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measures and estimate the conservation value of proposed mitigation measures developed during the project. 3. Analysis of Minimization and Mitigation Alternatives This section shall involve the development of minimization measures to reduce the potential for "take" associated with the proposed activity or activities, as well as the development of mitigation measures to offset "take" which may still occur despite minimization efforts. Additionally, the CONSULTANT shall lay out reasonable alternatives to the proposed activity/activities and compare the potential impacts of each with the proposed activity/activities. 1) Minimization Examples may include but are not limited to: Using other beach management techniques, such as beach nourishment, in place of, or in conjunction with, armoring to ensure suitable nesting habitat will remain; limiting the timing of construction to avoid the main portion of the nesting season and surveying for and marking and avoiding all nests laid outside the main portion of the nesting season; limiting the types of armoring structures that might be used to minimize encroachment onto the nesting beach; siting armoring structures as far landward as possible; and removing armoring if it is determined to not be effective or to be causing a significant adverse impact to the beach and dune system. 2) Mitigation Examples may include but are not limited to: Purchasing fee - title or development rights to undeveloped beachfront properties; restoringthe coastal dunes and vegetation; renourishing eroded beaches with beach -quality sand outside of sea turtle nesting season; conducting an appropriate nest monitoring program of all the County shoreline (22.4 miles); enforcing a beach lighting ordinance; and educating local residents and beach visitors about sea turtles and threats to theirsurvival. 4. Develop the Habitat Conservation Pian. A report will be generated that will outline recommendations) to the proposed minimization and mitigation activities to federally listed species and their habitat. (This shall not be limited to only sea turtle species, but shall also include a brief overview of any other protected species which may be affected. A considerable amount of time, meetings and coordination is expected to take place through the negotiations and Section 10 application procedure. The CONSULTANT shall be expected to assist the COUNTY throughout the entire process. All guidelines outlined by the USFWS shall be strictly followed in preparation of the HCP and Section 10 Permit application. The following information shall be provided in the HCP in a format acceptable to the United State Fish and Wildlife Service. 4