that the project and funding per phase/future phases are consistent across the Sarasota/Manatee MPO LRTP, the Sarasota/Manatee MPO TIP, the FDOT STIP, and the FDOT Work Program.
FDOT is considering the following project commitments:
1 The most recent version of the USFWS Standard Protection Measures for the Eastern Indigo Snake will be adhered to during construction of the proposed project;
2 The most recent version of the USFWS Standard Manatee Conditions for In-Water Work will be adhered to during construction of the proposed project;
3 The NMFS Protected Species Construction Conditions and NMFS Vessel Strike Avoidance Measures, NOAA Fisheries SERO will be adhered to during the construction of the proposed project;
4 Updated surveys for Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) will be conducted during the design phase of the project. The seagrass beds adjacent to the existing bridge in the project's northwest and northeast quadrants will be delineated with buoys to prevent adverse impacts from barges and small work boats during new bridge construction and existing bridge demolition;
5 Consultation will be re-initiated with NMFS regarding Section 7 and Essential Fish Habitat during the design phase of the project;
6 If the monarch butterfly is listed by USFWS as threatened or endangered and the project may affect the species, FDOT commits to reinitiating consultation with USFWS to determine appropriate avoidance and minimization measures for protection of the newly listed species;
7 Upon listing of the tricolored bat, if the project contains suitable habitat and requires tree trimming and/or clearing, FDOT will not conduct tree trimming/clearing activities during the tricolored bat pup season (May 1 to July 15) and when bats may be in torpor (when temperatures are below 45 degrees Fahrenheit);
8 Upon listing of the tricolored bat, if the project contains suitable habitat and FDOT needs to trim or clear trees or perform work on bridges/culverts during the maternity season and/or when the temperature is below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, then FDOT will survey the study area for evidence of the tricolored bat. The Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat Survey Guidance (USFWS), appendix J acoustic survey protocol in the year-round range (mist netting is not being conducted in Florida at this time), will be used for areas with tree trimming/clearing. For bridges and culverts, the Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat Survey Guidance (USFWS), appendix J acoustic survey protocol in the year-round range (mist netting is not being conducted in Florida at this time), will be used for areas with tree trimming/clearing. For bridges and culverts, the Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat Survey Guidance (USFWS), appendix J acoustic survey protocol in the year-round range (mist netting is not being conducted in Florida at this time), will be used for areas with tree trimming/clearing. For bridges and culverts, the Indiana Bat and Northern Long-eared Bat Survey Guidance (USFWS), appendix J acoustic survey protocol in the year-round range (mist netting is not being conducted in Florida at this time), will be used for areas with tree trimming/clearing. For bridges and culverts, the Indiana Bat and
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