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Susan Kunz 4 future development may create conditions the species deems suitable (i.e., grassy, manicured lawns such as those found in community parks or large private spaces). To avoid adverse effects to the tiene the following measures will be implemented: • The rienE will not be approached, fed, or disturbed. • If nEne are observed loafing or foraging within the project area during the breeding season (September through April), a biologist familiar within nEnE nesting behavior will survey for nests in and around the project area prior to resumption of any work. Repeat surveys after any subsequent delay of work of 3 or more days (during which the birds may attempt to nest). • When nests are found within a 150-ft radius of project activities the work will cease immediately and the Service contacted for further guidance. • In areas where rienE presence is known, signage will be posted to reduce speed limits and inform others of the presence of federally listed species on-site. NEnE occupying the project area during and after construction may be temporarily disturbed by increased noise and human presence. However,the birds will not be injured, killed, or experience reduced reproductive success associated with the proposed housing development. Therefore, effects to the rienE are insignificant. `Ope'ape'a The '6pe'ape'a roosts in woody vegetation across all islands and will leave their young unattended in trees and shrubs during foraging. There are trees and other vegetation nearby the project area that may provide suitable habitat for the '6pe'ape'a. If trees or shrubs 15 ft or taller are cleared during the birthing and pupping season, June I through September 15, there is a risk that young bats could inadvertently be harmed or killed, since they are too young to fly or move away from disturbance. The '6pe'ape'a forage for insects from as low as 3 ft to higher than 500 It above the ground and can become entangled in barbed wire. 'Ope'ape'a may be present nearby where suitable habitat is present. To avoid adverse effects to the '6pe'ape'a the following measures will be implemented: • Woody plants taller than 15 It will not be disturbed, removed, or trimmed during the birthing and rearing season (June I through September 15). • Barbed wire will not be used. `Ope`ape'a occupying the project area during and after construction may be temporarily disturbed by increased noise and human presence. Trees and vegetation taller than 15-ft heights will not be disturbed, trimmed, or cut during the breeding season. Therefore, '6pe'ape'a will not be injured, killed, or experience reduced reproductive success associated with the proposed housing development and effects are insignificant. Hawaiian seabirds Hawaiian seabirds may traverse the project area at night during the breeding, nesting, and fledging seasons (March 1 to December 15). Outdoor lighting could result in seabird