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dominant macroalgal species shall also be recorded . Average algal height shall be estimated by five measurements. Percent cover of substrate, unconsolidated substrate (rubble, shell hash, rhodoliths), sand and sediment over hardbottom shall be recorded . The maximum physical relief of hardbottom from the lowest point to highest point in the quadrat, shall be measured to the nearest centimeter. Sediment accumulation measurements will be performed within all quadrats located on the flat (horizontal) surface of hardbottom along each transect. Five random measurements of sediment thickness will be performed with each quadrat using a ruler to measure to the nearest cm. Continuous layers of sediment less than 1 cm covering the hardbottom surface and benthos shall be recorded . Sediment accumulation measurements shall also be recorded at each pin along the transect and at 1 -meter west of each pin (with the exception of the pins marking the nearshore hardbottom edge) using a ruler to measure to the nearest cm. Monitoring Schedule Monitoring events shall consist of a pre-construction survey conducted in the summer prior to construction , an immediate post-construction survey conducting during the summer after project completion (May 1 through September 30), and three subsequent annual post-construction monitoring events conducted during the summer months (May 1 through September 30). This proposal specifically addresses monitoring requirements for the 2007 monitoring event. Additional monitoring events will be addressed under separate authorization. Deliverables/Reporting Requirements All data deliverables shall be provided within 60 days after completion of the survey. Data deliverables include all digital video transects on compact disk, frame-grabbed images from all transects on compact disk, PointCount files and associated data (i.e. PTS files, MGR files, cd .dat files) , Excel spreadsheets of Point Count data (raw data and summary files) , and Excel spreadsheets of in-situ quadrat data . The monitoring reports, with appropriate graphics/tables, statistical analysis of the collected data and assessment of project-related impacts to the hardbottom communities, shall be provided within 90 days after completion of the survey. Reports shall be provided in both hard copy and digital format. Notification Requirements: Adverse weather conditions and Implementation of the Contingency Monitoring Plan During the course of each survey, the Consultant shall submit weekly progress reports via email to the County Bureau of Beaches and Coastal Systems. The weekly progress reports shall consist of a brief narrative describing the progress of work during the week and predicted schedule for the following week. If adverse weather conditions are encountered which do not allow for field operations, the biological consultant shall maintain a log of all attempts to conduct the survey and weather/visibility conditions which prevented collection of the required data. If the biological monitoring team encounters poor visibility conditions that prevent collection of data while they are in the field , conditions shall be documented with digital video at the site. C: Ooeunente end SmngsyomImngV_a 8e ngs\Temporary Intemat ReSIOLK2EV02 sow FINAL dao 4