PART C. TAXA-SPECIFIC MEASURES TO MINIMIZE ADVERSE EFFECTS

ADDITIONAL MITIGATION MEASURES FOR FISH SPECIES 

7. Activities undertaken in Sensitive Areas for Fish 

• 7.1. Subject to section
  
  
• 7.2, where a proposed activity will occur in a Sensitive Area for a fish Species, the Municipality shall Contact the MNR to seek further direction. 7.2. Section 7.1 does not apply where the applicable Drainage Works are:
  
  
  1. in a naturally dry condition;
  2. classified as a Class F drain under DFO's Class Authorization System for the Maintenance of Agricultural Municipal Drains in Ontario (ISBN 0-662-72748-7); or
  3. a closed drain. 

ADDITIONAL MITIGATION MEASURES FOR MUSSEL SPECIES 

8. Activities undertaken in Sensitive Areas for Mussels 

• 8.1. Subject to section 8.2, where a proposed activity will occur in a Sensitive Area for a mussel Species, the Municipality shall Contact the MNR to seek further direction.
  
  
• 8.2. Section 8.1 does not apply where the applicable Drainage Works are:
  
  
  1. in a naturally dry condition;
  2. classified as a Class F drain in DFO's Class AuMortzation System for the Maintenance of Agricultural Municipal Drains in Ontario (ISBN 0-662-72748-7); or
  3. a closed drain. 

ADDITIONAL MITIGATION MEASURES FOR TURTLE SPECIES  

9. Training and Required On Site Materials for Turtles 

• 9.1. The Municipality will ensure any person:
  
  
  1. involved in the capture, temporary holding, transfer and release of any turtle Species has received training in proper turtle handling procedures; and
  2. who undertakes an Activity has a minimum of two Holding tubes and cotton sacks on-site at all times. 

10. Activities undertaken in Sensitive Areas and Sensitive Periods for Turtles 

• 10.1. Subject to section 10.2, where a proposed activity will occur in a Sensitive Area for any turtle Species and during a Sensitive Period for that Species, the Municipality shall:
  
  
  1. not undertake any activities that include the excavation of sediment or disturbance to banks during the applicable Sensitive Period unless otherwise authorized;
  2. undertake Activities in accordance with any additional site-specific measures provided in writing by the MNR Designated Representative;
  3. avoid draw-down and de-watering of the Sensitive Area during the applicable Sensitive Period; and