California AB697 allows incidental take of certain protected species for a specific transportation project on State Route 37.

AB697 amends the Fish and Game Code to permit the incidental take of specific fully protected species resulting from the Sears Point to Mare Island Improvement Project on State Route 37. The bill specifies that the Department of Fish and Wildlife may authorize such take if certain conditions are met, including the implementation of a monitoring program and adaptive management plan. The bill also requires the department to notify affected parties and solicit their comments before authorizing the take of fully protected birds.

California AB697 allows incidental take of certain protected species for a specific transportation project on State Route 37.

AB697 amends the Fish and Game Code to permit the incidental take of specific fully protected species resulting from the Sears Point to Mare Island Improvement Project on State Route 37. The bill specifies that the Department of Fish and Wildlife may authorize such take if certain conditions are met, including the implementation of a monitoring program and adaptive management plan. The bill also requires the department to notify affected parties and solicit their comments before authorizing the take of fully protected birds.