I. To protect Northern Long Eared Bat (Myotis septrionalis) a federally Endangered species: A. If the Contractor witnesses a bat (dead or alive), any activities that may injure any live bats must cease immediately and must contact the MaineDOT Environmental (ENV) Office for further coordination. Dead and/or injured bats will be collected by a MaineDOT biologist for further investigation or transfer to a veterinarian. Work in the vicinity of the live/dead bat sighting will not resume until the ENV office or project resident confirms it is acceptable to do so. II. To protect migratory birds pursuant to the Migratory Bird Act of 1918: A. If the Contractor observes an active bird nest within the project limits, any activities that may disturb the nest or injure birds (i.e., nesting adults, chicks, eggs) must cease immediately, and the Contractor shall contact the ENV Office for further coordination. III. Approvals: A. Temporary Soil Erosion and Water Pollution Control Plan (SEWPCP)
