducting a 2-day workshop on Habitat Conservation Plans, sponsored by Southern California Edison, and another 1- day workshop sponsored by PG&E. These Workshops were attended by academics, attorneys, and consultants with HCP experience. We guest-edited a Proceedings published in Environmental Management.
Mapping of biological resources along Highways 101, 46 and 41. Used GPS and GIS to delineate vegetation complexes and locations of special-status species along 26 miles of highway in San Luis Obispo County, 14 miles of highway and roadway in Monterey County, and in a large area north of Fresno, including within reclaimed gravel mining pits.
GPS mapping and monitoring at restoration sites and at Caltrans mitigation sites. Monitored the success of elderberry shrubs at one location, the success of willows at another location, and the response of wildlife to the succession of vegetation at both sites. Also used GPS to monitor the response of fossorial animals to yellow star-thistle eradication and natural grassland restoration efforts at Bear Valley in Colusa County and at the decommissioned Mather Air Force Base in Sacramento County.
Mercury effects on Red-legged Frog. Assisted Dr. Michael Morrison and US Fish and Wildlife Service in assessing the possible impacts of historical mercury mining on the federally listed California red-legged frog in Santa Clara County. Also measured habitat variables in streams.
Opposition to proposed No Surprises rule. Wrote a white paper and summary letter explaining scientific grounds for opposing the incidental take permit (ITP) rules providing ITP applicants and holders with general assurances they will be free of compliance with the Endangered Species Act once they adhere to the terms of a “properly functioning HCP.” Submitted 188 signatures of scientists and environmental professionals concerned about No Surprises rule US Fish and Wildlife Service, National Marine Fisheries Service, all US Senators.
Natomas Basin Habitat Conservation Plan alternative. Designed narrow channel marsh to increase the likelihood of survival and recovery in the wild of giant garter snake, Swainson’s hawk and Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle. The design included replication and interspersion of treatments for experimental testing of critical habitat elements. I provided a report to Northern Territories, Inc.
Assessments of agricultural production system and environmental technology transfer to China.
Twice visited China and interviewed scientists, industrialists, agriculturalists, and the Directors of the Chinese Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Agriculture to assess the need and possible pathways for environmental clean-up technologies and trade opportunities between the US and China.
Yolo County Habitat Conservation Plan. Conducted landscape ecology study of Yolo County to spatially prioritize allocation of mitigation efforts to improve ecosystem functionality within the County from the perspective of 29 special-status species of wildlife and plants. Used a hierarchically structured indicators approach to apply principles of landscape and ecosystem ecology, conservation biology, and local values in rating land units. Derived GIS maps to help guide the conservation area design, and then developed implementation strategies.
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6 Mountain lion track count. Developed and conducted a carnivore monitoring program throughout California since 1985. Species counted include mountain lion, bobcat, black bear, coyote, red and gray fox, raccoon, striped skunk, badger, and black-tailed deer. Vegetation and land use are also monitored. Track survey transect was established on dusty, dirt roads within randomly selected quadrats.
Sumatran tiger and other felids. Upon award of Fulbright Research Fellowship, I designed and initiated track counts for seven species of wild cats in Sumatra, including Sumatran tiger, fishing cat, and golden cat. Spent four months on Sumatra and Java in 1988, and learned Bahasa Indonesia, the official Indonesian language.
Wildlife in agriculture. Beginning as post-graduate research, I studied pocket gophers and other wildlife in 40 alfalfa fields throughout the Sacramento Valley, and I surveyed for wildlife along a 200 mile road transect since 1989 with a hiatus of 1996-2004. The data are analyzed using GIS and methods from landscape ecology, and the results published and presented orally to farming groups in California and elsewhere. I also conducted the first study of wildlife in cover crops used on vineyards and orchards.
Agricultural energy use and Tulare County groundwater study. Developed and analyzed a data base of energy use in California agriculture, and collaborated on a landscape (GIS) study of groundwater contamination across Tulare County, California.
Pocket gopher damage in forest clear-cuts. Developed gopher sampling methods and tested various poison baits and baiting regimes in the largest-ever field study of pocket gopher management in forest plantations, involving 68 research plots in 55 clear-cuts among 6 National Forests in northern California.
Risk assessment of exotic species in North America. Developed empirical models of mammal and bird species invasions in North America, as well as a rating system for assigning priority research and control to exotic species in California, based on economic, environmental, and human health hazards.
Peer Reviewed Publications
Smallwood, K. S. 2020. USA wind energy-caused bat fatalities increase with shorter fatality search intervals. Diversity 12(98); doi:10.3390/d12030098.
Smallwood, K. S., D. A. Bell, and S. Standish. 2020. Dogs detect larger wind energy impacts on bats and birds. Journal of Wildlife Management 84:852-864. DOI: 10.1002/jwmg.21863.
Smallwood, K. S., and D. A. Bell. 2020. Relating bat passage rates to wind turbine fatalities.
Diversity 12(84); doi:10.3390/d12020084.
Smallwood, K. S., and D. A. Bell. 2020. Effects of wind turbine curtailment on bird and bat fatalities. Journal of Wildlife Management 84:684-696. DOI: 10.1002/jwmg.21844
Kitano, M., M. Ino, K. S. Smallwood, and S. Shiraki. 2020. Seasonal difference in carcass persistence rates at wind farms with snow, Hokkaido, Japan. Ornithological Science 19: 63 – Smallwood CV
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Smallwood, K. S. and M. L. Morrison. 2018. Nest-site selection in a high-density colony of burrowing owls. Journal of Raptor Research 52:454-470.
Smallwood, K. S., D. A. Bell, E. L. Walther, E. Leyvas, S. Standish, J. Mount, B. Karas. 2018.
Estimating wind turbine fatalities using integrated detection trials. Journal of Wildlife Management 82:1169-1184.
Smallwood, K. S. 2017. Long search intervals under-estimate bird and bat fatalities caused by wind turbines. Wildlife Society Bulletin 41:224-230.
Smallwood, K. S. 2017. The challenges of addressing wildlife impacts when repowering wind energy projects. Pages 175-187 in Köppel, J., Editor, Wind Energy and Wildlife Impacts:
Proceedings from the CWW2015 Conference. Springer. Cham, Switzerland.
May, R., Gill, A. B., Köppel, J. Langston, R. H.W., Reichenbach, M., Scheidat, M., Smallwood, S., Voigt, C. C., Hüppop, O., and Portman, M. 2017. Future research directions to reconcile wind turbine–wildlife interactions. Pages 255-276 in Köppel, J., Editor, Wind Energy and Wildlife Impacts: Proceedings from the CWW2015 Conference. Springer. Cham, Switzerland.
Smallwood, K. S. 2017. Monitoring birds. M. Perrow, Ed., Wildlife and Wind Farms - Conflicts and Solutions, Volume 2. Pelagic Publishing, Exeter, United Kingdom. www.bit.ly/2v3cR9Q
Smallwood, K. S., L. Neher, and D. A. Bell. 2017. Siting to Minimize Raptor Collisions: an example from the Repowering Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. M. Perrow, Ed., Wildlife and Wind Farms - Conflicts and Solutions, Volume 2. Pelagic Publishing, Exeter, United Kingdom. www.bit.ly/2v3cR9Q
Johnson, D. H., S. R. Loss, K. S. Smallwood, W. P. Erickson. 2016. Avian fatalities at wind energy facilities in North America: A comparison of recent approaches. Human–Wildlife Interactions 10(1):7-18.
Sadar, M. J., D. S.-M. Guzman, A. Mete, J. Foley, N. Stephenson, K. H. Rogers, C. Grosset, K. S.
Smallwood, J. Shipman, A. Wells, S. D. White, D. A. Bell, and M. G. Hawkins. 2015. Mange Caused by a novel Micnemidocoptes mite in a Golden Eagle (Aquila chrysaetos). Journal of Avian Medicine and Surgery 29(3):231-237.
Smallwood, K. S. 2015. Habitat fragmentation and corridors. Pages 84-101 in M. L. Morrison and H. A. Mathewson, Eds., Wildlife habitat conservation: concepts, challenges, and solutions.
John Hopkins University Press, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Mete, A., N. Stephenson, K. Rogers, M. G. Hawkins, M. Sadar, D. Guzman, D. A. Bell, J. Shipman, A. Wells, K. S. Smallwood, and J. Foley. 2014. Emergence of Knemidocoptic mange in wild Golden Eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) in California. Emerging Infectious Diseases 20(10):1716- 1718.
Smallwood, K. S. 2013. Introduction: Wind-energy development and wildlife conservation.
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Smallwood, K. S. 2013. Comparing bird and bat fatality-rate estimates among North American wind-energy projects. Wildlife Society Bulletin 37:19-33. + Online Supplemental Material.
Smallwood, K. S., L. Neher, J. Mount, and R. C. E. Culver. 2013. Nesting Burrowing Owl Abundance in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area, California. Wildlife Society Bulletin:
37:787-795.
Smallwood, K. S., D. A. Bell, B. Karas, and S. A. Snyder. 2013. Response to Huso and Erickson Comments on Novel Scavenger Removal Trials. Journal of Wildlife Management 77: 216-225.
Bell, D. A., and K. S. Smallwood. 2010. Birds of prey remain at risk. Science 330:913.
Smallwood, K. S., D. A. Bell, S. A. Snyder, and J. E. DiDonato. 2010. Novel scavenger removal trials increase estimates of wind turbine-caused avian fatality rates. Journal of Wildlife Management 74: 1089-1097 + Online Supplemental Material.
Smallwood, K. S., L. Neher, and D. A. Bell. 2009. Map-based repowering and reorganization of a wind resource area to minimize burrowing owl and other bird fatalities. Energies 2009(2):915- 943. http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/2/4/915
Smallwood, K. S. and B. Nakamoto. 2009. Impacts of West Nile Virus Epizootic on Yellow-Billed Magpie, American Crow, and other Birds in the Sacramento Valley, California. The Condor 111:247-254.
Smallwood, K. S., L. Rugge, and M. L. Morrison. 2009. Influence of Behavior on Bird Mortality in Wind Energy Developments: The Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area, California. Journal of Wildlife Management 73:1082-1098.
Smallwood, K. S. and B. Karas. 2009. Avian and Bat Fatality Rates at Old-Generation and Repowered Wind Turbines in California. Journal of Wildlife Management 73:1062-1071.
Smallwood, K. S. 2008. Wind power company compliance with mitigation plans in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. Environmental & Energy Law Policy Journal 2(2):229-285.
Smallwood, K. S., C. G. Thelander. 2008. Bird Mortality in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area, California. Journal of Wildlife Management 72:215-223.
Smallwood, K. S. 2007. Estimating wind turbine-caused bird mortality. Journal of Wildlife Management 71:2781-2791.
Smallwood, K. S., C. G. Thelander, M. L. Morrison, and L. M. Rugge. 2007. Burrowing owl mortality in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. Journal of Wildlife Management 71:1513- 1524.
Cain, J. W. III, K. S. Smallwood, M. L. Morrison, and H. L. Loffland. 2005. Influence of mammal activity on nesting success of Passerines. J. Wildlife Management 70:522-531.
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9 Smallwood, K.S. 2002. Habitat models based on numerical comparisons. Pages 83-95 in Predicting species occurrences: Issues of scale and accuracy, J. M. Scott, P. J. Heglund, M.
Morrison, M. Raphael, J. Haufler, and B. Wall, editors. Island Press, Covello, California.
Morrison, M. L., K. S. Smallwood, and L. S. Hall. 2002. Creating habitat through plant relocation:
Lessons from Valley elderberry longhorn beetle mitigation. Ecological Restoration 21: 95-100.
Zhang, M., K. S. Smallwood, and E. Anderson. 2002. Relating indicators of ecological health and integrity to assess risks to sustainable agriculture and native biota. Pages 757-768 in D.J.
Rapport, W.L. Lasley, D.E. Rolston, N.O. Nielsen, C.O. Qualset, and A.B. Damania (eds.), Managing for Healthy Ecosystems, Lewis Publishers, Boca Raton, Florida USA.
Wilcox, B. A., K. S. Smallwood, and J. A. Kahn. 2002. Toward a forest Capital Index. Pages 285- 298 in D.J. Rapport, W.L. Lasley, D.E. Rolston, N.O. Nielsen, C.O. Qualset, and A.B. Damania (eds.), Managing for Healthy Ecosystems, Lewis Publishers, Boca Raton, Florida USA.
Smallwood, K.S. 2001. The allometry of density within the space used by populations of Mammalian Carnivores. Canadian Journal of Zoology 79:1634-1640.
Smallwood, K.S., and T.R. Smith. 2001. Study design and interpretation of Sorex density estimates. Annales Zoologi Fennici 38:141-161.
Smallwood, K.S., A. Gonzales, T. Smith, E. West, C. Hawkins, E. Stitt, C. Keckler, C. Bailey, and K. Brown. 2001. Suggested standards for science applied to conservation issues. Transactions of the Western Section of the Wildlife Society 36:40-49.
Geng, S., Yixing Zhou, Minghua Zhang, and K. Shawn Smallwood. 2001. A Sustainable Agro- ecological Solution to Water Shortage in North China Plain (Huabei Plain). Environmental Planning and Management 44:345-355.
Smallwood, K. Shawn, Lourdes Rugge, Stacia Hoover, Michael L. Morrison, Carl Thelander. 2001.
Intra- and inter-turbine string comparison of fatalities to animal burrow densities at Altamont Pass. Pages 23-37 in S. S. Schwartz, ed., Proceedings of the National Avian-Wind Power Planning Meeting IV. RESOLVE, Inc., Washington, D.C.
Smallwood, K.S., S. Geng, and M. Zhang. 2001. Comparing pocket gopher (Thomomys bottae) density in alfalfa stands to assess management and conservation goals in northern California.
Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment 87: 93-109.
Smallwood, K. S. 2001. Linking habitat restoration to meaningful units of animal demography.
Restoration Ecology 9:253-261.
Smallwood, K. S. 2000. A crosswalk from the Endangered Species Act to the HCP Handbook and real HCPs. Environmental Management 26, Supplement 1:23-35.
Smallwood, K. S., J. Beyea and M. Morrison. 1999. Using the best scientific data for endangered species conservation. Environmental Management 24:421-435.
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10 Smallwood, K. S. 1999. Scale domains of abundance among species of Mammalian Carnivora.
Environmental Conservation 26:102-111.
Smallwood, K.S. 1999. Suggested study attributes for making useful population density estimates.
Transactions of the Western Section of the Wildlife Society 35: 76-82.
Smallwood, K. S. and M. L. Morrison. 1999. Estimating burrow volume and excavation rate of pocket gophers (Geomyidae). Southwestern Naturalist 44:173-183.
Smallwood, K. S. and M. L. Morrison. 1999. Spatial scaling of pocket gopher (Geomyidae) density. Southwestern Naturalist 44:73-82.
Smallwood, K. S. 1999. Abating pocket gophers (Thomomys spp.) to regenerate forests in clearcuts. Environmental Conservation 26:59-65.
Smallwood, K. S. 1998. Patterns of black bear abundance. Transactions of the Western Section of the Wildlife Society 34:32-38.
Smallwood, K. S. 1998. On the evidence needed for listing northern goshawks (Accipter gentilis) under the Endangered Species Act: a reply to Kennedy. J. Raptor Research 32:323-329.
Smallwood, K. S., B. Wilcox, R. Leidy, and K. Yarris. 1998. Indicators assessment for Habitat Conservation Plan of Yolo County, California, USA. Environmental Management 22: 947-958.
Smallwood, K. S., M. L. Morrison, and J. Beyea. 1998. Animal burrowing attributes affecting hazardous waste management. Environmental Management 22: 831-847.
Smallwood, K. S, and C. M. Schonewald. 1998. Study design and interpretation for mammalian carnivore density estimates. Oecologia 113:474-491.
Zhang, M., S. Geng, and K. S. Smallwood. 1998. Nitrate contamination in groundwater of Tulare County, California. Ambio 27(3):170-174.
Smallwood, K. S. and M. L. Morrison. 1997. Animal burrowing in the waste management zone of Hanford Nuclear Reservation. Proceedings of the Western Section of the Wildlife Society Meeting 33:88-97.
Morrison, M. L., K. S. Smallwood, and J. Beyea. 1997. Monitoring the dispersal of contaminants by wildlife at nuclear weapons production and waste storage facilities. The Environmentalist 17:289-295.
Smallwood, K. S. 1997. Interpreting puma (Puma concolor) density estimates for theory and management. Environmental Conservation 24(3):283-289.
Smallwood, K. S. 1997. Managing vertebrates in cover crops: a first study. American Journal of Alternative Agriculture 11:155-160.
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11 Smallwood, K. S. and S. Geng. 1997. Multi-scale influences of gophers on alfalfa yield and quality. Field Crops Research 49:159-168.
Smallwood, K. S. and C. Schonewald. 1996. Scaling population density and spatial pattern for terrestrial, mammalian carnivores. Oecologia 105:329-335.
Smallwood, K. S., G. Jones, and C. Schonewald. 1996. Spatial scaling of allometry for terrestrial, mammalian carnivores. Oecologia 107:588-594.
Van Vuren, D. and K. S. Smallwood. 1996. Ecological management of vertebrate pests in agricultural systems. Biological Agriculture and Horticulture 13:41-64.
Smallwood, K. S., B. J. Nakamoto, and S. Geng. 1996. Association analysis of raptors on an agricultural landscape. Pages 177-190 in D.M. Bird, D.E. Varland, and J.J. Negro, eds., Raptors in human landscapes. Academic Press, London.
Erichsen, A. L., K. S. Smallwood, A. M. Commandatore, D. M. Fry, and B. Wilson. 1996. White- tailed Kite movement and nesting patterns in an agricultural landscape. Pages 166-176 in D. M.
Bird, D. E. Varland, and J. J. Negro, eds., Raptors in human landscapes. Academic Press, London.
Smallwood, K. S. 1995. Scaling Swainson's hawk population density for assessing habitat-use across an agricultural landscape. J. Raptor Research 29:172-178.
Smallwood, K. S. and W. A. Erickson. 1995. Estimating gopher populations and their abatement in forest plantations. Forest Science 41:284-296.
Smallwood, K. S. and E. L. Fitzhugh. 1995. A track count for estimating mountain lion Felis concolor californica population trend. Biological Conservation 71:251-259
Smallwood, K. S. 1994. Site invasibility by exotic birds and mammals. Biological Conservation 69:251-259.
Smallwood, K. S. 1994. Trends in California mountain lion populations. Southwestern Naturalist 39:67-72.
Smallwood, K. S. 1993. Understanding ecological pattern and process by association and order.
Acta Oecologica 14(3):443-462.
Smallwood, K. S. and E. L. Fitzhugh. 1993. A rigorous technique for identifying individual mountain lions Felis concolor by their tracks. Biological Conservation 65:51-59.
Smallwood, K. S. 1993. Mountain lion vocalizations and hunting behavior. The Southwestern Naturalist 38:65-67.
Smallwood, K. S. and T. P. Salmon. 1992. A rating system for potential exotic vertebrate pests.
Biological Conservation 62:149-159.
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12 Smallwood, K. S. 1990. Turbulence and the ecology of invading species. Ph.D. Thesis, University of California, Davis.
Peer-reviewed Reports
Smallwood, K. S., and L. Neher. 2017. Comparing bird and bat use data for siting new wind power generation. Report CEC-500-2017-019, California Energy Commission Public Interest Energy Research program, Sacramento, California. http://www.energy.ca.gov/2017publications/CEC- 500-2017-019/CEC-500-2017-019.pdf and http://www.energy.ca.gov/2017publications/CEC- 500-2017-019/CEC-500-2017-019-APA-F.pdf
Smallwood, K. S. 2016. Bird and bat impacts and behaviors at old wind turbines at Forebay, Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. Report CEC-500-2016-066, California Energy Commission Public Interest Energy Research program, Sacramento, California. http://www.energy.ca.gov/publications/displayOneReport.php? pubNum=CEC-500- 2016-066
Sinclair, K. and E. DeGeorge. 2016. Framework for Testing the Effectiveness of Bat and Eagle Impact-Reduction Strategies at Wind Energy Projects. S. Smallwood, M. Schirmacher, and M.
Morrison, eds., Technical Report NREL/TP-5000-65624, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, Colorado.
Brown, K., K. S. Smallwood, J. Szewczak, and B. Karas. 2016. Final 2012-2015 Report Avian and Bat Monitoring Project Vasco Winds, LLC. Prepared for NextEra Energy Resources, Livermore, California.
Brown, K., K. S. Smallwood, J. Szewczak, and B. Karas. 2014. Final 2013-2014 Annual Report Avian and Bat Monitoring Project Vasco Winds, LLC. Prepared for NextEra Energy Resources, Livermore, California.
Brown, K., K. S. Smallwood, and B. Karas. 2013. Final 2012-2013 Annual Report Avian and Bat Monitoring Project Vasco Winds, LLC. Prepared for NextEra Energy Resources, Livermore, California.
http://www.altamontsrc.org/alt_doc/p274_ventus_vasco_winds_2012_13_avian_ bat_monitoring_report_year_1.pdf
Smallwood, K. S., L. Neher, D. Bell, J. DiDonato, B. Karas, S. Snyder, and S. Lopez. 2009. Range Management Practices to Reduce Wind Turbine Impacts on Burrowing Owls and Other Raptors in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area, California. Final Report to the California Energy Commission, Public Interest Energy Research – Environmental Area, Contract No.
CEC-500-2008-080. Sacramento, California. 183 pp.
http://www.energy.ca.gov/
2008publications/CEC-500-2008-080/CEC-500-2008-080.PDF
Smallwood, K. S., and L. Neher. 2009. Map-Based Repowering of the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area Based on Burrowing Owl Burrows, Raptor Flights, and Collisions with Wind Turbines. Final Report to the California Energy Commission, Public Interest Energy Research – Environmental Area, Contract No. CEC-500-2009-065. Sacramento, California. http:// www.energy.ca.gov/publications/displayOneReport.php?pubNum=CEC-500-2009-065
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13 Smallwood, K. S., K. Hunting, L. Neher, L. Spiegel and M. Yee. 2007. Indicating Threats to Birds Posed by New Wind Power Projects in California. Final Report to the California Energy Commission, Public Interest Energy Research – Environmental Area, Contract No. Submitted but not published. Sacramento, California.
Smallwood, K. S. and C. Thelander. 2005. Bird mortality in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area, March 1998 – September 2001 Final Report. National Renewable Energy Laboratory, NREL/SR-500-36973. Golden, Colorado. 410 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. and C. Thelander. 2004. Developing methods to reduce bird mortality in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. Final Report to the California Energy Commission, Public Interest Energy Research – Environmental Area, Contract No. 500-01-019. Sacramento, California. 531 pp. http://www.altamontsrcarchive.org/alt_doc/cec_final_report_08_11_04.pdf
Thelander, C.G. S. Smallwood, and L. Rugge. 2003. Bird risk behaviors and fatalities at the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. Period of Performance: March 1998—December 2000.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory, NREL/SR-500-33829. U.S. Department of Commerce, National Technical Information Service, Springfield, Virginia. 86 pp.
Thelander, C.G., S. Smallwood, and L. Rugge. 2001. Bird risk behaviors and fatalities at the Altamont Wind Resource Area – a progress report. Proceedings of the American Wind Energy Association, Washington D.C. 16 pp.
Non-Peer Reviewed Publications
Smallwood, K. S. 2009. Methods manual for assessing wind farm impacts to birds. Bird Conservation Series 26, Wild Bird Society of Japan, Tokyo. T. Ura, ed., in English with Japanese translation by T. Kurosawa. 90 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. 2009. Mitigation in U.S. Wind Farms. Pages 68-76 in H. Hötker (Ed.), Birds of Prey and Wind Farms: Analysis of problems and possible solutions. Documentation of an International Workshop in Berlin, 21st and 22nd October 2008. Michael-Otto-Instiut im NABU, Goosstroot 1, 24861 Bergenhusen, Germany. http://bergenhusen.nabu.de/forschung/greifvoegel/
Smallwood, K. S. 2007. Notes and recommendations on wildlife impacts caused by Japan’s wind power development. Pages 242-245 in Yukihiro Kominami, Tatsuya Ura, Koshitawa, and Tsuchiya, Editors, Wildlife and Wind Turbine Report 5. Wild Bird Society of Japan, Tokyo.
Thelander, C.G. and S. Smallwood. 2007. The Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area's Effects on Birds: A Case History. Pages 25-46 in Manuela de Lucas, Guyonne F.E. Janss, Miguel Ferrer Editors, Birds and Wind Farms: risk assessment and mitigation. Madrid: Quercus.
Neher, L. and S. Smallwood. 2005. Forecasting and minimizing avian mortality in siting wind turbines. Energy Currents. Fall Issue. ESRI, Inc., Redlands, California.
Jennifer Davidson and Shawn Smallwood. 2004. Laying plans for a hydrogen highway.
Comstock’s Business, August 2004:18-20, 22, 24-26.
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14 Jennifer Davidson and Shawn Smallwood. 2004. Refined conundrum: California consumers demand more oil while opposing refinery development. Comstock’s Business, November 2004:26-27, 29-30.
Smallwood, K.S. 2002. Review of “The Atlas of Endangered Species.” By Richard Mackay.
Environmental Conservation 30:210-211.
Smallwood, K.S. 2002. Review of “The Endangered Species Act. History, Conservation, and Public Policy.” By Brian Czech and Paul B. Krausman. Environmental Conservation 29: 269- 270.
Smallwood, K.S. 1997. Spatial scaling of pocket gopher (Geomyidae) burrow volume. Abstract in Proceedings of 44th Annual Meeting, Southwestern Association of Naturalists. Department of Biological Sciences, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
Smallwood, K.S. 1997. Estimating prairie dog and pocket gopher burrow volume. Abstract in Proceedings of 44th Annual Meeting, Southwestern Association of Naturalists. Department of Biological Sciences, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville.
Smallwood, K.S. 1997. Animal burrowing parameters influencing toxic waste management.
Abstract in Proceedings of Meeting, Western Section of the Wildlife Society.
Smallwood, K.S, and Bruce Wilcox. 1996. Study and interpretive design effects on mountain lion density estimates. Abstract, page 93 in D.W. Padley, ed., Proceedings 5th Mountain Lion Workshop, Southern California Chapter, The Wildlife Society. 135 pp.
Smallwood, K.S, and Bruce Wilcox. 1996. Ten years of mountain lion track survey. Page 94 in D.W. Padley, ed. Abstract, page 94 in D.W. Padley, ed., Proceedings 5th Mountain Lion Workshop, Southern California Chapter, The Wildlife Society. 135 pp.
Smallwood, K.S, and M. Grigione. 1997. Photographic recording of mountain lion tracks. Pages 75-75 in D.W. Padley, ed., Proceedings 5th Mountain Lion Workshop, Southern California Chapter, The Wildlife Society. 135 pp.
Smallwood, K.S., B. Wilcox, and J. Karr. 1995. An approach to scaling fragmentation effects.
Brief 8, Ecosystem Indicators Working Group, 17 March, 1995. Institute for Sustainable Development, Thoreau Center for Sustainability – The Presidio, PO Box 29075, San Francisco, CA 94129-0075.
Wilcox, B., and K.S. Smallwood. 1995. Ecosystem indicators model overview. Brief 2, Ecosystem Indicators Working Group, 17 March, 1995. Institute for Sustainable Development, Thoreau Center for Sustainability – The Presidio, PO Box 29075, San Francisco, CA 94129- 0075.
EIP Associates. 1996. Yolo County Habitat Conservation Plan. Yolo County Planning and Development Department, Woodland, California.
Geng, S., K.S. Smallwood, and M. Zhang. 1995. Sustainable agriculture and agricultural Smallwood CV
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Taipei, Taiwan.
Smallwood, K.S. and S. Geng. 1994. Landscape strategies for biological control and IPM. Pages 454-464 in W. Dehai, ed., Proc. International Conference on Integrated Resource Management for Sustainable Agriculture. Beijing Agricultural University, Beijing, China.
Smallwood, K.S. and S. Geng. 1993. Alfalfa as wildlife habitat. California Alfalfa Symposium 23:105-8.
Smallwood, K.S. and S. Geng. 1993. Management of pocket gophers in Sacramento Valley alfalfa.
California Alfalfa Symposium 23:86-89.
Smallwood, K.S. and E.L. Fitzhugh. 1992. The use of track counts for mountain lion population census. Pages 59-67 in C. Braun, ed. Mountain lion-Human Interaction Symposium and Workshop. Colorado Division of Wildlife, Fort Collins.
Smallwood, K.S. and E.L. Fitzhugh. 1989. Differentiating mountain lion and dog tracks. Pages 58-63 in Smith, R.H., ed. Proc. Third Mountain Lion Workshop. Arizona Game and Fish Department, Phoenix.
Fitzhugh, E.L. and K.S. Smallwood. 1989. Techniques for monitoring mountain lion population levels. Pages 69-71 in Smith, R.H., ed. Proc. Third Mountain Lion Workshop. Arizona Game and Fish Department, Phoenix.
Reports to or by Alameda County Scientific Review Committee (Note: all documents linked to SRC website have since been removed by Alameda County)
Smallwood, K. S. 2014. Data Needed in Support of Repowering in the Altamont Pass WRA. SRC document P284, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2013. Long-Term Trends in Fatality Rates of Birds and Bats in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area, California. SRC document R68, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2013. Inter-annual Fatality rates of Target Raptor Species from 1999 through 2012 in the Altamont Pass Wind Resources Area. SRC document P268, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2012. General Protocol for Performing Detection Trials in the FloDesign Study of the Safety of a Closed-bladed Wind Turbine. SRC document P246, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S., l. Neher, and J. Mount. 2012. Burrowing owl distribution and abundance study through two breeding seasons and intervening non-breeding period in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area, California. SRC document P245, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S 2012. Draft study design for testing collision risk of Flodesign wind turbine in Smallwood CV
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Smallwood, L. Neher, and J. Mount. 2012. Winter 2012 update on burrowing owl distribution and abundance study in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area, California. SRC document P232, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, S. 2012. Status of avian utilization data collected in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area, 2005-2011. SRC document P231, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S., L. Neher, and J. Mount. 2011. Monitoring Burrow Use of Wintering Burrowing Owls. SRC document P229, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S., L. Neher, and J. Mount. 2011. Nesting Burrowing Owl Distribution and Abundance in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area, California. SRC document P228, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2011. Draft Study Design for Testing Collision Risk of Flodesign Wind Turbine in Patterson Pass Wind Farm in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area (APWRA). http://www.altamontsrc.org/alt_doc/p100_src_document_list_with_reference_numbers.pdf
Smallwood, K. S. 2011. Sampling Burrowing Owls Across the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. SRC document P205, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2011. Proposal to Sample Burrowing Owls Across the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. SRC document P155, County of Alameda, Hayward, California. SRC document P198, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2010. Comments on APWRA Monitoring Program Update. SRC document P191, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2010. Inter-turbine Comparisons of Fatality Rates in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. SRC document P189, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2010. Review of the December 2010 Draft of M-21: Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area Bird Collision Study. SRC document P190, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Alameda County SRC (Shawn Smallwood, Jim Estep, Sue Orloff, Joanna Burger, and Julie Yee).
Comments on the Notice of Preparation for a Programmatic Environmental Impact Report on Revised CUPs for Wind Turbines in the Alameda County portion of the Altamont Pass. SRC document P183, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2010. Review of Monitoring Implementation Plan. SRC document P180, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Burger, J., J. Estep, S. Orloff, S. Smallwood, and J. Yee. 2010. SRC Comments on CalWEA Research Plan. SRC document P174, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
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17 Alameda County SRC (Smallwood, K. S., S. Orloff, J. Estep, J. Burger, and J. Yee). SRC Comments on Monitoring Team’s Draft Study Plan for Future Monitoring. SRC document P168, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2010. Second Review of American Kestrel-Burrowing owl (KB) Scavenger Removal Adjustments Reported in Alameda County Avian Monitoring Team’s M21 for the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. SRC document P171, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2010. Assessment of Three Proposed Adaptive Management Plans for Reducing Raptor Fatalities in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. SRC document P161, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. and J. Estep. 2010. Report of additional wind turbine hazard ratings in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area by Two Members of the Alameda County Scientific Review Committee. SRC document P153, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2010. Alternatives to Improve the Efficiency of the Monitoring Program. SRC document P158, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, S. 2010. Summary of Alameda County SRC Recommendations and Concerns and Subsequent Actions. SRC document P147, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, S. 2010. Progress of Avian Wildlife Protection Program & Schedule. SRC document P148, County of Alameda, Hayward, California. SRC document P148, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, S. 2010. Old-generation wind turbines rated for raptor collision hazard by Alameda County Scientific Review Committee in 2010, an Update on those Rated in 2007, and an Update on Tier Rankings. SRC document P155, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2010. Review of American Kestrel-Burrowing owl (KB) Scavenger Removal Adjustments Reported in Alameda County Avian Monitoring Team’s M21 for the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. SRC document P154, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2010. Fatality Rates in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area 1998-2009.
Alameda County SRC document P-145.
Smallwood, K. S. 2010. Comments on Revised M-21: Report on Fatality Monitoring in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. SRC document P144, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2009. SRC document P129, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2009. Smallwood’s review of M32. SRC document P111, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
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18 Smallwood, K. S. 2009. 3rd Year Review of 16 Conditional Use Permits for Windworks, Inc. and Altamont Infrastructure Company, LLC. Comment letter to East County Board of Zoning Adjustments. 10 pp + 2 attachments.
Smallwood, K. S. 2008. Weighing Remaining Workload of Alameda County SRC against Proposed Budget Cap. Alameda County SRC document not assigned. 3 pp.
Alameda County SRC (Smallwood, K. S., S. Orloff, J. Estep, J. Burger, and J. Yee). 2008. SRC comments on August 2008 Fatality Monitoring Report, M21. SRC document P107, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2008. Burrowing owl carcass distribution around wind turbines. SRC document P106, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2008. Assessment of relocation/removal of Altamont Pass wind turbines rated as hazardous by the Alameda County SRC. SRC document P103, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. and L. Neher. 2008. Summary of wind turbine-free ridgelines within and around the APWRA. SRC document P102, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. and B. Karas. 2008. Comparison of mortality estimates in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area when restricted to recent fatalities. SRC document P101, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2008. On the misapplication of mortality adjustment terms to fatalities missed during one search and found later. SRC document P97, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2008. Relative abundance of raptors outside the APWRA. SRC document P88, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2008. Comparison of mortality estimates in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. SRC document P76, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Alameda County SRC (Smallwood, K. S., S. Orloff, J. Estep, J. Burger, and J. Yee). 2010.
Guidelines for siting wind turbines recommended for relocation to minimize potential collision- related mortality of four focal raptor species in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. SRC document P70, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Alameda County SRC (J. Burger, Smallwood, K. S., S. Orloff, J. Estep, and J. Yee). 2007. First DRAFT of Hazardous Rating Scale First DRAFT of Hazardous Rating Scale. SRC document P69, County of Alameda, Hayward, California.
Alameda County SRC (Smallwood, K. S., S. Orloff, J. Estep, J. Burger, and J. Yee). December 11, 2007. SRC selection of dangerous wind turbines. Alameda County SRC document P-67. 8 pp.
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19 Smallwood, S. October 6, 2007. Smallwood’s answers to Audubon’s queries about the SRC’s recommended four-month winter shutdown of wind turbines in the Altamont Pass. Alameda County SRC document P-23.
Smallwood, K. S. October 1, 2007. Dissenting opinion on recommendation to approve of the AWI Blade Painting Study. Alameda County SRC document P-60.
Smallwood, K. S. July 26, 2007. Effects of monitoring duration and inter-annual variability on precision of wind-turbine caused mortality estimates in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area, California. SRC Document P44.
Smallwood, K. S. July 26, 2007. Memo: Opinion of some SRC members that the period over which post-management mortality will be estimated remains undefined. SRC Document P43.
Smallwood, K. S. July 19, 2007. Smallwood’s response to P24G. SRC Document P41, 4 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. April 23, 2007. New Information Regarding Alameda County SRC Decision of 11 April 2007 to Grant FPLE Credits for Removing and Relocating Wind Turbines in 2004.
SRC Document P26.
Alameda County SRC (Smallwood, K. S., S. Orloff, J. Estep, and J. Burger [J. Yee abstained]).
April 17, 2007. SRC Statement in Support of the Monitoring Program Scope and Budget.
Smallwood, K. S. April 15, 2007. Verification of Tier 1 & 2 Wind Turbine Shutdowns and Relocations. SRC Document P22.
Smallwood, S. April 15, 2007. Progress of Avian Wildlife Protection Program & Schedule.
Alameda County SRC (Smallwood, K. S., S. Orloff, J. Estep, J. Burger, and J. Yee). April 3, 2007.
Alameda County Scientific Review Committee replies to the parties’ responses to its queries and to comments from the California Office of the Attorney General. SRC Document S20.
Smallwood, S. March 19, 2007. Estimated Effects of Full Winter Shutdown and Removal of Tier I & II Turbines. SRC Document S19.
Smallwood, S. March 8, 2007. Smallwood’s Replies to the Parties’ Responses to Queries from the SRC and Comments from the California Office of the Attorney General. SRC Document S16.
Smallwood, S. March 8, 2007. Estimated Effects of Proposed Measures to be Applied to 2,500 Wind Turbines in the APWRA Fatality Monitoring Plan. SRC Document S15.
Alameda County SRC (Smallwood, K. S., S. Orloff, J. Estep, J. Burger, and J. Yee). February 7, 2007. Analysis of Monitoring Program in Context of 1/1//2007 Settlement Agreement.
Smallwood, S. January 8, 2007. Smallwood’s Concerns over the Agreement to Settle the CEQA Challenges. SRC Document S5.
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20 Alameda County SRC (Smallwood, K. S., S. Orloff, J. Estep, J. Burger, and J. Yee). December 19, 2006. Altamont Scientific Review Committee (SRC) Recommendations to the County on the Avian Monitoring Team Consultants’ Budget and Organization.
Reports to Clients
Smallwood, K. S. 2020. Comparison of bird and bat fatality rates among utility-scale solar projects in California. Report to undisclosed client.
Smallwood, K. S., D. Bell, and S. Standish. 2018. Skilled dog detections of bat and small bird carcasses in wind turbine fatality monitoring. Report to East Bay Regional Park District, Oakland, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2018. Adde ndum to Comparis on of Wind Turbine Collisi on Hazard Model Performance: One- year Po st-construction As sessment of Golden Eagle Fatalities at Golden Hills. Report to Audubon Society, NextEra Energy, and the California Attorney General.
Smallwood, K. S., and L. Neher. 2018. Siting wind turbines t o minimize raptor collisions at Rooney Ranch and Sand Hill Repowering Project, Altamont Pass Wind Resourc e Area. Report to S-Power, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Smallwood, K. S. 2017. Summary of a burrowing owl conservation workshop. Report to Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency, Morgan Hill, California.
Smallwood, K. S., and L. Neher. 2018. Comparison of wind turbine collision hazard model performance prepared for repowering projects in the Altamont Pass Wind Resources Area.
Report to NextEra Energy Resources, Inc., Office of the California Attorney General, Audubon Society, East Bay Regional Park District.
Smallwood, K. S., and L. Neher. 2016. Siting wind turbines to minimize raptor collisions at Summit Winds Repowering Project, Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. Report to Salka, Inc., Washington, D.C.
Smallwood, K. S., L. Neher, and D. A. Bell. 2017. Mitigating golden eagle impacts from repowering Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area and expanding Los Vaqueros Reservoir.
Report to East Contra Costa County Habitat Conservation Plan Conservancy and Contra Costa Water District.
Smallwood, K. S. 2016. Review of avian-solar science plan. Report to Center for Biological Diversity. 28 pp
Smallwood, K. S. 2016. Report of Altamont Pass research as Vasco Winds mitigation. Report to NextEra Energy Resources, Inc., Office of the California Attorney General, Audubon Society, East Bay Regional Park District.
Smallwood, K. S., and L. Neher. 2016. Siting Wind Turbines to Minimize Raptor collisions at Sand Hill Repowering Project, Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. Report to Ogin, Inc., Waltham, Massachusetts.
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21 Smallwood, K. S., and L. Neher. 2015a. Siting wind turbines to minimize raptor collisions at Golden Hills Repowering Project, Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. Report to NextEra Energy Resources, Livermore, California.
Smallwood, K. S., and L. Neher. 2015b. Siting wind turbines to minimize raptor collisions at Golden Hills North Repowering Project, Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. Report to NextEra Energy Resources, Livermore, California.
Smallwood, K. S., and L. Neher. 2015c. Siting wind turbines to minimize raptor collisions at the Patterson Pass Repowering Project, Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. Report to EDF Renewable Energy, Oakland, California.
Smallwood, K. S., and L. Neher. 2014. Early assessment of wind turbine layout in Summit Wind Project. Report to Altamont Winds LLC, Tracy, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2015. Review of avian use survey report for the Longboat Solar Project. Report to EDF Renewable Energy, Oakland, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2014. Information needed for solar project impacts assessment and mitigation planning. Report to Panorama Environmental, Inc., San Francisco, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2014. Monitoring fossorial mammals in Vasco Caves Regional Preserve, California: Report of Progress for the period 2006-2014. Report to East Bay Regional Park District, Oakland, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2013. First-year estimates of bird and bat fatality rates at old wind turbines, Forebay areas of Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. Report to FloDesign in support of EIR.
Smallwood, K. S. and W. Pearson. 2013. Neotropical bird monitoring of burrowing owls (Athene cunicularia), Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. Tierra Data, Inc. report to Naval Air Station Lemoore.
Smallwood, K. S. 2013. Winter surveys for San Joaquin kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides) and burrowing owls (Athene cunicularia) within Air Operations at Naval Air Station, Lemoore.
Report to Tierra Data, Inc. and Naval Air Station Lemoore.
Smallwood, K. S. and M. L. Morrison. 2013. San Joaquin kangaroo rat (Dipodomys n. nitratoides) conservation research in Resource Management Area 5, Lemoore Naval Air Station: 2012 Progress Report (Inclusive of work during 2000-2012). Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, Desert Integrated Products Team, San Diego, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2012. Fatality rate estimates at the Vantage Wind Energy Project, year one.
Report to Ventus Environmental, Portland, Oregon.
Smallwood, K. S. and L. Neher. 2012. Siting wind turbines to minimize raptor collisions at North Sky River. Report to NextEra Energy Resources, LLC.
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22 Smallwood, K. S. 2011. Monitoring Fossorial Mammals in Vasco Caves Regional Preserve, California: Report of Progress for the Period 2006-2011. Report to East Bay Regional Park District.
Smallwood, K. S. and M. L. Morrison. 2011. San Joaquin kangaroo rat (Dipodomys n. nitratoides) Conservation Research in Resource Management Area 5, Lemoore Naval Air Station: 2011 Progress Report (Inclusive of work during 2000-2011). Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, Desert Integrated Products Team, San Diego, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2011. Draft study design for testing collision risk of FloDesign Wind Turbine in Patterson Pass, Santa Clara, and Former AES Seawest Wind Projects in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area (APWRA). Report to FloDesign, Inc.
Smallwood, K. S. 2011. Comments on Marbled Murrelet collision model for the Radar Ridge Wind Resource Area. Report to EcoStat, Inc., and ultimately to US Fish and Wildlife Service.
Smallwood, K. S. 2011. Avian fatality rates at Buena Vista Wind Energy Project, 2008-2011.
Report to Pattern Energy.
Smallwood, K. S. and L. Neher. 2011. Siting repowered wind turbines to minimize raptor collisions at Tres Vaqueros, Contra Costa County, California. Report to Pattern Energy.
Smallwood, K. S. and M. L. Morrison. 2011. San Joaquin kangaroo rat (Dipodomys n. nitratoides) Conservation Research in Resource Management Area 5, Lemoore Naval Air Station: 2010 Progress Report (Inclusive of work during 2000-2010). Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, Desert Integrated Products Team, San Diego, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2010. Wind Energy Development and avian issues in the Altamont Pass, California. Report to Black & Veatch.
Smallwood, K. S. and L. Neher. 2010. Siting repowered wind turbines to minimize raptor collisions at the Tres Vaqueros Wind Project, Contra Costa County, California. Report to the East Bay Regional Park District, Oakland, California.
Smallwood, K. S. and L. Neher. 2010. Siting repowered wind turbines to minimize raptor collisions at Vasco Winds. Report to NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, Livermore, California.
Smallwood, K. S. 2010. Baseline avian and bat fatality rates at the Tres Vaqueros Wind Project, Contra Costa County, California. Report to the East Bay Regional Park District, Oakland, California.
Smallwood, K. S. and M. L. Morrison. 2010. San Joaquin kangaroo rat (Dipodomys n. nitratoides) Conservation Research in Resource Management Area 5, Lemoore Naval Air Station: 2009 Progress Report (Inclusive of work during 2000-2009). Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, Desert Integrated Products Team, San Diego, California. 86 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. 2009. Mammal surveys at naval outlying landing field Imperial Beach, California, August 2009. Report to Tierra Data, Inc. 5 pp Smallwood CV
23 Smallwood, K. S. 2009. Mammals and other Wildlife Observed at Proposed Site of Amargosa Solar Power Project, Spring 2009. Report to Tierra Data, Inc. 13 pp
Smallwood, K. S. 2009. Avian Fatality Rates at Buena Vista Wind Energy Project, 2008-2009.
Report to members of the Contra Costa County Technical Advisory Committee on the Buena Vista Wind Energy Project. 8 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. 2009. Repowering the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area more than Doubles Energy Generation While Substantially Reducing Bird Fatalities. Report prepared on behalf of Californians for Renewable Energy. 2 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. and M. L. Morrison. 2009. Surveys to Detect Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse and California Black Rail at Installation Restoration Site 30, Military Ocean Terminal Concord, California: March-April 2009. Report to Insight Environmental, Engineering, and Construction, Inc., Sacramento, California. 6 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. 2008. Avian and Bat Mortality at the Big Horn Wind Energy Project, Klickitat County, Washington. Unpublished report to Friends of Skamania County. 7 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. 2009. Monitoring Fossorial Mammals in Vasco Caves Regional Preserve, California: report of progress for the period 2006-2008. Unpublished report to East Bay Regional Park District. 5 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. and M. L. Morrison. 2008. San Joaquin kangaroo rat (Dipodomys n. nitratoides) Conservation Research in Resource Management Area 5, Lemoore Naval Air Station: 2008 Progress Report (Inclusive of work during 2000-2008). Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, Desert Integrated Products Team, San Diego, California. 84 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. and M. L. Morrison. 2008. Habitat Assessment for California Red-Legged Frog at Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, Detachment Concord, California. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, Desert Integrated Products Team, San Diego, California. 48 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. and B. Nakamoto. 2008. Impact of 2005 and 2006 West Nile Virus on Yellow- billed Magpie and American Crow in the Sacramento Valley, California. 22 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. and M. L. Morrison. 2008. Former Naval Security Group Activity (NSGA), Skaggs Island, Waste and Contaminated Soil Removal Project (IR Site #2), San Pablo Bay, Sonoma County, California: Re-Vegetation Monitoring. Report to U.S. Navy, Letter Agreement – N68711-04LT-A0045. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, Desert Integrated Products Team, San Diego, California. 10 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. and M. L. Morrison. 2008. Burrowing owls at Dixon Naval Radio Transmitter Facility. Report to U.S. Navy. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, Desert Integrated Products Team, San Diego, California. 28 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. and M. L. Morrison. 2008. San Joaquin kangaroo rat (Dipodomys n. nitratoides) Smallwood CV
24 Conservation Research in Resource Management Area 5, Lemoore Naval Air Station: 2007 Progress Report (Inclusive of work during 2001-2007). Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, Desert Integrated Products Team, San Diego, California. 69 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. and M. L. Morrison. 2007. A Monitoring Effort to Detect the Presence of the Federally Listed Species California Clapper Rail and Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse, and Wetland Habitat Assessment at the Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, Detachment Concord, California. Installation Restoration (IR) Site 30, Final Report to U.S. Navy, Letter Agreement – N68711-05LT-A0001. U.S. Navy Integrated Product Team (IPT), West, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, San Diego, California. 8 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. and M. L. Morrison. 2007. San Joaquin kangaroo rat (Dipodomys n. nitratoides) Conservation Research in Resource Management Area 5, Lemoore Naval Air Station: 2006 Progress Report (Inclusive of work during 2001-2006). U.S. Navy Integrated Product Team (IPT), West, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Southwest, Daly City, California. 165 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. and C. Thelander. 2006. Response to third review of Smallwood and Thelander (2004). Report to California Institute for Energy and Environment, University of California, Oakland, CA. 139 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. 2006. Biological effects of repowering a portion of the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area, California: The Diablo Winds Energy Project. Report to Altamont Working Group. Available from Shawn Smallwood, [email protected]
. 34 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. 2006. Impact of 2005 West Nile Virus on yellow-billed magpie and american crow in the Sacramento Valley, California. Report to Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District, Elk Grove, CA. 38 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. and M. L. Morrison. 2006. San Joaquin kangaroo rat (Dipodomys n. nitratoides) Conservation Research in Resource Management Area 5, Lemoore Naval Air Station: 2005 Progress Report (Inclusive of work during 2001-2005). U.S. Navy Integrated Product Team (IPT), West, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, South West, Daly City, California. 160 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. and M. L. Morrison. 2006. A monitoring effort to detect the presence of the federally listed species California tiger salamander and California red-legged frog at the Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, Detachment Concord, California. Letter agreements N68711- 04LT-A0042 and N68711-04LT-A0044, U.S. Navy Integrated Product Team (IPT), West, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, South West, Daly City, California. 60 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. and M. L. Morrison. 2006. A monitoring effort to detect the presence of the federally listed species California Clapper Rail and Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse, and wetland habitat assessment at the Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, Detachment Concord, California.
Sampling for rails, Spring 2006, Installation Restoration (IR) Site 1. Letter Agreement – N68711-05lt-A0001, U.S. Navy Integrated Product Team (IPT), West, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, South West, Daly City, California. 9 pp.
Morrison, M. L. and K. S. Smallwood. 2006. Final Report: Station-wide Wildlife Survey, Naval Air Station, Lemoore. Department of the Navy Integrated Product Team (IPT) West, Naval Smallwood CV
25 Facilities Engineering Command Southwest, 2001 Junipero Serra Blvd., Suite 600, Daly City, CA 94014-1976. 20 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. and M. L. Morrison. 2006. Former Naval Security Group Activity (NSGA), Skaggs Island, Waste and Contaminated Soil Removal Project, San Pablo Bay, Sonoma County, California: Re-vegetation Monitoring. Department of the Navy Integrated Product Team (IPT) West, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest, 2001 Junipero Serra Blvd., Suite 600, Daly City, CA 94014-1976. 8 pp.
Dorin, Melinda, Linda Spiegel and K. Shawn Smallwood. 2005. Response to public comments on the staff report entitled Assessment of Avian Mortality from Collisions and Electrocutions (CEC-700-2005-015) (Avian White Paper) written in support of the 2005 Environmental Performance Report and the 2005 Integrated Energy Policy Report. California Energy Commission, Sacramento. 205 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. 2005. Estimating combined effects of selective turbine removal and winter-time shutdown of half the wind turbines. Unpublished CEC staff report, June 23. 1 p.
Erickson, W. and S. Smallwood. 2005. Avian and Bat Monitoring Plan for the Buena Vista Wind Energy Project Contra Costa County, California. Unpubl. report to Contra Costa County, Antioch, California. 22 pp.
Lamphier-Gregory, West Inc., Shawn Smallwood, Jones & Stokes Associates, Illingworth & Rodkin Inc. and Environmental Vision. 2005. Environmental Impact Report for the Buena Vista Wind Energy Project, LP# 022005. County of Contra Costa Community Development Department, Martinez, California.
Morrison, M. L. and K. S. Smallwood. 2005. A monitoring effort to detect the presence of the federally listed species California clapper rail and salt marsh harvest mouse, and wetland habitat assessment at the Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, Detachment Concord, California.
Targeted Sampling for Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse, Fall 2005 Installation Restoration (IR) Site
30. Letter Agreement – N68711-05lt-A0001, U.S. Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest, Daly City, California. 6 pp.
Morrison, M. L. and K. S. Smallwood. 2005. A monitoring effort to detect the presence of the federally listed species California clapper rail and salt marsh harvest mouse, and wetland habitat assessment at the Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, Detachment Concord, California. Letter Agreement – N68711-05lt-A0001, U.S. Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest, Daly City, California. 5 pp.
Morrison, M. L. and K. S. Smallwood. 2005. Skaggs Island waste and contaminated soil removal projects, San Pablo Bay, Sonoma County, California. Report to the U.S. Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest, Daly City, California. 6 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. and M. L. Morrison. 2004. 2004 Progress Report: San Joaquin kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides) Conservation Research in Resources Management Area 5, Lemoore Naval Air Station. Progress report to U.S. Department of the Navy, Lemoore, California. 134 pp.
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26 Smallwood, K. S. and L. Spiegel. 2005a. Assessment to support an adaptive management plan for the APWRA. Unpublished CEC staff report, January 19. 19 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. and L. Spiegel. 2005b. Partial re-assessment of an adaptive management plan for the APWRA. Unpublished CEC staff report, March 25. 48 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. and L. Spiegel. 2005c. Combining biology-based and policy-based tiers of priority for determining wind turbine relocation/shutdown to reduce bird fatalities in the APWRA. Unpublished CEC staff report, June 1. 9 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. 2004. Alternative plan to implement mitigation measures in APWRA.
Unpublished CEC staff report, January 19. 8 pp.
Smallwood, K. S., and L. Neher. 2005. Repowering the APWRA: Forecasting and minimizing avian mortality without significant loss of power generation. California Energy Commission, PIER Energy-Related Environmental Research. CEC-500-2005-005. 21 pp. [Reprinted (in Japanese) in Yukihiro Kominami, Tatsuya Ura, Koshitawa, and Tsuchiya, Editors, Wildlife and Wind Turbine Report 5. Wild Bird Society of Japan, Tokyo.]
Morrison, M. L., and K. S. Smallwood. 2004. Kangaroo rat survey at RMA4, NAS Lemoore.
Report to U.S. Navy. 4 pp.
Morrison, M. L., and K. S. Smallwood. 2004. A monitoring effort to detect the presence of the federally listed species California clapper rails and wetland habitat assessment at Pier 4 of the Naval Weapons Station, Seal Beach, Detachment Concord, California. Letter Agreement N68711-04LT-A0002. 8 pp. + 2 pp. of photo plates.
Smallwood, K. S. and M. L. Morrison. 2003. 2003 Progress Report: San Joaquin kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides) Conservation Research at Resources Management Area 5, Lemoore Naval Air Station. Progress report to U.S. Department of the Navy, Lemoore, California. 56 pp. + 58 figures.
Smallwood, K. S. 2003. Comparison of Biological Impacts of the No Project and Partial Underground Alternatives presented in the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Jefferson- Martin 230 kV Transmission Line. Report to California Public Utilities Commission. 20 pp.
Morrison, M. L., and K. S. Smallwood. 2003. Kangaroo rat survey at RMA4, NAS Lemoore.
Report to U.S. Navy. 6 pp. + 7 photos + 1 map.
Smallwood, K. S. 2003. Assessment of the Environmental Review Documents Prepared for the Tesla Power Project. Report to the California Energy Commission on behalf of Californians for Renewable Energy. 32 pp.
Smallwood, K. S., and M. L. Morrison. 2003. 2002 Progress Report: San Joaquin kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides) Conservation Research at Resources Management Area 5, Lemoore Naval Air Station. Progress report to U.S. Department of the Navy, Lemoore, California. 45 pp. + 36 figures.
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27 Smallwood, K. S., Michael L. Morrison and Carl G. Thelander 2002. Study plan to test the effectiveness of aerial markers at reducing avian mortality due to collisions with transmission lines: A report to Pacific Gas & Electric Company. 10 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. 2002. Assessment of the Environmental Review Documents Prepared for the East Altamont Energy Center. Report to the California Energy Commission on behalf of Californians for Renewable Energy. 26 pp.
Thelander, Carl G., K. Shawn Smallwood, and Christopher Costello. 2002 Rating Distribution Poles for Threat of Raptor Electrocution and Priority Retrofit: Developing a Predictive Model.
Report to Southern California Edison Company. 30 pp.
Smallwood, K. S., M. Robison, and C. Thelander. 2002. Draft Natural Environment Study, Prunedale Highway 101 Project. California Department of Transportation, San Luis Obispo, California. 120 pp.
Smallwood, K.S. 2001. Assessment of ecological integrity and restoration potential of Beeman/Pelican Farm. Draft Report to Howard Beeman, Woodland, California. 14 pp.
Smallwood, K. S., and M. L. Morrison. 2002. Fresno kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides) Conservation Research at Resources Management Area 5, Lemoore Naval Air Station. Progress report to U.S. Department of the Navy, Lemoore, California. 29 pp. + 19 figures.
Smallwood, K.S. 2001. Rocky Flats visit, April 4
th through 6th, 2001. Report to Berger &
Montaque, P.C. 16 pp. with 61 color plates.
Smallwood, K.S. 2001. Affidavit of K. Shawn Smallwood, Ph.D. in the matter of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s rejection of Seatuck Environmental Association’s proposal to operate an education center on Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge. Submitted to Seatuck Environmental Association in two parts, totaling 7 pp.
Magney, D., and K.S. Smallwood. 2001. Maranatha High School CEQA critique. Comment letter submitted to Tamara & Efren Compeán, 16 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. and D. Mangey. 2001. Comments on the Newhall Ranch November 2000 Administrative Draft EIR. Prepared for Ventura County Counsel regarding the Newhall Ranch Specific Plan EIR. 68 pp.
Magney, D. and K. S. Smallwood. 2000. Newhall Ranch Notice of Preparation Submittal.
Prepared for Ventura County Counsel regarding our recommended scope of work for the Newhall Ranch Specific Plan EIR. 17 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. 2000. Comments on the Preliminary Staff Assessment of the Contra Costa Power Plant Unit 8 Project. Submitted to California Energy Commission on November 30 on behalf of Californians for Renewable Energy (CaRE). 4 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. 2000. Comments on the California Energy Commission’s Final Staff Assessment Smallwood CV
28 of the MEC. Submitted to California Energy Commission on October 29 on behalf of Californians for Renewable Energy (CaRE). 8 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. 2000. Comments on the Biological Resources Mitigation Implementation and Monitoring Plan (BRMIMP). Submitted to California Energy Commission on October 29 on behalf of Californians for Renewable Energy (CaRE). 9 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. 2000. Comments on the Preliminary Staff Assessment of the Metcalf Energy Center. Submitted to California Energy Commission on behalf of Californians for Renewable Energy (CaRE). 11 pp.
Smallwood, K. S. 2000. Preliminary report of reconnaissance surveys near the TRW plant south of Phoenix, Arizona, March 27-29. Report prepared for Hagens, Berman & Mitchell, Attorneys at Law, Phoenix, AZ. 6 pp.
Morrison, M. L., K. S. Smallwood, and M. Robison. 2001. Draft Natural Environment Study for Highway 46 compliance with CEQA/NEPA. Report to the California Department of Transportation. 75 pp.
Morrison, M.L., and K.S. Smallwood. 1999. NTI plan evaluation and comments. Exhibit C in W.D. Carrier, M.L. Morrison, K.S. Smallwood, and Vail Engineering. Recommendations for NBHCP land acquisition and enhancement strategies. Northern Territories, Inc., Sacramento.
Smallwood, K. S. 1999. Estimation of impacts due to dredging of a shipping channel through Humboldt Bay, California. Court Declaration prepared on behalf of EPIC.
Smallwood, K. S. 1998. 1998 California mountain lion track count. Report to the Defenders of Wildlife, Washington, D.C. 5 pages.
Smallwood, K.S. 1998. Draft report of a visit to a paint sludge dump site near Ridgewood, New Jersey, February 26th, 1998. Unpublished report to Consulting in the Public Interest.
Smallwood, K.S. 1997. Science missing in the “no surprises” policy. Commissioned by National Endangered Species Network and Spirit of the Sage Council, Pasadena, California.
Smallwood, K.S. and M.L. Morrison. 1997. Alternate mitigation strategy for incidental take of giant garter snake and Swainson’s hawk as part of the Natomas Basin Habitat Conservation Plan. Pages 6-9 and iii illustrations in W.D. Carrier, K.S. Smallwood and M.L. Morrison, Natomas Basin Habitat Conservation Plan: Narrow channel marsh alternative wetland mitigation. Northern Territories, Inc., Sacramento.
Smallwood, K.S. 1996. Assessment of the BIOPORT model's parameter values for pocket gopher burrowing characteristics. Report to Berger & Montague, P.C. and Roy S. Haber, P.C., Philadelphia. (peer reviewed).
Smallwood, K.S. 1997. Assessment of plutonium releases from Hanford buried waste sites. Report Number 9, Consulting in the Public Interest, 53 Clinton Street, Lambertville, New Jersey, 08530.
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29 Smallwood, K.S. 1996. Soil Bioturbation and Wind Affect Fate of Hazardous Materials that were Released at the Rocky Flats Plant, Colorado. Report to Berger & Montague, P.C., Philadelphia.
Smallwood, K.S. 1996. Second assessment of the BIOPORT model's parameter values for pocket gopher burrowing characteristics and other relevant wildlife observations. Report to Berger & Montague, P.C. and Roy S. Haber, P.C., Philadelphia.
Smallwood, K.S., and R. Leidy. 1996. Wildlife and their management under the Martell SYP.
Report to Georgia Pacific, Corporation, Martel, CA. 30 pp.
EIP Associates. 1995. Yolo County Habitat Conservation Plan Biological Resources Report. Yolo County Planning and Development Department, Woodland, California.
Smallwood, K.S. and S. Geng. 1995. Analysis of the 1987 California Farm Cost Survey and recommendations for future survey. Program on Workable Energy Regulation, University-wide Energy Research Group, University of California.
Smallwood, K.S., S. Geng, and W. Idzerda. 1992. Final report to PG&E: Analysis of the 1987 California Farm Cost Survey and recommendations for future survey. Pacific Gas & Electric Company, San Ramon, California. 24 pp.
Fitzhugh, E.L. and K.S. Smallwood. 1987. Methods Manual – A statewide mountain lion population index technique. California Department of Fish and Game, Sacramento.
Salmon, T.P. and K.S. Smallwood. 1989. Final Report – Evaluating exotic vertebrates as pests to California agriculture. California Department of Food and Agriculture, Sacramento.
Smallwood, K.S. and W. A. Erickson (written under supervision of W.E. Howard, R.E. Marsh, and R.J. Laacke). 1990. Environmental exposure and fate of multi-kill strychnine gopher baits.
Final Report to USDA Forest Service –NAPIAP, Cooperative Agreement PSW-89-0010CA.
Fitzhugh, E.L., K.S. Smallwood, and R. Gross. 1985. Mountain lion track count, Marin County, 1985. Report on file at Wildlife Extension, University of California, Davis.
Comments on Environmental Documents (Year; pages)
I was retained or commissioned to comment on environmental planning and review documents, including:
Replies on UCSF Comprehensive Parnassus Heights Plan EIR (2021; 13); 14 Charles Hill Circle Design Review (2021; 11);
SDG Commerce 217 Warehouse IS, American Canyon (2021; 26); Mulqueeney Ranch Wind Repowering Project DSEIR (2021; 98); Clawiter Road Industrial Project IS/MND, Hayward (2021; 18); Garnet Energy Center Stipulations, New York (2020);
Heritage Wind Energy Project, New York (2020: 71);
Ameresco Keller Canyon RNG Project IS/MND, Martinez (2020; 11); Smallwood CV
30 Cambria Hotel Project Staff Report, Dublin (2020; 19); Central Pointe Mixed-Use Staff Report, Santa Ana (2020; 20); Oak Valley Town Center EIR Addendum, Calimesa (2020; 23); Coachillin Specific Plan MND Amendment, Desert Hot Springs (2020; 26); Stockton Avenue Hotel and Condominiums Project Tiering to EIR, San Jose (2020; 19); Cityline Sub-block 3 South Staff Report, Sunyvale (2020; 22); Station East Residential/Mixed Use EIR, Union City (2020; 21); Multi-Sport Complex & Southeast Industrial Annexation Suppl. EIR, Elk Grove (2020; 24); Sun Lakes Village North EIR Amendment 5, Banning, Riverside County (2020; 27); 2nd comments on 1296 Lawrence Station Road, Sunnyvale (2020; 4); 1296 Lawrence Station Road, Sunnyvale (2020; 16);
Mesa Wind Project EA, Desert Hot Springs (2020; 31);
11th Street Development Project IS/MND, City of Upland (2020; 17); Vista Mar Project IS/MND, Pacifica (2020; 17);
Emerson Creek Wind Project Application, Ohio (2020; 64); Replies on Wister Solar Energy Facility EIR, Imperial County (2020; 12); Wister Solar Energy Facility EIR, Imperial County (2020; 28); Crimson Solar EIS/EIR, Mojave Desert (2020, 35) not submitted; Sakioka Farms EIR tiering, Oxnard (2020; 14);
3440 Wilshire Project IS/MND, Los Angeles (2020; 19); Replies on 2400 Barranca Office Development Project EIR, Irvine (2020; 8); 2400 Barranca Office Development Project EIR, Irvine (2020; 25); Replies on Heber 2 Geothermal Repower Project IS/MND, El Centro (2020; 4); 2nd comments on Heber 2 Geothermal Repower Project IS/MND, El Centro (2020; 8); Heber 2 Geothermal Repower Project IS/MND, El Centro (2020; 3); Lots 4-12 Oddstad Way Project IS/MND, Pacifica (2020; 16); Declaration on DDG Visalia Warehouse project (2020; 5); Terraces of Lafayette EIR Addendum (2020; 24);
AMG Industrial Annex IS/MND, Los Banos (2020; 15);
Replies to responses on Casmalia and Linden Warehouse (2020; 15); Clover Project MND, Petaluma (2020; 27);
Ruby Street Apartments Project Env. Checklist, Hayward (2020; 20); Replies to responses on 3721 Mt. Diablo Boulevard Staff Report (2020; 5); 3721 Mt. Diablo Boulevard Staff Report (2020; 9);
Steeno Warehouse IS/MND, Hesperia (2020; 19);
UCSF Comprehensive Parnassus Heights Plan EIR (2020; 24); North Pointe Business Center MND, Fresno (2020; 14);
Casmalia and Linden Warehouse IS, Fontana (2020; 15); Rubidoux Commerce Center Project IS/MND, Jurupa Valley (2020; 27); Haun and Holland Mixed Use Center MND, Menifee (2020; 23); First Industrial Logistics Center II, Moreno Valley IS/MND (2020; 23); GLP Store Warehouse Project Staff Report (2020; 15);
Replies on Beale WAPA Interconnection Project EA & CEQA checklist (2020; 29); 2nd comments on Beale WAPA Interconnection Project EA & CEQA checklist (2020; 34); Smallwood CV
31 Beale WAPA Interconnection Project EA & CEQA checklist (2020; 30); Levine-Fricke Softball Field Improvement Addendum, UC Berkeley (2020; 16); Greenlaw Partners Warehouse and Distribution Center Staff Report, Palmdale (2020; 14); Humboldt Wind Energy Project DEIR (2019; 25);
Sand Hill Supplemental EIR, Altamont Pass (2019; 17); 1700 Dell Avenue Office Project, Campbell (2019, 28); 1180 Main Street Office Project MND, Redwood City (2019; 19:
Summit Ridge Wind Farm Request for Amendment 4, Oregon (2019; 46); Shafter Warehouse Staff Report (2019; 4);
Park & Broadway Design Review, San Diego (2019; 19);
Pinnacle Pacific Heights Design Review, San Diego (2019; 19); Pinnacle Park & C Design Review, San Diego (2019; 19); Preserve at Torrey Highlands EIR, San Diego (2019; 24); Santana West Project EIR Addendum, San Jose (2019; 18); The Ranch at Eastvale EIR Addendum, Riverside County (2020; 19); Hageman Warehouse IS/MND, Bakersfield (2019; 13);
Oakley Logistics Center EIR, Antioch (2019; 22);
27 South First Street IS, San Jose (2019; 23);
2nd replies on Times Mirror Square Project EIR, Los Angeles (2020; 11); Replies on Times Mirror Square Project EIR, Los Angeles (2020; 13); Times Mirror Square Project EIR, Los Angeles (2019; 18); East Monte Vista & Aviator General Plan Amend EIR Addendum, Vacaville (2019; 22); Hillcrest LRDP EIR, La Jolla (2019; 36);
555 Portola Road CUP, Portola Valley (2019; 11);
Johnson Drive Economic Development Zone SEIR, Pleasanton (2019; 27); 1750 Broadway Project CEQA Exemption, Oakland (2019; 19); Mor Furniture Project MND, Murietta Hot Springs (2019; 27); Harbor View Project EIR, Redwood City (2019; 26);
Visalia Logistics Center (2019; 13);
Cordelia Industrial Buildings MND (2019; 14);
Scheu Distribution Center IS/ND, Rancho Cucamonga (2019; 13); Mills Park Center Staff Report, San Bruno (2019; 22); Site visit to Desert Highway Farms IS/MND, Imperial County (2019; 9); Desert Highway Farms IS/MND, Imperial County (2019; 12); ExxonMobil Interim Trucking for Santa Ynez Unit Restart SEIR, Santa Barbara (2019; 9); Olympic Holdings Inland Center Warehouse Project MND, Rancho Cucamonga (2019; 14); Replies to responses on Lawrence Equipment Industrial Warehouse, Banning (2019; 19); PARS Global Storage MND, Murietta (2019; 13);
Slover Warehouse EIR Addendum, Fontana (2019; 16);
Seefried Warehouse Project IS/MND, Lathrop (2019; 19) World Logistics Center Site Visit, Moreno Valley (2019; 19); Merced Landfill Gas-To-Energy Project IS/MND (2019; 12); West Village Expansion FEIR, UC Davis (2019; 11);
Site visit, Doheny Ocean Desalination EIR, Dana Point (2019; 11); Smallwood CV
32 Replies to responses on Avalon West Valley Expansion EIR, San Jose (2019; 10); Avalon West Valley Expansion EIR, San Jose (2019; 22); Sunroad – Otay 50 EIR Addendum, San Diego (2019; 26); Del Rey Pointe Residential Project IS/MND, Los Angeles (2019; 34); 1 AMD Redevelopment EIR, Sunnyvale (2019; 22);
Lawrence Equipment Industrial Warehouse IS/MND, Banning (2019; 14); SDG Commerce 330 Warehouse IS, American Canyon (2019; 21); PAMA Business Center IS/MND, Moreno Valley (2019; 23); Cupertino Village Hotel IS (2019; 24);
Lake House IS/ND, Lodi (2019; 33);
Campo Wind Project DEIS, San Diego County (DEIS, (2019; 14); Stirling Warehouse MND site visit, Victorville (2019; 7); Green Valley II Mixed-Use Project EIR, Fairfield (2019; 36); We Be Jammin rezone MND, Fresno (2019; 14);
Gray Whale Cove Pedestrian Crossing IS/ND, Pacifica (2019; 7); Visalia Logistics Center & DDG 697V Staff Report (2019; 9); Mather South Community Masterplan Project EIR (2019; 35); Del Hombre Apartments EIR, Walnut Creek (2019; 23);
Otay Ranch Planning Area 12 EIR Addendum, Chula Vista (2019; 21); The Retreat at Sacramento IS/MND (2019; 26);
Site visit to Sunroad – Centrum 6 EIR Addendum, San Diego (2019; 9); Sunroad – Centrum 6 EIR Addendum, San Diego (2018; 22); North First and Brokaw Corporate Campus Buildings EIR Addendum, San Jose (2018; 30); South Lake Solar IS, Fresno County (2018; 18);
Galloo Island Wind Project Application, New York (not submitted) (2018; 44); Doheny Ocean Desalination EIR, Dana Point (2018; 15); Stirling Warehouse MND, Victorville (2018; 18);
LDK Warehouse MND, Vacaville (2018; 30);
Gateway Crossings FEIR, Santa Clara (2018; 23);
South Hayward Development IS/MND (2018; 9);
CBU Specific Plan Amendment, Riverside (2018; 27);
2nd replies to responses on Dove Hill Road Assisted Living Project MND (2018; 11); Replies to responses on Dove Hill Road Assisted Living Project MND (2018; 7); Dove Hill Road Assisted Living Project MND (2018; 12); Deer Ridge/Shadow Lakes Golf Course EIR, Brentwood (2018; 21); Pyramid Asphalt BLM Finding of No Significance, Imperial County (2018; 22); Amáre Apartments IS/MND, Martinez (2018; 15);
Petaluma Hill Road Cannabis MND, Santa Rosa (2018; 21); 2nd comments on Zeiss Innovation Center IS/MND, Dublin (2018: 12); Zeiss Innovation Center IS/MND, Dublin (2018: 32);
City of Hope Campus Plan EIR, Duarte (2018; 21);
Palo Verde Center IS/MND, Blythe (2018; 14);
Logisticenter at Vacaville MND (2018; 24);
IKEA Retail Center SEIR, Dublin (2018; 17);
Smallwood CV
33 Merge 56 EIR, San Diego (2018; 15);
Natomas Crossroads Quad B Office Project P18-014 EIR, Sacramento (2018; 12); 2900 Harbor Bay Parkway Staff Report, Alameda (2018; 30); At Dublin EIR, Dublin (2018; 25);
Fresno Industrial Rezone Amendment Application No. 3807 IS (2018; 10); Nova Business Park IS/MND, Napa (2018; 18);
Updated Collision Risk Model Priors for Estimating Eagle Fatalities, USFWS (2018; 57); 750 Marlborough Avenue Warehouse MND, Riverside (2018; 14); Replies to responses on San Bernardino Logistics Center IS (2018; 12); San Bernardino Logistics Center IS (2018; 19);
CUP2017-16, Costco IS/MND, Clovis (2018; 11);
Desert Land Ventures Specific Plan EIR, Desert Hot Springs (2018; 18); Ventura Hilton IS/MND (2018; 30);
North of California Street Master Plan Project IS, Mountain View (2018: 11); Tamarind Warehouse MND, Fontana (2018; 16);
Lathrop Gateway Business Park EIR Addendum (2018; 23); Centerpointe Commerce Center IS, Moreno Valley (2019; 18); Amazon Warehouse Notice of Exemption, Bakersfield (2018; 13); CenterPoint Building 3 project Staff Report, Manteca (2018; 23); Cessna & Aviator Warehouse IS/MND, Vacaville (2018; 24); Napa Airport Corporate Center EIR, American Canyon (2018, 15); 800 Opal Warehouse Initial Study, Mentone, San Bernardino County (2018; 18); 2695 W. Winton Ave Industrial Project IS, Hayward (2018; 22); Trinity Cannabis Cultivation and Manufacturing Facility DEIR, Calexico (2018; 15); Shoe Palace Expansion IS/MND, Morgan Hill (2018; 21); Newark Warehouse at Morton Salt Plant Staff Report (2018; 15); Northlake Specific Plan FEIR “Peer Review”, Los Angeles County (2018; 9); Replies to responses on Northlake Specific Plan SEIR, Los Angeles County (2018; 13); Northlake Specific Plan SEIR, Los Angeles County (2017; 27); Bogle Wind Turbine DEIR, east Yolo County (2017; 48); Ferrante Apartments IS/MND, Los Angeles (2017; 14);
The Villages of Lakeview EIR, Riverside (2017; 28);
Data Needed for Assessing Trail Management Impacts on Northern Spotted Owl, Marin County (2017; 5);
Notes on Proposed Study Options for Trail Impacts on Northern Spotted Owl (2017; 4); Pyramid Asphalt IS, Imperial County (Declaration) (2017; 5); San Gorgonio Crossings EIR, Riverside County (2017; 22); Replies to responses on Jupiter Project IS and MND, Apple Valley (2017; 12); Proposed World Logistics Center Mitigation Measures, Moreno Valley (2017, 2019; 12); MacArthur Transit Village Project Modified 2016 CEQA Analysis (2017; 12); PG&E Company Bay Area Operations and Maintenance HCP (2017; 45); Central SoMa Plan DEIR (2017; 14);
Suggested mitigation for trail impacts on northern spotted owl, Marin County (2016; 5); Colony Commerce Center Specific Plan DEIR, Ontario (2016; 16); Smallwood CV
34 Fairway Trails Improvements MND, Marin County (2016; 13); Review of Avian-Solar Science Plan (2016; 28);
Replies on Pyramid Asphalt IS, Imperial County (2016; 5); Pyramid Asphalt IS, Imperial County (2016; 4);
Agua Mansa Distribution Warehouse Project Initial Study (2016; 14); Santa Anita Warehouse MND, Rancho Cucamonga (2016; 12); CapRock Distribution Center III DEIR, Rialto (2016: 12); Orange Show Logistics Center IS/MND, San Bernardino (2016; 9); City of Palmdale Oasis Medical Village Project IS/MND (2016; 7); Comments on proposed rule for incidental eagle take, USFWS (2016, 49); Replies on Grapevine Specific and Community Plan FEIR, Kern County (2016; 25); Grapevine Specific and Community Plan DEIR, Kern County (2016; 15); Clinton County Zoning Ordinance for Wind Turbine siting (2016); Hallmark at Shenandoah Warehouse Project Initial Study, San Bernardino (2016; 6); Tri-City Industrial Complex Initial Study, San Bernardino (2016; 5); Hidden Canyon Industrial Park Plot Plan 16-PP-02, Beaumont (2016; 12); Kimball Business Park DEIR (2016; 10);
Jupiter Project IS and MND, Apple Valley, San Bernardino County (2016; 9); Revised Draft Giant Garter Snake Recovery Plan of 2015 (2016, 18); Palo Verde Mesa Solar Project EIR, Blythe (2016; 27); Reply on Fairview Wind Project Natural Heritage Assessment, Ontario, Canada (2016; 14); Fairview Wind Project Natural Heritage Assessment, Ontario, Canada (2016; 41); Reply on Amherst Island Wind Farm Natural Heritage Assessment, Ontario (2015, 38); Amherst Island Wind Farm Natural Heritage Assessment, Ontario (2015, 31); Second Reply on White Pines Wind Farm, Ontario (2015, 6); Reply on White Pines Wind Farm Natural Heritage Assessment, Ontario (2015, 10); White Pines Wind Farm Natural Heritage Assessment, Ontario (2015, 9); Proposed Section 24 Specific Plan Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians DEIS (2015, 9); Replies on 24 Specific Plan Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians FEIS (2015, 6); Willow Springs Solar Photovoltaic Project DEIR, Rosamond (2015; 28); Sierra Lakes Commerce Center Project DEIR, Fontana (2015, 9); Columbia Business Center MND, Riverside (2015; 8);
West Valley Logistics Center Specific Plan DEIR, Fontana (2015, 10); Willow Springs Solar Photovoltaic Project DEIR (2015, 28); Alameda Creek Bridge Replacement Project DEIR (2015, 10); World Logistic Center Specific Plan FEIR, Moreno Valley (2015, 12); Elkhorn Valley Wind Power Project Impacts, Oregon (2015; 143); Bay Delta Conservation Plan EIR/EIS, Sacramento (2014, 21); Addison Wind Energy Project DEIR, Mojave (2014, 32);
Replies on the Addison Wind Energy Project DEIR, Mojave (2014, 15); Addison and Rising Tree Wind Energy Project FEIR, Mojave (2014, 12); Palen Solar Electric Generating System FSA (CEC), Blythe (2014, 20); Rebuttal testimony on Palen Solar Energy Generating System (2014, 9); Seven Mile Hill and Glenrock/Rolling Hills impacts + Addendum, Wyoming (2014; 105); Smallwood CV
35 Rising Tree Wind Energy Project DEIR, Mojave (2014, 32); Replies on the Rising Tree Wind Energy Project DEIR, Mojave (2014, 15); Soitec Solar Development Project PEIR, Boulevard, San Diego County (2014, 18); Oakland Zoo expansion on Alameda whipsnake and California red-legged frog (2014; 3); Alta East Wind Energy Project FEIS, Tehachapi Pass (2013, 23); Blythe Solar Power Project Staff Assessment, California Energy Commission (2013, 16); Clearwater and Yakima Solar Projects DEIR, Kern County (2013, 9); West Antelope Solar Energy Project IS/MND, Antelope Valley (2013, 18); Cuyama Solar Project DEIR, Carrizo Plain (2014, 19);
Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan (DRECP) EIR/EIS (2015, 49); Kingbird Solar Photovoltaic Project EIR, Kern County (2013, 19); Lucerne Valley Solar Project IS/MND, San Bernardino County (2013, 12); Tule Wind project FEIR/FEIS (Declaration) (2013; 31); Sunlight Partners LANDPRO Solar Project MND (2013; 11); Declaration in opposition to BLM fracking (2013; 5);
Blythe Energy Project (solar) CEC Staff Assessment (2013;16); Rosamond Solar Project EIR Addendum, Kern County (2013; 13); Pioneer Green Solar Project EIR, Bakersfield (2013; 13); Replies on Soccer Center Solar Project MND (2013; 6); Soccer Center Solar Project MND, Lancaster (2013; 10); Plainview Solar Works MND, Lancaster (2013; 10);
Alamo Solar Project MND, Mojave Desert (2013; 15);
Replies on Imperial Valley Solar Company 2 Project (2013; 10); Imperial Valley Solar Company 2 Project (2013; 13);
FRV Orion Solar Project DEIR, Kern County (PP12232) (2013; 9); Casa Diablo IV Geothermal Development Project (2013; 6); Reply on Casa Diablo IV Geothermal Development Project (2013; 8); Alta East Wind Project FEIS, Tehachapi Pass (2013; 23); Metropolitan Air Park DEIR, City of San Diego (2013; ); Davidon Homes Tentative Subdivision Rezoning Project DEIR, Petaluma (2013; 9); Oakland Zoo Expansion Impacts on Alameda Whipsnake (2013; 10); Campo Verde Solar project FEIR, Imperial Valley (2013; 11pp); Neg Dec comments on Davis Sewer Trunk Rehabilitation (2013; 8); North Steens Transmission Line FEIS, Oregon (Declaration) (2012; 62); Summer Solar and Springtime Solar Projects Ism Lancaster (2012; 8); J&J Ranch, 24 Adobe Lane Environmental Review, Orinda (2012; 14); Replies on Hudson Ranch Power II Geothermal Project and Simbol Calipatria Plant II (2012; 8);
Hudson Ranch Power II Geothermal Project and Simbol Calipatria Plant II (2012; 9); Desert Harvest Solar Project EIS, near Joshua Tree (2012; 15); Solar Gen 2 Array Project DEIR, El Centro (2012; 16); Ocotillo Sol Project EIS, Imperial Valley (2012; 4);
Beacon Photovoltaic Project DEIR, Kern County (2012; 5); Butte Water District 2012 Water Transfer Program IS/MND (2012; 11); Smallwood CV
36 Mount Signal and Calexico Solar Farm Projects DEIR (2011; 16); City of Elk Grove Sphere of Influence EIR (2011; 28); Sutter Landing Park Solar Photovoltaic Project MND, Sacramento (2011; 9); Rabik/Gudath Project, 22611 Coleman Valley Road, Bodega Bay (CPN 10-0002) (2011; 4); Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System (ISEGS) (Declaration) (2011; 9); Draft Eagle Conservation Plan Guidance, USFWS (2011; 13); Niles Canyon Safety Improvement Project EIR/EA (2011; 16); Route 84 Safety Improvement Project (Declaration) (2011; 7); Rebuttal on Whistling Ridge Wind Energy Power DEIS, Skamania County, (2010; 6); Whistling Ridge Wind Energy Power DEIS, Skamania County, Washington (2010; 41); Klickitat County’s Decisions on Windy Flats West Wind Energy Project (2010; 17); St. John's Church Project DEIR, Orinda (2010; 14);
Results Radio Zone File #2009-001 IS/MND, Conaway site, Davis (2010; 20); Rio del Oro Specific Plan Project FEIR, Rancho Cordova (2010;12); Results Radio Zone File #2009-001, Mace Blvd site, Davis (2009; 10); Answers to Questions on 33% RPS Implementation Analysis Preliminary Results Report (2009; 9);
SEPA Determination of Non-significance regarding zoning adjustments for Skamania County, Washington (Second Declaration) (2008; 17);
Draft 1A Summary Report to CAISO (2008; 10);
Hilton Manor Project Categorical Exemption, County of Placer (2009; 9); Protest of CARE to Amendment to the Power Purchase and Sale Agreement for Procurement of Eligible Renewable Energy Resources Between Hatchet Ridge Wind LLC and PG&E (2009; 3);
Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project EIR/EIS (2009; 142); Delta Shores Project EIR, south Sacramento (2009; 11 + addendum 2); Declaration in Support of Care’s Petition to Modify D.07-09-040 (2008; 3); The Public Utility Commission’s Implementation Analysis December 16 Workshop for the Governor’s Executive Order S-14-08 to implement a 33% Renewable Portfolio Standard by 2020 (2008; 9);
The Public Utility Commission’s Implementation Analysis Draft Work Plan for the Governor’s Executive Order S-14-08 to implement a 33% Renewable Portfolio Standard by 2020 (2008; 11);
Draft 1A Summary Report to California Independent System Operator for Planning Reserve Margins (PRM) Study (2008; 7.);
SEPA Determination of Non-significance regarding zoning adjustments for Skamania County, Washington (Declaration) (2008; 16);
Colusa Generating Station, California Energy Commission PSA (2007; 24); Rio del Oro Specific Plan Project Recirculated DEIR, Mather (2008: 66); Replies on Regional University Specific Plan EIR, Roseville (2008; 20); Regional University Specific Plan EIR, Roseville (2008: 33); Clark Precast, LLC’s “Sugarland” project, ND, Woodland (2008: 15); Cape Wind Project DEIS, Nantucket (2008; 157);
Yuba Highlands Specific Plan EIR, Spenceville, Yuba County (2006; 37); Replies to responses on North Table Mountain MND, Butte County (2006; 5); Smallwood CV
37 North Table Mountain MND, Butte County (2006; 15); Windy Point Wind Farm EIS (2006; 14 and Powerpoint slide replies); Shiloh I Wind Power Project EIR, Rio Vista (2005; 18); Buena Vista Wind Energy Project NOP, Byron (2004; 15); Callahan Estates Subdivision ND, Winters (2004; 11);
Winters Highlands Subdivision IS/ND (2004; 9);
Winters Highlands Subdivision IS/ND (2004; 13);
Creekside Highlands Project, Tract 7270 ND (2004; 21); Petition to California Fish and Game Commission to list Burrowing Owl (2003; 10); Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area CUP renewals, Alameda County (2003; 41); UC Davis Long Range Development Plan: Neighborhood Master Plan (2003; 23); Anderson Marketplace Draft Environmental Impact Report (2003; 18); Negative Declaration of the proposed expansion of Temple B’nai Tikyah (2003; 6); Antonio Mountain Ranch Specific Plan Public Draft EIR (2002; 23); Replies on East Altamont Energy Center evidentiary hearing (2002; 9); Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report, The Promenade (2002; 7); Recirculated Initial Study for Calpine’s proposed Pajaro Valley Energy Center (2002; 3); UC Merced -- Declaration (2002; 5);
Replies on Atwood Ranch Unit III Subdivision FEIR (2003; 22); Atwood Ranch Unit III Subdivision EIR (2002; 19);
California Energy Commission Staff Report on GWF Tracy Peaker Project (2002; 20); Silver Bend Apartments IS/MND, Placer County (2002; 13); UC Merced Long-range Development Plan DEIR and UC Merced Community Plan DEIR (2001; 26);
Colusa County Power Plant IS, Maxwell (2001; 6);
Dog Park at Catlin Park, Folsom, California (2001; 5); Calpine and Bechtel Corporations’ Biological Resources Implementation and Monitoring Program (BRMIMP) for the Metcalf Energy Center (2000; 10); Metcalf Energy Center, California Energy Commission FSA (2000); US Fish and Wildlife Service Section 7 consultation with the California Energy Commission regarding Calpine and Bechtel Corporations’ Metcalf Energy Center (2000; 4); California Energy Commission’s Preliminary Staff Assessment of the proposed Metcalf Energy Center (2000: 11);
Site-specific management plans for the Natomas Basin Conservancy’s mitigation lands, prepared by Wildlands, Inc. (2000: 7);
Affidavit of K. Shawn Smallwood in Spirit of the Sage Council, et al. (Plaintiffs) vs. Bruce Babbitt, Secretary, U.S. Department of the Interior, et al. (Defendants), Injuries caused by the No Surprises policy and final rule which codifies that policy (1999: 9). California Board of Forestry’s proposed amended Forest Practices Rules (1999); Sunset Skyranch Airport Use Permit IS/MND (1999);
Ballona West Bluffs Project Environmental Impact Report (1999; oral presentation); Draft Recovery Plan for Giant Garter Snake (Fed. Reg. 64(176): 49497-49498) (1999; 8); Draft Recovery Plan for Arroyo Southwestern Toad (1998); Pacific Lumber Co. (Headwaters) HCP & EIR, Fortuna (1998; 28); Natomas Basin HCP Permit Amendment, Sacramento (1998); Smallwood CV
38 San Diego Multi-Species Conservation Program FEIS/FEIR (1997; 10);
Comments on other Environmental Review Documents:
Proposed Regulation for California Fish and Game Code Section 3503.5 (2015: 12); Statement of Overriding Considerations related to extending Altamont Winds, Inc.’s Conditional Use Permit PLN2014-00028 (2015; 8);
Covell Village PEIR, Davis (2005; 19);
Bureau of Land Management Wind Energy Programmatic EIS Scoping (2003; 7.); NEPA Environmental Analysis for Biosafety Level 4 National Biocontainment Laboratory (NBL) at UC Davis (2003: 7);
Notice of Preparation of UC Merced Community and Area Plan EIR, on behalf of The Wildlife Society—Western Section (2001: 8.);
Preliminary Draft Yolo County Habitat Conservation Plan (2001; 2 letters totaling 35.); Merced County General Plan Revision, notice of Negative Declaration (2001: 2.); Notice of Preparation of Campus Parkway EIR/EIS (2001: 7.); Draft Recovery Plan for the bighorn sheep in the Peninsular Range (Ovis candensis) (2000); Draft Recovery Plan for the California Red-legged Frog (Rana aurora draytonii), on behalf of The Wildlife Society—Western Section (2000: 10.);
Sierra Nevada Forest Plan Amendment Draft Environmental Impact Statement, on behalf of The Wildlife Society—Western Section (2000: 7.);
State Water Project Supplemental Water Purchase Program, Draft Program EIR (1997); Davis General Plan Update EIR (2000);
Turn of the Century EIR (1999: 10);
Proposed termination of Critical Habitat Designation under the Endangered Species Act (Fed. Reg. 64(113): 31871-31874) (1999);
NOA Draft Addendum to the Final Handbook for Habitat Conservation Planning and Incidental Take Permitting Process, termed the HCP 5-Point Policy Plan (Fed. Reg. 64(45):
11485 - 11490) (1999; 2 + attachments);
Covell Center Project EIR and EIR Supplement (1997).
Position Statements I prepared the following position statements for the Western Section of The Wildlife Society, and one for nearly 200 scientists:
Recommended that the California Department of Fish and Game prioritize the extermination of the introduced southern water snake in northern California. The Wildlife Society-- Western Section (2001);
Recommended that The Wildlife Society—Western Section appoint or recommend members of the independent scientific review panel for the UC Merced environmental review process (2001);
Opposed the siting of the University of California’s 10th campus on a sensitive vernal pool/grassland complex east of Merced. The Wildlife Society--Western Section (2000); Opposed the legalization of ferret ownership in California. The Wildlife Society--Western Section (2000);
Opposed the Proposed “No Surprises,” “Safe Harbor,” and “Candidate Conservation Agreement” rules, including permit-shield protection provisions (Fed. Reg. Vol. 62, No.
Smallwood CV
39 103, pp. 29091-29098 and No. 113, pp. 32189-32194). This statement was signed by 188 scientists and went to the responsible federal agencies, as well as to the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
Posters at Professional Meetings
Leyvas, E. and K. S. Smallwood. 2015. Rehabilitating injured animals to offset and rectify wind project impacts. Conference on Wind Energy and Wildlife Impacts, Berlin, Germany, 9-12 March 2015.
Smallwood, K. S., J. Mount, S. Standish, E. Leyvas, D. Bell, E. Walther, B. Karas. 2015. Integrated detection trials to improve the accuracy of fatality rate estimates at wind projects. Conference on Wind Energy and Wildlife Impacts, Berlin, Germany, 9-12 March 2015.
Smallwood, K. S. and C. G. Thelander. 2005. Lessons learned from five years of avian mortality research in the Altamont Pass WRA. AWEA conference, Denver, May 2005.
Neher, L., L. Wilder, J. Woo, L. Spiegel, D. Yen-Nakafugi, and K.S. Smallwood. 2005. Bird’s eye view on California wind. AWEA conference, Denver, May 2005.
Smallwood, K. S., C. G. Thelander and L. Spiegel. 2003. Toward a predictive model of avian fatalities in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. Windpower 2003 Conference and Convention, Austin, Texas.
Smallwood, K.S. and Eva Butler. 2002. Pocket Gopher Response to Yellow Star-thistle Eradication as part of Grassland Restoration at Decommissioned Mather Air Force Base, Sacramento County, California. White Mountain Research Station Open House, Barcroft Station.
Smallwood, K.S. and Michael L. Morrison. 2002. Fresno kangaroo rat (Dipodomys nitratoides) Conservation Research at Resources Management Area 5, Lemoore Naval Air Station. White Mountain Research Station Open House, Barcroft Station.
Smallwood, K.S. and E.L. Fitzhugh. 1989. Differentiating mountain lion and dog tracks. Third Mountain Lion Workshop, Prescott, AZ.
Smith, T. R. and K. S. Smallwood. 2000. Effects of study area size, location, season, and allometry on reported Sorex shrew densities. Annual Meeting of the Western Section of The Wildlife Society.
Presentations at Professional Meetings and Seminars
Dog detections of bat and bird fatalities at wind farms in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area.
East Bay Regional Park District 2019 Stewardship Seminar, Oakland, California, 13 November 2019.
Repowering the Altamont Pass. Altamont Symposium, The Wildlife Society – Western Section, 5 February 2017.
Developing methods to reduce bird mortality in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area, 1999- Smallwood CV
40 2007. Altamont Symposium, The Wildlife Society – Western Section, 5 February 2017.
Conservation and recovery of burrowing owls in Santa Clara Valley. Santa Clara Valley Habitat Agency, Newark, California, 3 February 2017.
Mitigation of Raptor Fatalities in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. Raptor Research Foundation Meeting, Sacramento, California, 6 November 2015.
From burrows to behavior: Research and management for burrowing owls in a diverse landscape.
California Burrowing Owl Consortium meeting, 24 October 2015, San Jose, California.
The Challenges of repowering. Keynote presentation at Conference on Wind Energy and Wildlife Impacts, Berlin, Germany, 10 March 2015.
Research Highlights Altamont Pass 2011-2015. Scientific Review Committee, Oakland, California, 8 July 2015.
Siting wind turbines to minimize raptor collisions: Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. US Fish and Wildlife Service Golden Eagle Working Group, Sacramento, California, 8 January 2015.
Evaluation of nest boxes as a burrowing owl conservation strategy. Sacramento Chapter of the Western Section, The Wildlife Society. Sacramento, California, 26 August 2013.
Predicting collision hazard zones to guide repowering of the Altamont Pass. Conference on wind power and environmental impacts. Stockholm, Sweden, 5-7 February 2013.
Impacts of Wind Turbines on Wildlife. California Council for Wildlife Rehabilitators, Yosemite, California, 12 November 2012.
Impacts of Wind Turbines on Birds and Bats. Madrone Audubon Society, Santa Rosa, California, 20 February 2012.
Comparing Wind Turbine Impacts across North America. California Energy Commission Staff Workshop: Reducing the Impacts of Energy Infrastructure on Wildlife, 20 July 2011.
Siting Repowered Wind Turbines to Minimize Raptor Collisions. California Energy Commission Staff Workshop: Reducing the Impacts of Energy Infrastructure on Wildlife, 20 July 2011.
Siting Repowered Wind Turbines to Minimize Raptor Collisions. Alameda County Scientific Review Committee meeting, 17 February 2011
Comparing Wind Turbine Impacts across North America. Conference on Wind energy and Wildlife impacts, Trondheim, Norway, 3 May 2011.
Update on Wildlife Impacts in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. Raptor Symposium, The Wildlife Society—Western Section, Riverside, California, February 2011.
Siting Repowered Wind Turbines to Minimize Raptor Collisions. Raptor Symposium, The Wildlife Smallwood CV
41 Society - Western Section, Riverside, California, February 2011.
Wildlife mortality caused by wind turbine collisions. Ecological Society of America, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 6 August 2010.
Map-based repowering and reorganization of a wind farm to minimize burrowing owl fatalities.
California burrowing Owl Consortium Meeting, Livermore, California, 6 February 2010.
Environmental barriers to wind power. Getting Real About Renewables: Economic and Environmental Barriers to Biofuels and Wind Energy. A symposium sponsored by the Environmental & Energy Law & Policy Journal, University of Houston Law Center, Houston, 23 February 2007.
Lessons learned about bird collisions with wind turbines in the Altamont Pass and other US wind farms. Meeting with Japan Ministry of the Environment and Japan Ministry of the Economy, Wild Bird Society of Japan, and other NGOs Tokyo, Japan, 9 November 2006.
Lessons learned about bird collisions with wind turbines in the Altamont Pass and other US wind farms. Symposium on bird collisions with wind turbines. Wild Bird Society of Japan, Tokyo, Japan, 4 November 2006.
Responses of Fresno kangaroo rats to habitat improvements in an adaptive management framework.
California Society for Ecological Restoration (SERCAL) 13 th Annual Conference, UC Santa
Barbara, 27 October 2006.
Fatality associations as the basis for predictive models of fatalities in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. EEI/APLIC/PIER Workshop, 2006 Biologist Task Force and Avian Interaction with Electric Facilities Meeting, Pleasanton, California, 28 April 2006.
Burrowing owl burrows and wind turbine collisions in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. The Wildlife Society - Western Section Annual Meeting, Sacramento, California, February 8, 2006.
Mitigation at wind farms. Workshop: Understanding and resolving bird and bat impacts. American Wind Energy Association and Audubon Society. Los Angeles, CA. January 10 and 11, 2006.
Incorporating data from the California Wildlife Habitat Relationships (CWHR) system into an impact assessment tool for birds near wind farms. Shawn Smallwood, Kevin Hunting, Marcus Yee, Linda Spiegel, Monica Parisi. Workshop: Understanding and resolving bird and bat impacts.
American Wind Energy Association and Audubon Society. Los Angeles, CA. January 10 and 11, 2006.
Toward indicating threats to birds by California’s new wind farms. California Energy Commission, Sacramento, May 26, 2005.
Avian collisions in the Altamont Pass. California Energy Commission, Sacramento, May 26, 2005.
Ecological solutions for avian collisions with wind turbines in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. EPRI Environmental Sector Council, Monterey, California, February 17, 2005.
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42 Ecological solutions for avian collisions with wind turbines in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. The Wildlife Society—Western Section Annual Meeting, Sacramento, California, January 19, 2005.
Associations between avian fatalities and attributes of electric distribution poles in California. The Wildlife Society - Western Section Annual Meeting, Sacramento, California, January 19, 2005.
Minimizing avian mortality in the Altamont Pass Wind Resources Area. UC Davis Wind Energy Collaborative Forum, Palm Springs, California, December 14, 2004.
Selecting electric distribution poles for priority retrofitting to reduce raptor mortality. Raptor Research Foundation Meeting, Bakersfield, California, November 10, 2004.
Responses of Fresno kangaroo rats to habitat improvements in an adaptive management framework.
Annual Meeting of the Society for Ecological Restoration, South Lake Tahoe, California, October 16, 2004.
Lessons learned from five years of avian mortality research at the Altamont Pass Wind Resources Area in California. The Wildlife Society Annual Meeting, Calgary, Canada, September 2004.
The ecology and impacts of power generation at Altamont Pass. Sacramento Petroleum Association, Sacramento, California, August 18, 2004.
Burrowing owl mortality in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. California Burrowing Owl Consortium meeting, Hayward, California, February 7, 2004.
Burrowing owl mortality in the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. California Burrowing Owl Symposium, Sacramento, November 2, 2003.
Raptor Mortality at the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. National Wind Coordinating Committee, Washington, D.C., November 17, 2003.
Raptor Behavior at the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. Annual Meeting of the Raptor Research Foundation, Anchorage, Alaska, September, 2003.
Raptor Mortality at the Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area. Annual Meeting of the Raptor Research Foundation, Anchorage, Alaska, September, 2003.
California mountain lions. Ecological & Environmental Issues Seminar, Department of Biology, California State University, Sacramento, November, 2000.
Intra- and inter-turbine string comparison of fatalities to animal burrow densities at Altamont Pass.
National Wind Coordinating Committee, Carmel, California, May, 2000.
Using a Geographic Positioning System (GPS) to map wildlife and habitat. Annual Meeting of the Western Section of The Wildlife Society, Riverside, CA, January, 2000.
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43 Suggested standards for science applied to conservation issues. Annual Meeting of the Western Section of The Wildlife Society, Riverside, CA, January, 2000.
The indicators framework applied to ecological restoration in Yolo County, California. Society for Ecological Restoration, September 25, 1999.
Ecological restoration in the context of animal social units and their habitat areas. Society for Ecological Restoration, September 24, 1999.
Relating Indicators of Ecological Health and Integrity to Assess Risks to Sustainable Agriculture and Native Biota. International Conference on Ecosystem Health, August 16, 1999.
A crosswalk from the Endangered Species Act to the HCP Handbook and real HCPs. Southern California Edison, Co. and California Energy Commission, March 4-5, 1999.
Mountain lion track counts in California: Implications for Management. Ecological & Environmental Issues Seminar, Department of Biological Sciences, California State University, Sacramento, November 4, 1998.
“No Surprises” -- Lack of science in the HCP process. California Native Plant Society Annual Conservation Conference, The Presidio, San Francisco, September 7, 1997.
In Your Interest. A half hour weekly show aired on Channel 10 Television, Sacramento. In this episode, I served on a panel of experts discussing problems with the implementation of the Endangered Species Act. Aired August 31, 1997.
Spatial scaling of pocket gopher (Geomyidae) density. Southwestern Association of Naturalists 44th Meeting, Fayetteville, Arkansas, April 10, 1997.
Estimating prairie dog and pocket gopher burrow volume. Southwestern Association of Naturalists 44th Meeting, Fayetteville, Arkansas, April 10, 1997.
Ten years of mountain lion track survey. Fifth Mountain Lion Workshop, San Diego, February 27, 1996.
Study and interpretive design effects on mountain lion density estimates. Fifth Mountain Lion Workshop, San Diego, February 27, 1996.
Small animal control. Session moderator and speaker at the California Farm Conference, Sacramento, California, Feb. 28, 1995.
Small animal control. Ecological Farming Conference, Asylomar, California, Jan. 28, 1995.
Habitat associations of the Swainson’s Hawk in the Sacramento Valley’s agricultural landscape. 1994 Raptor Research Foundation Meeting, Flagstaff, Arizona.
Alfalfa as wildlife habitat. Seed Industry Conference, Woodland, California, May 4, 1994.
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44 Habitats and vertebrate pests: impacts and management. Managing Farmland to Bring Back Game Birds and Wildlife to the Central Valley. Yolo County Resource Conservation District, U.C. Davis, February 19, 1994.
Management of gophers and alfalfa as wildlife habitat. Orland Alfalfa Production Meeting and Sacramento Valley Alfalfa Production Meeting, February 1 and 2, 1994.
Patterns of wildlife movement in a farming landscape. Wildlife and Fisheries Biology Seminar Series: Recent Advances in Wildlife, Fish, and Conservation Biology, U.C. Davis, Dec. 6, 1993.
Alfalfa as wildlife habitat. California Alfalfa Symposium, Fresno, California, Dec. 9, 1993.
Management of pocket gophers in Sacramento Valley alfalfa. California Alfalfa Symposium, Fresno, California, Dec. 8, 1993.
Association analysis of raptors in a farming landscape. Plenary speaker at Raptor Research Foundation Meeting, Charlotte, North Carolina, Nov. 6, 1993.
Landscape strategies for biological control and IPM. Plenary speaker, International Conference on Integrated Resource Management and Sustainable Agriculture, Beijing, China, Sept. 11, 1993.
Landscape Ecology Study of Pocket Gophers in Alfalfa. Alfalfa Field Day, U.C. Davis, July 1993.
Patterns of wildlife movement in a farming landscape. Spatial Data Analysis Colloquium, U.C.
Davis, August 6, 1993.
Sound stewardship of wildlife. Veterinary Medicine Seminar: Ethics of Animal Use, U.C. Davis.
May 1993.
Landscape ecology study of pocket gophers in alfalfa. Five County Grower's Meeting, Tracy, California. February 1993.
Turbulence and the community organizers: The role of invading species in ordering a turbulent system, and the factors for invasion success. Ecology Graduate Student Association Colloquium, U.C. Davis. May 1990.
Evaluation of exotic vertebrate pests. Fourteenth Vertebrate Pest Conference, Sacramento, California. March 1990.
Analytical methods for predicting success of mammal introductions to North America. The Western Section of the Wildlife Society, Hilo, Hawaii. February 1988.
A state-wide mountain lion track survey. Sacramento County Dept Parks and Recreation. April 1986.
The mountain lion in California. Davis Chapter of the Audubon Society. October 1985.
Ecology Graduate Student Seminars, U.C. Davis, 1985-1990: Social behavior of the mountain lion; Smallwood CV
45 Mountain lion control; Political status of the mountain lion in California.
Other forms of Participation at Professional Meetings
Scientific Committee, Conference on Wind energy and Wildlife impacts, Berlin, Germany, March 2015.
Scientific Committee, Conference on Wind energy and Wildlife impacts, Stockholm, Sweden, February 2013.
Workshop co-presenter at Birds & Wind Energy Specialist Group (BAWESG) Information sharing week, Bird specialist studies for proposed wind energy facilities in South Africa, Endangered Wildlife Trust, Darling, South Africa, 3-7 October 2011.
Scientific Committee, Conference on Wind energy and Wildlife impacts, Trondheim, Norway, 2-5 May 2011.
Chair of Animal Damage Management Session, The Wildlife Society, Annual Meeting, Reno, Nevada, September 26, 2001.
Chair of Technical Session: Human communities and ecosystem health: Comparing perspectives and making connection. Managing for Ecosystem Health, International Congress on Ecosystem Health, Sacramento, CA August 15-20, 1999.
Student Awards Committee, Annual Meeting of the Western Section of The Wildlife Society, Riverside, CA, January, 2000.
Student Mentor, Annual Meeting of the Western Section of The Wildlife Society, Riverside, CA, January, 2000.
Printed Mass Media
Smallwood, K.S., D. Mooney, and M. McGuinness. 2003. We must stop the UCD biolab now. Op- Ed to the Davis Enterprise.
Smallwood, K.S. 2002. Spring Lake threatens Davis. Op-Ed to the Davis Enterprise.
Smallwood, K.S. Summer, 2001. Mitigation of habitation. The Flatlander, Davis, California.
Entrikan, R.K. and K.S. Smallwood. 2000. Measure O: Flawed law would lock in new taxes. Op-Ed to the Davis Enterprise.
Smallwood, K.S. 2000. Davis delegation lobbies Congress for Wildlife conservation. Op-Ed to the Davis Enterprise.
Smallwood, K.S. 1998. Davis Visions. The Flatlander, Davis, California.
Smallwood, K.S. 1997. Last grab for Yolo’s land and water. The Flatlander, Davis, California.
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46 Smallwood, K.S. 1997. The Yolo County HCP. Op-Ed to the Davis Enterprise.
Radio/Television
PBS News Hour,
FOX News, Energy in America: Dead Birds Unintended Consequence of Wind Power Development, August 2011.
KXJZ Capital Public Radio -- Insight (Host Jeffrey Callison). Mountain lion attacks (with guest Professor Richard Coss). 23 April 2009;
KXJZ Capital Public Radio -- Insight (Host Jeffrey Callison). Wind farm Rio Vista Renewable Power. 4 September 2008;
KQED QUEST Episode #111. Bird collisions with wind turbines. 2007;
KDVS Speaking in Tongues (host Ron Glick), Yolo County HCP: 1 hour. December 27, 2001;
KDVS Speaking in Tongues (host Ron Glick), Yolo County HCP: 1 hour. May 3, 2001;
KDVS Speaking in Tongues (host Ron Glick), Yolo County HCP: 1 hour. February 8, 2001;
KDVS Speaking in Tongues (host Ron Glick & Shawn Smallwood), California Energy Crisis: 1 hour. Jan. 25, 2001;
KDVS Speaking in Tongues (host Ron Glick), Headwaters Forest HCP: 1 hour. 1998;
Davis Cable Channel (host Gerald Heffernon), Burrowing owls in Davis: half hour. June, 2000;
Davis Cable Channel (hosted by Davis League of Women Voters), Measure O debate: 1 hour.
October, 2000;
KXTV 10, In Your Interest, The Endangered Species Act: half hour. 1997.
Reviews of Journal Papers (Scientific journals for whom I’ve provided peer review) Journal Journal
American Naturalist Journal of Animal Ecology
Journal of Wildlife Management Western North American Naturalist Auk Journal of Raptor Research
Biological Conservation National Renewable Energy Lab reports Canadian Journal of Zoology Oikos
Ecosystem Health The Prairie Naturalist
Environmental Conservation Restoration Ecology
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47 Journal Journal
Environmental Management Southwestern Naturalist
Functional Ecology The Wildlife Society--Western Section Trans.
Journal of Zoology (London) Proc. Int. Congress on Managing for Ecosystem Health Journal of Applied Ecology Transactions in GIS
Ecology Tropical Ecology
Wildlife Society Bulletin Peer J
Biological Control The Condor
Committees
• Scientific Review Committee, Alameda County, Altamont Pass Wind Resource Area • Ph.D. Thesis Committee, Steve Anderson, University of California, Davis • MS Thesis Committee, Marcus Yee, California State University, Sacramento
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48 Other Professional Activities or Products
Testified in Federal Court in Denver during 2005 over the fate of radio-nuclides in the soil at Rocky Flats Plant after exposure to burrowing animals. My clients won a judgment of $553,000,000. I have also testified in many other cases of litigation under CEQA, NEPA, the Warren-Alquist Act, and other environmental laws. My clients won most of the cases for which I testified.
Testified before Environmental Review Tribunals in Ontario, Canada regarding proposed White Pines, Amherst Island, and Fairview Wind Energy projects.
Testified in Skamania County Hearing in 2009 on the potential impacts of zoning the County for development of wind farms and hazardous waste facilities.
Testified in deposition in 2007 in the case of O’Dell et al. vs. FPL Energy in Houston, Texas.
Testified in Klickitat County Hearing in 2006 on the potential impacts of the Windy Point Wind Farm.
Memberships in Professional Societies
The Wildlife Society
Raptor Research Foundation
Honors and Awards
Fulbright Research Fellowship to Indonesia, 1987
J.G. Boswell Full Academic Scholarship, 1981 college of choice Certificate of Appreciation, The Wildlife Society—Western Section, 2000, 2001 Northern California Athletic Association Most Valuable Cross Country Runner, 1984 American Legion Award, Corcoran High School, 1981, and John Muir Junior High, 1977 CIF Section Champion, Cross Country in 1978
CIF Section Champion, Track & Field 2 mile run in 1981
National Junior Record, 20 kilometer run, 1982
National Age Group Record, 1500 meter run, 1978
Community Activities
District 64 Little League Umpire, 2003-2007
Dixon Little League Umpire, 2006-07
Davis Little League Chief Umpire and Board member, 2004-2005 Davis Little League Safety Officer, 2004-2005
Davis Little League Certified Umpire, 2002-2004
Davis Little League Scorekeeper, 2002
Davis Visioning Group member
Petitioner for Writ of Mandate under the California Environmental Quality Act against City of Woodland decision to approve the Spring Lake Specific Plan, 2002 Served on campaign committees for City Council candidates
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49 Representative Clients/Funders
Law Offices of Stephan C. Volker EDF Renewables
Blum Collins, LLP National Renewable Energy Lab
Eric K. Gillespie Professional Corporation Altamont Winds LLC Law Offices of Berger & Montague Salka Energy
Lozeau | Drury LLP Comstocks Business (magazine)
Law Offices of Roy Haber BioResource Consultants
Law Offices of Edward MacDonald Tierra Data
Law Office of John Gabrielli Black and Veatch
Law Office of Bill Kopper Terry Preston, Wildlife Ecology Research Center Law Office of Donald B. Mooney EcoStat, Inc.
Law Office of Veneruso & Moncharsh US Navy
Law Office of Steven Thompson US Department of Agriculture Law Office of Brian Gaffney US Forest Service
California Wildlife Federation US Fish & Wildlife Service Defenders of Wildlife US Department of Justice
Sierra Club California Energy Commission
National Endangered Species Network California Office of the Attorney General Spirit of the Sage Council California Department of Fish & Wildlife The Humane Society California Department of Transportation Hagens Berman LLP California Department of Forestry
Environmental Protection Information Center California Department of Food & Agriculture Goldberg, Kamin & Garvin, Attorneys at Law Ventura County Counsel Californians for Renewable Energy (CARE) County of Yolo Seatuck Environmental Association Tahoe Regional Planning Agency Friends of the Columbia Gorge, Inc. Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program Save Our Scenic Area Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound East Bay Regional Park District Friends of the Swainson’s Hawk County of Alameda
Alameda Creek Alliance Don & LaNelle Silverstien
Center for Biological Diversity Seventh Day Adventist Church California Native Plant Society Escuela de la Raza Unida Endangered Wildlife Trust Susan Pelican and Howard Beeman and BirdLife South Africa Residents Against Inconsistent Development, Inc.
AquAlliance Bob Sarvey
Oregon Natural Desert Association Mike Boyd
Save Our Sound Hillcroft Neighborhood Fund
G3 Energy and Pattern Energy Joint Labor Management Committee, Retail Food Industry Emerald Farms Lisa Rocca
Pacific Gas & Electric Co. Kevin Jackson
Southern California Edison Co. Dawn Stover and Jay Letto Georgia-Pacific Timber Co. Nancy Havassy
Northern Territories Inc. Catherine Portman (for Brenda Cedarblade) David Magney Environmental Consulting Ventus Environmental Solutions, Inc.
Wildlife History Foundation Panorama Environmental, Inc.
NextEra Energy Resources, LLC Adams Broadwell Professional Corporation Ogin, Inc.
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50 Representative special-status species experience
Common name Species name Description
Field experience
California red-legged frog Rana aurora draytonii Protocol searches; Many detections Foothill yellow-legged frog Rana boylii Presence surveys; Many detections Western spadefoot Spea hammondii Presence surveys; Few detections California tiger salamander Ambystoma californiense Protocol searches; Many detections Coast range newt Taricha torosa torosa Searches and multiple detections Blunt-nosed leopard lizard Gambelia sila Detected in San Luis Obispo County California horned lizard Phrynosoma coronatum frontale Searches; Many detections Western pond turtle Clemmys marmorata Searches; Many detections San Joaquin kit fox Vulpes macrotis mutica Protocol searches; detections Sumatran tiger Panthera tigris Track surveys in Sumatra Mountain lion Puma concolor californicus Research and publications Point Arena mountain beaver Aplodontia rufa nigra Remote camera operation Giant kangaroo rat Dipodomys ingens Detected in Cholame Valley San Joaquin kangaroo rat Dipodomys nitratoides Monitoring & habitat restoration Monterey dusky-footed woodrat Neotoma fuscipes luciana Non-target captures and mapping of dens Salt marsh harvest mouse Reithrodontomys raviventris Habitat assessment, monitoring Salinas harvest mouse Reithrodontomys megalotus
distichlus
Captures; habitat assessment
Bats Thermal imaging surveys
California clapper rail Rallus longirostris Surveys and detections Golden eagle Aquila chrysaetos Numerical & behavioral surveys Swainson’s hawk Buteo swainsoni Numerical & behavioral surveys Northern harrier Circus cyaeneus Numerical & behavioral surveys White-tailed kite Elanus leucurus Numerical & behavioral surveys Loggerhead shrike Lanius ludovicianus Large area surveys Least Bell’s vireo Vireo bellii pusillus Detected in Monterey County Willow flycatcher Empidonax traillii extimus Research at Sierra Nevada breeding sites Burrowing owl Athene cunicularia hypugia Numerical & behavioral surveys Valley elderberry longhorn
beetle
Desmocerus californicus
dimorphus
Monitored success of relocation and habitat
restoration
Analytical
Arroyo southwestern toad Bufo microscaphus californicus Research and report.
Giant garter snake Thamnophis gigas Research and publication Northern goshawk Accipiter gentilis Research and publication Northern spotted owl Strix occidentalis Research and reports Alameda whipsnake Masticophis lateralis
euryxanthus
Expert testimony