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The BCG is an advisory group of senior-level biologists representing the interests of all Caltrans’ districts and regions.  Edits were made to this template to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards in June 2020.  Questions and comments regarding this template should be forwarded to Jennifer Osmondson, Division of Environmental Analysis Office of Biological Studies at 916-208-5590 or \u0013 HYPERLINK \"file:///\\\\\\\\ct.dot.ca.gov\\\\dfshq\\\\Environmental\\\\HQ_BIOLOGY\\\\Templates\\\\NESMI%20Revisions\\\\NESMI%20Revisions%20Spring%202020%20ADA\\\\Jennifer.Osmondson@dot.ca.gov\" \\o \"Jennifer Osmondson\" \u0014Jennifer.Osmondson@dot.ca.gov\u0015 or to any member of the BCG.\nThis is a shortened version of the Natural Environment Study (NES) template.  Please see the NES and Biological Assessment (BA) templates for additional information, including format and style guidance.  These templates can be found on the \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://dot.ca.gov/programs/environmental-analysis/standard-environmental-reference-ser/forms-templates\" \\l \"faqs\" \\o \"Forms and Templates Page\" \u0014Forms and Templates Page\u0015 of the \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://dot.ca.gov/programs/environmental-analysis/standard-environmental-reference-ser\" \\o \"Standard Environmental Reference (SER)\" \u0014Standard Environmental Reference (SER)\u0015.  Please see SER \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://dot.ca.gov/programs/environmental-analysis/standard-environmental-reference-ser/volume-3-biological-resources/ch-2-natural-environment-study\" \\o \"SER Volume 3, Chapter 2\" \u0014Volume 3, Chapter 2\u0015 for additional information regarding the content to be included in this template.\nThis template should be used for projects that are:\nOf limited scope and impact to natural resources.\nMinor A or B projects.\nNot ordinarily involving listed species except for “no effect’ and “may affect, not likely to adversely affect” determinations.\nIf you need the detail of the NES, use that template.\nAll BA, NES, and NES (MI) documents prepared for projects on the State Highway System will be prepared by or reviewed by an Associate Environmental Planner (Natural Science), or by a Senior Environmental Planner with experience as an Associate Environmental Planner (Natural Science).  See \u0013 HYPERLINK \"https://dot.ca.gov/-/media/dot-media/programs/environmental-analysis/documents/ser/qc-guidance-a11y.pdf\" \\o \"Quality Control Guidance for Standard Biological Technical Documents and Reports\" \u0014Quality Control Guidance for Standard Biological Technical Documents and Reports\u0015 for additional guidance.  The NES is not acceptable or allowable as the BA.  A NES describes the existing biological environment and how the project alternatives affect that environment.  A NES or NES (MI) must be prepared for all projects and serves as the technical basis for statements made in the environmental document, concerning plants, animals, and natural communities occurring in the biological study area.  The NES summarizes technical documents such as focused species studies, wetland assessments, and biological assessments related to effects on biological resources in the Biological Study Area (BSA) for use in the environmental document.\nThe Biologist will work with the Environmental Generalist/Planner on the data gathering for this study as it will be overlapping and should be consistent.  The purpose and need should be obtained from the Environmental Generalist/Planner.  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