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j. An assessment of the project's direct and indirect potential impacts and cumulative impacts on the subject habitat, including water quality impacts. k. A discussion of potential mitigation measures that would avoid or minimize temporary and permanent impacts, proposed mitigation measures, contingency measures, and monitoring plans. 7. 1-The city may require that the applicant request a separate evaluation of the site by WDFW staff to confirm the findings of the habitat assessment. 8. The department shall review the habitat assessment and either: a. Accept the habitat assessment as complete and include any recommended mitigation measures necessary to reduce impacts to the critical fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas or affected species as project requirements; or b. Require preparation of a habitat management planHMP if the habitat assessment indicates potential unmitigated adverse impacts to the critical fish and wildlife habitat conservation areas or affected species. G .Habitat Management Plan. "Habitat management plan" means an activity proposed by a public agency or private entity, and approved by the planning director,within an area which may impact a fish and wildlife habitat conservation area to preserve, protect or enhance the fish and wildlife habitat conservation area. 1. HMP Submittal and Review Process. The habitat management plan shall be prepared by a qualified professional who understands the habitat requirements for the affected species.The consultant must demonstrate such expertise to the satisfaction of the director,who may require resumes,work examples or other information demonstrating professional expertise on relevant habitat and/or fisheries issues.The city will meet with the consultant and direct preparation of the habitat management plan.The city must review and accept the habitat management plan as complete before issuing any approvals for the proposed development. In the event of a dispute regarding appropriate content in the habitat management plan,the city may require additional studies or additional supporting information as provided for Iain Section 19.37.070 of this chapter. be included in a habitat management plan: consistent with the requirements of this chapter; and wildlife habitat sections of this chapter. conservation area and any affected species including the potential direct, indirect,and cumulative effects of the proposed action on the regulated species and its habitat within the project area. c. Provisions to reduce or eliminate the impacts of the proposed development activities on any fish of the project that may benefit or promote the recovery of listed species and arc included as an EMC Title 19.37 (Critical Areas) Page 56