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Ecological Associates, Inc. — Cost Proposal and Scope of Work 3 C. Nest Marking and Monitoring (Task 4). A representative sample of nests will be marked for determination of nest fate and reproductive success (not to exceed 100 nests total). Nests will be marked using a series of stakes and surveyor's tape. These nests will be monitored throughout their incubation period to determine nest fate (e.g., hatched, washed out, depredated, vandalized, etc.). After an appropriate incubation period, and in accordance with the FWC Handbook, nests will be excavated to determine reproductive success. Two measures of reproductive success will be calculated: hatching success (the percentage of eggs in the nest that hatch) and emerging success (the percentage of eggs in the nest that produce hatchlings which successfully escape from the nest). D. Nighttime Lighting Evaluation (Task 5). EAI will perform one comprehensive nighttime lighting evaluation within the Project Area during the early part of the nesting season (initial survey) to identify lights not in compliance with local lighting regulations. Each non-compliant light will be identified using a laser -sighted, sub -meter GPS and assigned a Problem Code based on the extent to which it illuminates the beach. A standard facility report (which will include County - specific data fields) will be prepared, identifying each facility and all non-compliant lights. The reports will also include a photo and map (aerial view) of the property, as well as recommendations for appropriate and cost-effective means for correcting each non-compliant light. Reports will be submitted to APTIM within 30 days of the survey. E. Late Season Nest Relocations (Task 6) If construction occurs in November 2019, EAI will relocate nests from the Project Area beginning 65 days prior to the start of construction (beginning as early as August 28). All nests will be relocated before 9am and will be moved to an adjacent beach location with conditions appropriate for sea turtle nest incubation and hatching (no known erosion or lighting problems). Nest relocations will be billed at $152.70 per nest (Based on data provided by Indian River County, EAI estimates 15 nests requiring relocation). F. Reporting (Tasks 7a -7b). 1. Nesting Season Summary: A series of tables and figures showing nesting activity by month, numbers of marked nests, and fates of marked nests as well as results of reproductive success analyses will be prepared and submitted to APTIM within 90 days of the completion of all monitoring activities. 2. Summary Spreadsheet of Sea Turtle Nesting Activity: At the end of the 2019 nesting season, a permit -required Excel spreadsheet summarizing all nesting activity and reproductive success will be prepared and submitted electronically to APTIM, JCP Compliance, and FWC (spreadsheet is only required if nest relocations are performed in advance of construction activities).