J-1503050-09_NASCC WHMP_0005.pdf

NAS CORPUS CHRISTI BASH

PROGRAM

WILDLIFE HAZARD MANAGEMENT

PLAN

Enclosure (1)

1. Introduction

a. This Wildlife Hazard Management Plan (WHMP) is the source document for the Integrated Wildlife Damage Management (IWDM) strategy and requirements at Naval Air Station Corpus Christi (NASCC) and its Navy Outlying Fields (NOLF) at Waldron (KNWL), Cabaniss (KNGW), and Goliad (KNGT). This document was developed by the NASCC Bird/Animal Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Working Group (BWG) and is approved by the Commanding Officer (CO). Accordingly, any deviation from the plan expressed herein must be sanctioned by the BWG and briefed to the CO. The WHMP provides the final BASH program component combining the local BASH program concept of operations, NASCCINST 3750.16B, and wildlife hazards identified in the Wildlife Hazard Assessment (WHA) with specific IWDM actions to mitigate, control, remove, or depredate these hazards to local airfield operations. The WHMP infuses risk management into resource planning by identifying habitat modification techniques and wildlife management actions for priority funding which will provide the greatest improvement to aviation safety.

b. IWDM actions, addressed below, will be managed by the Air Operations Officer and the BWG, and updated annually. [Paragraph 6 addresses Airfield Environment Management (AEM) which provides airfield habitat management procedures and requirements for each of the categories as detailed in FAA Advisory Circular 150/5200-33C. It prioritizes grounds maintenance and pest management funding by segregating the airfield operating area into BASH Mitigation Zones (BMZ). Paragraph 7 addresses Wildlife Management (WM). It prioritizes identified wildlife hazards by risk severity and provides specific actions to manage their presence or removal from the airfield.]

2. BWG Members

2.1 Air Operations Officer (Chairman)

2.2 Assistant Air Operations Officer

2.3 Aviation Safety Officer

2.4 Airfield Manager

2.5 Deputy Airfield Manager

2.6 U.S. Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services

(USDA-WS) BASH Coordinator

2.7 USDA-WS BASH Technician

2.8 Community Planning and Liaison Officer (CPLO)

2.9 Air Traffic Control Facilities Officer (ATCFO)

2.10 Natural Resources Manager

2.11 Deputy Public Works Officer

2.12 Airfield Services WDDT Lead

2.13 Training Air Wing 4 (TW-4) Aviation Safety Officer

2.14 TW-4 Ground Safety Officer

2.15 Tenant Command Safety Representatives

3. Requirements. A WHMP integrates the local WHA, Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP), Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP), AEM, WM and OPNAVINST 3750.6S Safety Management System (SMS) principles into a cohesive strategy to mitigate aviation safety risks posed by wildlife hazards to local airfield operations.

a. Federal permits

Federal Fish and Wildlife Depredation Permit, kept at the Natural Resources Management Branch. They are required for the lethal removal of migratory birds.

Renewal of the permit involves the USDA Biologist completing a Form 37. This describes the methods used, recommendations made and damage caused during the period covered by the permit. The USDA Biologist also includes a list of species, numbers and reason/justification that should be covered in the new permit, in order to maintain aviation safety for the new permitting period. In addition, the USDA Biologist completes a report of all species and numbers that were dispersed/harassed, lethally removed and any nests that may have been destroyed under the permit. This is all forwarded to the Natural Resources Division who reviews it and sends it, along with the additional information they provide to the permitting office.

Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Migratory Bird Permit Office.

Federal Migratory Bird Permit for Depredation – Airports, Effective: 04/01/2021 Expires:

03/31/2026 Permit Number: MB122529-0, valid at NASCC, KNGW, KNWL, and KNGT.

Electronic copy of permit is maintained at S:\NACC\AirOps\BASH\Depredation Permits.

Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Migratory Bird Permit Office.

Depredation – Wildlife Services, Effective: 04/01/2021 Expires: 03/31/2022 Permit Number:

MB714649-0, valid for use by USDA APHIS WILDLIFE SERVICES - TEXAS. Electronic copy of permit is maintained at S:\NACC\AirOps\BASH\Depredation Permits.

b. State permits

N/A

c. Integration with other management plans and guidance documents.

(1) NASCC Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP)

(2) NASCC Integrated Pest Management Plan (IPMP)

4. References

(a) CNICINST 3750.1A

(b) NASCCINST 3750.16B

(c) NASCC INRMP 12/1/2013

(d) NASCC IPMP

(e) NASCC WILDLIFE HAZARD ASSESSMENT (WHA) 1/1/2013

(f) CNIC BASH MANUAL

(g) FAA AC 150/5200 33C

(h) FAA PART 139 CERT ALERT 16-03

(i) FAA PART 139 CERT ALERT 98-05

(j) USDA VEGETATION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR AIRPORTS

(k) WILFLIFE HAZARD MANAGEMENT AT AIRPORTS MANUAL

(l) NASCC JOINT LAND USE STUDY

(m) NASCC STORMWATER STUDY AND ASSESSMENT

5. BASH Mitigation Zones (BMZ). (Appendices 1-4)

a. BMZ 1- Area encompassed by the runway primary surface area defined as 500 feet or 1,000 feet laterally from runway centerline for Class A and B runways respectively to include the Type I and II clear zones at the ends of the runways as defined in UFC 2-000-05N, Appendix E.

b. BMZ 2 - Area from the edge of the primary surface area out to the airfield perimeter fence.

At Truax, Waldron, Cabaniss, and Goliad BMZ 2 extends to the airfield perimeter fenceline.

c. BMZ 3 - Area from airfield perimeter fence or notional perimeter boundary to the installation perimeter fence for Truax airfield. Waldron, Cabaniss, and Goliad are not within the NASCC installation.

d. BMZ 4 - Area from NASCC installation perimeter fence typically out to 10,000 feet but may extend out to five miles. Waldron, Cabaniss, and Goliad this distance is measured from the center of the airfield.

6. Airfield Environment Mitigations (AEM)

a. In alignment with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5200-33C the AEM defines the airfield environment mitigations, BMZ mapping and resourcing requirements below for each of the local BASH-relevant categories. Non-relevant categories marked as N/A.

(1) Waste disposal

(a) Transfer station- The JC Elliot Landfill operates a waste transfer station near OLF Cabaniss. The transfer station is located 2000 ft to the northwest of the approach to Runway 13 and falls within BMZ 4. USDA-WS should work closely with the CPLO to establish relations with JC Elliot Landfill administration personnel. Formal agreements should include covering of all putrid waste daily, in order to limit foraging by Vultures, Caracara, Laughing Gulls, Herring Gulls, and other scavenging birds.

(b) Fishing Boat Waste - NASCC has two fish cleaning stations located within BMZ 3.

One is located near the Outdoor Recreation Adventure Center (ORAC). The second is located near the NASCC RV Park. No issues have been reported however continual monitoring for bird activity is recommended.

(c) Landfills - The JC Elliot Landfill operates near OLF Cabaniss. The landfill is located 2000 ft to the northwest of the approach to Runway 13 and falls within BMZ 4. USDA-WS should work closely with the CPLO to establish relations with JC Elliot Landfill administration personnel.

Formal agreements should include covering of all putrid waste daily, in order to limit foraging by Vultures, Caracara, Laughing Gulls, Herring Gulls, and other scavenging birds.

(d) Underwater Waste Discharge – N/A

(e) Recycling centers - N/A

(f) Construction and demolition disposal sites and facilities - N/A

(g) Fly ash disposal - N/A

(h) Composting Operation - N/A

(i) Trash Receptacles - NASCC/OLFs – Trash receptacles located within BMZ 2 and 3 at Truax are emptied twice a week. Patrons are encouraged to keep lids and doors closed on receptacles at all times.

(2) Water management facilities

(a) Storm water management - NASCC encompasses over 2,800 acres, with storm water drained by a collection system that includes approximately 255,000 linear feet (lf) of storm sewers and culverts, 47,000 lf of open channels, 485 manholes, 1,166 inlets, and 46 outfalls.

These areas also include a large number of industrial, commercial and administrative buildings and support structures. The balance of the water management facility is made up of housing and recreational areas. The average imperviousness of the overall installation has been estimated at 35 percent. The facility is located on a coastal plane with little topographic relief;

much of the heavily developed central portion of the base is between 11 and 14 feet above mean sea level (AMSL). This limits main branches of the storm water collection system to shallow slopes. Lower segments of some storm lines are at or below sea level. Refer to Section 7, Hazard Priority 2 for further actions.

(b) Wastewater treatment facilities - NASCC has two wastewater treatment facilities that fall within BMZ 3. The wastewater treatment facility used for NASCC is within BMZ 3 and is located roughly 1200ft from the approach to Runway 22. The second wastewater treatment facility is the Laguna Madre Wastewater Treatment facility which falls within BMZ 4 and is 1.2 miles from the approach to Runway 31L.These facilities have not been identified as a BASH hazard.

(c) Artificial marshes – N/A

(d) Wastewater discharge and sludge disposal – N/A

(3) Wetlands

(a) Truax - The most recent wetland delineation for the Main Station was completed in 2004 (Turner Collie & Braden Inc. 2004). Approximately 106.1 ac (42.9 ha) of palustrine and estuarine wetlands are present at the Main Station. The USFWS National Wetlands Inventory database has identified approximately 122.9 ac (49.7 ha) of additional wetlands at the Main Station. Typical wetland types present include salt marsh, vegetated tidal flats, and freshwater marsh. Wetlands at the Main Station occur primarily along the littoral zone of Oso Bay and just inland from coastal areas as isolated depressions. These areas attract large numbers of Wading Birds, Shorebirds, Gulls/Terns, Commorants/Pelicans, and Waterfowl. Portions inside the perimeter fence have suffered fish and crab kills due to lowering dissolved oxygen in the summer causing a spike in bird activity as they are scavenged.

(b) Cabaniss - The most recent wetland delineation for NOLF Cabaniss was completed in 2004 (Turner Collie & Braden Inc. 2004). Approximately 28.2 ac (11.4 ha) of wetlands are present at NOLF Cabaniss. The USFWS National Wetlands Inventory database has identified approximately 30.3 ac (12.3 ha) of additional wetlands at NOLF Cabaniss. All of the wetlands at NOLF Cabaniss are associated with the floodplain areas along Oso Creek. Due to the brackish water conditions and the mixture of vegetation associated with Oso Creek, including woodland communities, a variety of wetland types occur at NOLF Cabaniss. These areas attract Wading Birds, Shorebirds, Gulls/Terns, and Waterfowl. These types of birds are often observed flying over runways to congregate at this location. Features such as this wetland create dangerous travel corridors across approach and departure paths.

(c) Waldron - The most recent wetland delineation for NOLF Waldron was completed in 2004 and identified no jurisdictional wetlands at NOLF Waldron (Turner Collie & Braden Inc.

2004). The USFWS National Wetlands Inventory database has identified approximately 27.3 ac

(11.0 ha) of wetlands at NOLF Waldron. Wetlands at NOLF Waldron are located primarily outside of the airfield area and occur within the Clear Zone areas located off the ends of the runways. Areas attract Wading Birds, Gulls/Terns, Waterfowl and create dangerous travel corridors across approach and departure paths.

(d) Goliad - A wetland delineation has not been conducted at NOLF Goliad. The USFWS National Wetlands Inventory database has identified approximately 14.5 ac (5.9 ha) of wetlands at NOLF Goliad. A majority of the wetland acreage at NOLF Goliad is associated with the freshwater pond located between the two runways, although a few small pockets of wetlands are located near the runways, outside the active areas of the airfield. This area attracts an extremely high number of Waterfowl. Features such as this wetland create dangerous travel corridors across approach and departure paths.

(4) Dredge spoil containment areas - N/A

(5) Agricultural activities

(a) Crop production - NOLF Cabaniss includes approximately 116 ac (46.9 ha) of land leased for hay production and approximately 40 ac (16.2 ha) of land located in the Clear Zone leased for row crop production. The Navy recently designated approximately 500 ac (202 ha) of NOLF Goliad as agricultural outlease lands, that will include hay production within areas surrounding the runways at this site. Forbid harvesting and/or cutting operations during daylight hours with the exception of weekends when no flight operations occur. All crop selections are to be reviewed by the BWG prior to approval.

(b) Livestock production - Three separate leases for grazing cattle and horses totaling 64 ac (25.9 ha) are located in the Clear Zone areas at NOLF Waldron. Occasional grazing may be authorized on out-lease parcels; however, the terms of the out-lease should require all dead livestock to be removed from the lease within 24 hours of discovery to reduces the risk of attracting scavengers such as turkey vultures to the area.

(c) Aquaculture – N/A

(d) Alternative uses of agricultural land – N/A

(6) Golf courses, landscaping and other land use areas

(a) Gravel areas and gravel roof top – NASCC/OLF areas of gravel exist primarily around buildings, along edges such as sidewalks, service roads, and construction laydown yards found within BMZ 2 and 3. None of these areas have been designated as wildlife attractants.

These areas should continue to be monitored in the future to ensure they are not attracting birds to the area. Any plans for modification to these areas in the future should be reviewed by the

BWG.

(b) Grass maintenance – Grass maintenance varies at each of the airfields at NASCC and OLFs. It is recommended that all airfields maintain grass height between 7’ to 14” within BMZ 1 and BMZ 2 using BASH PRIORITY ONE as the guideline to negotiate maintenance contracts.

(c) Herbicide and pesticide – Herbicides are used for vegetation control within BMZ 1, 2 and 3 at NASCC/OLFs. Herbicides can be a valuable tool for managing vegetation however, incorrect application can result in creation of wildlife hazards. Large herbicide application should be reviewed by the BWG prior to implementation. Herbicide treatments inside the airfield perimeter shall be scheduled in such a way to not allow for seed production of the vegetation being treated. Initial herbicide treatments are not allowed late summer to early fall (August – October) if the vegetation being treated has reached maturity. Herbicide application during this window causes treated plants to drop their seeds. This condition is known to cause a spike in granivorus bird activity. Mourning Doves show up in our Top Ten Species Risk Profile at number four and is one example of a species that would cause an increase hazard if treatments occur in the stated time window.

Pesticides are used within BMZ 2 and 3 at NASCC. Pesticides are commonly used on structures to control insects and rodents. Pesticides can be an effective tool in mitigating prey base on the airfield. Any large scale pesticide application should be reviewed by the BWG prior to implementation.

(d) Tree and shrub maintenance – Tree and shrub maintenance at NASCC/OLFs varies at each of the airfields. BASH PRIORITY ONE is the standard for BMZ 1 and 2.

(e) Commercial fishing – N/A

(f) Shellfish harvesting – N/A

(7) Hunting programs - N/A

7. Wildlife Management

a. Wildlife Hazard Assessment Summary

During the WHA a total of 216 different species of birds and mammals were observed at NASCC Truax airfield and NOLF Waldron, Cabaniss, and Goliad. At Truax Woodland Birds make up 20% of the total strikes followed by Aerial Foragers at 16%. Grassland Birds and Shrubland Birds each make up 14% of the 1272 total strikes at NASCC (2010-2020). While swallows are the most commonly struck species, Raptors such as Turkey Vultures, Black Vultures and Broad-Winged Hawks represent the highest cost related to strikes. However, these are by no means the only species of concern at NASCC. Numerous species of mammals were observed within the AOA at NASCC. Of these the Javelina (Pecari angulatus), because of their high numbers, propensity to form loose bands from 2-25, and their size (40-50lbs) are species of concern. Recommendations continue to be aimed at improving strike reporting, program awareness, program management, and implementation of passive and direct control methods with a focus on problem species identified in strike data.

A number of hazardous wildlife species do not show up using normal Risk Assessment methods due to a lack of strike incidents; however, they do pose a significant risk to aircraft operations. For that reason, some of these species will be analyzed separately.

b. Wildlife species most hazardous to aviation at NASCC (from WHA list)

Observed Hazardous Species Risk Assessment

SPECIES

HAZARD

SCORE Probability

RISK

SCORE

White-Tailed Deer 88 1 88

Javelina (no score available)

Coyote 22 1 22

Free Ranging Dog 71 1 71

c. Strike data

Species Total Strikes Scaled Strikes SSSQ RHS RHS Squared Risk (SSSQ*RHSS) Proportion of Risk

Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura) 16 25 625 60 3,600 2250000 26.81% Laughing Gull (Leucophaeus atricilla) 35 54.6875 2990.723 21.69 470 1407003.717 16.77% Black Vulture (Coragyps atratus) 10 15.625 244.1406 72 5,184 1265625 15.08% Mourning Dove (Zenaida macroura) 64 100 10000 9 81 810000 9.65% Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) 17 26.5625 705.5664 26.72 714 503745.0625 6.00% Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) 8 12.5 156.25 43 1,849 288906.25 3.44% Redhead (Aythya americana) 7 10.9375 119.6289 39.1 1,529 182889.8682 2.18% Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) 38 59.375 3525.391 6 36 126914.0625 1.51% Ruby-throated Hummingbird (Archilochus colubris) 38 59.375 3525.391 6 36 126914.0625 1.51% Cave Swallow (Petrochelidon fulva) 19 29.6875 881.3477 10 100 88134.76563 1.05%

Species Risk Profile for NAS Corpus Christi 2010-2020

Bird strike totals based on WESS and RMI reporting system 2010-2020.

d. The BASH program at NASCC shall implement an integrated approach to wildlife damage management. To that end many strategies being implemented are designed to have mitigating effects on numerous wildlife species. Passive and direct control measures should include habitat management and daily patrols conducted by trained WDDT members that can include active dispersal, exclusion, lethal control, mandatory strike/near miss reporting, regularly scheduled formal surveys, and airport personnel training. Strike/near miss data, which may include species and location, is compiled and analyzed in order to identify trends which are used to develop and evaluate targeted mitigation strategies. These strategies will be referred to as Normal BASH program strategies. Below are strategies being implemented that are species specific which are aimed at reducing overall strike rates and reducing costs associated with wildlife strikes.

White-tailed Deer

Deer species are generally browsers, preferring broad-leaf weeds, shrubs, and trees. Deer, in particular, are also attracted to agricultural fields. Tall fences can discourage these animals from entering the airfield area. Fencing should be secured to the ground as deer will often push under a fence with little more than an 8 to 10 inch opening. During the non-hunting times of the year, an aggressive pyrotechnic and depredation program should be initiated. During night-time and low-visibility operations, airfields with significant deer populations should perform pre-flight and pre-landing runway sweeps. Deer will also take advantage of forested areas near an airfield for cover. If tree stands are located in the airfield environment and no fencing is on site, then tree line vegetation (edge effect) and forest understory need to be routinely cleared to enable effective harassment.

Raptors (Vultures, Falcons, Eagles, Kites, and Hawks)

Raptors are hazardous to aircraft because of their size, and soaring flight tendencies. Many raptors fly using thermals in search of prey and for transiting to other areas. Flight operations should avoid areas with thermals generating terrain such as ridgelines, rolling hills, and near large bodies of water. Landfills are particularly attractive to vultures and should be avoided during flight operations. In the fall, raptors will migrate in large concentrations riding thermals in groups called kettles. Aircraft operating from airfields in known raptor migration concentration areas should avoid ridgelines, rolling hills, and large bodies of water during the fall migration period. This information should be in pre-flight briefings and bird advisories. Removing dead animals on and around the airfield, proper management of landfills, and rodent and insect control on airfields can help control raptors. Any obsolete airfield poles, signs, other above ground fixtures, and trees that can be used as a perch location should be removed especially those nearest to the active runways. Inactive nests should be removed. Pyrotechnics, propane cannons, and depredation can disperse or remove these birds. Edge habitats should be limited in the areas near the airfield as these provide small mammal habitat. Grass management for raptors is an unsettled science. Longer grasses may increase small mammal populations but may also greatly decrease hunting effectiveness while shorter grasses may decrease small mammal populations but increase hunting effectiveness. Each airfield should be proactive if they have a raptor issue due to the threat to airfield safety. Grass management should be considered adaptive and written that way in maintenance contracts so adjustments can be made if one grass length is determined ineffective for raptor control. Research has discovered that juvenile or first-year birds present the highest risk for a bird strike. Problem raptors, especially juveniles and first-year birds, can be removed by capture and relocation, but certain individuals may require depredation if relocation does not work. Special permitting procedures are required for harassing and depredating eagles.

Coyotes and Foxes

These animals are attracted to airfields by rodents, rabbits, and other food sources. Dens may be found in mounds, banks, culverts, and other suitable areas. Chain link fencing used for deer control will also be effective as long as it is securely attached to or buried in the ground. Rodent control may reduce the numbers of these animals. Use pyrotechnics to scare these animals supported by an aggressive depredation program.

e. BASH HAZARD PRIORITY ONE

(1) Target Issue: NASCC and Outlying Airfields contain heavily overgrown areas within BMZ 2. This includes areas within stormwater ditches and basins. Large trees and brush provide cover, nesting, and perching habitat for many bird species. Large mammals such as coyotes, javelina, and white-tailed deer also utilize this habitat for cover. Areas identified as rookeries by the USDA Biologist or BWG should be considered the highest priority and removed first.

(2) Specific Actions Needed to Control or Address: Clear and maintain all vegetation located within BMZ 2. Mowing regimes shall be scheduled in such a manner as to produce an area that contains low plant diversity, high plant density, equal vegetation heights throughout the mowing area and no un-vegetated areas (CNIC BASH MANUAL 2018). Grass height within BMZ 2 for all airfields shall be maintained between 7” to 14”. All trees and shrubs should be removed to establish a monotypic stand of grass. Bare areas located within BMZ 1 and 2 should be established with grasses known to have low wildlife value. Any project that disturbs the soil, such as land clearing projects, shall be followed up with hydroseeding of a native grass commonly found on the airfield. This shall include a weed and feed post treatment to reduce invasive species and further help establish the site as a grassland habitat. Any hydro-seeding operations within BMZ 1 and 2 shall be reviewed by the BWG prior to implementation. Short term solutions for stormwater ditches and basins are to remove vegetation causing blockage to assure optimum efficiency. Aquatic herbicide can be used to control vegetation ;however, care should be taken not to heavily treat the sides of the ditch which can lead to major erosion. Long term solutions are to go underground with these drainage ditches or concrete line ditches to completely eliminate vegetation growth. Areas of concern located in BMZ 3 shall be addressed as time/funding allows.

(2.1) Areas within BMZ 2 at Truax are unmaintained and overgrown with woody vegetation. They exist in multiple location throught the airfield and can be view in ANNEX 1 TRUAX_BASH_MAPBOOK. Areas of concern are outlined in green and labeled “Woody Vegetation” with a total acreage in the label.

(2.2) Areas within BMZ 2 at Waldron are unmaintained and overgrown with woody vegetation. They exist in multiple location throught the airfield and can be view in ANNEX 1 WALDRON_BASH_MAPBOOK. Areas of concern are outlined in green and labeled “Woody Vegetation” with a total acreage in the label.

(2.3) Areas within BMZ 2 at Cabaniss are unmaintained and overgrown with woody vegetation. They exist in multiple location throught the airfield and can be view in ANNEX 1 Cabaniss_BASH_MAPBOOK. Areas of concern are outlined in green and labeled “Woody Vegetation” with a total acreage in the label.

(2.4) Areas within BMZ 2 at Goliad are unmaintained and overgrown with woody vegetation. They exist in multiple location throught the airfield and can be view in ANNEX 1 GOLIAD_BASH_MAPBOOK. Areas of concern are outlined in green and labeled “Woody Vegetation” with a total acreage in the label.

(2.5) At Truax the storm water ditches on the 31R and 31L end are overgrown with aquatic vegetation that attract Wading Birds, Waterfowl, and Black Birds. Areas can be viewed in

ANNEX 1 TRUAX_BASH_MAPBOOK.

(2.6) OLF Cabaniss has a large storm water drainage ditch that borders the south east perimeter of the airfield. It is heavily overgrown with trees, shrubs, and aquatic vegetation. Areas can be viewed in ANNEX 1 Cabaniss_BASH_MAPBOOK.

(3) Responsibilities, requirements and assessment

(a) Action lead is the Public Works Department Facilities Management Division

(FMD).

(b) Coordination and communication required and relationship to other program areas/plans: close coordination is required with AFM and USDA in order to identify and prioritize these issues into the Master Airfield Priority List. Local FMD personnel will need to incorporate work requests into the Work Induction Board (WIB) for further action.

(c) Funding – TBD

(d) Execution timeline: FY 22 and beyond.

(e) Action/project effectiveness and measures of effectiveness: Cleared areas will not encourage wildlife habitation, including birds. Cleared areas should yield a lower bird and wildlife density. The total number of birds and wildlife observations will decrease over time.

f. BASH HAZARD PRIORITY TWO

(1) Target issue: NASCC and Outlying Airfields have areas within BMZ 2 that do not drain within 48 hours. These areas of standing water attract multiple species of wading birds, shorebirds, and ducks. If not addressed areas can develop aquatic vegetation that not only provide food sources for species noted, but also act as an indicator of developing wetlands. If left for too long of a time period, it is possible these areas could be designated as wetlands and would require additional cost and steps to mitigate.

(2) Specific actions needed to control or address target issue:

(2.1) At Truax drainage issues can be found in multiple locations. Perimeter road was raised and has caused several drainage issues near the 31R and 31L approach ends. Four culverts need to be installed to allow water to move under perimeter road into the storm water drainage ditch.

Some areas may need to be regraded to completely to eliminate the issue. Areas can be viewed in ANNEX 1 TRUAX_BASH_MAPBOOK. Areas of concern are shaded in light blue and labeled as “drainage areas +48hours”.

(2.2) OLF Goliad has a pond located within BMZ 2. The pond should be drained by breaching the dam or other means necessary to eliminate standing water. Open water and the aquatic vegetation found within this site has been identified as a major attractant for multiple species of ducks and wading birds. Breaching or other means should be coordinated with the BWG. Area can be viewed in ANNEX 1 GOLIAD_BASH_MAPBOOK.

(3) Responsibilities, requirements and assessment

(a) Action lead is Public Works Department Facilities Management Division (FMD).

(b) Coordination and communication required and relationship to other program areas/plans: close coordination is required between Public Works Department Corpus Christi Environmental Division, AFM and USDA in order to identify and prioritize these issues into the Master Airfield Priority List. Local FMD personnel will need to incorporate work requests into the Work Induction Board (WIB) for further action.

(c) Funding – TBD

(d) Execution timeline: FY 22 and beyond.

(e) Action/project effectiveness and measures of effectiveness: improved drainage should yield lower overall bird presence while mitigating further unwanted wetland. Measure of effectiveness includes a lower bird count for both Truax and Goliad than that of previous years.

g. BASH HAZARD PRIORITY THREE

(1) Target issue: Improve/replace exclusion fencing at Truax, Waldron, Cabaniss. Large mammals such as White-tailed deer, Javelina, Coyotes, and Feral Dogs have high hazard ratings.

Issues with all four of these mammals are ongoing and have been a well-documented issue.

(2) Specific actions needed to control or address target issue: Whenever fencing is to be replaced or repaired NASCC will use FAA Part 139 CertAlert No. 16-03 as the standard for all perimeter fencing around the airfield.

(2.1) Replace/repair section of perimeter fencing at Truax. Areas can be viewed in ANNEX 1 TRUAX_BASH_MAPBOOK. Areas of concern are marked with a yellow line and labeled as “Fence_Improvement_Replacement”.

(2.2) Replace/repair section of perimeter fencing at Waldron. Areas can be viewed in ANNEX 1 Waldron_BASH_MAPBOOK. Areas of concern are marked with a yellow line and labeled as “Fence_Improvement_Replacement”.

(2.3) Replace/repair section of perimeter fencing at Cabaniss. Areas can be viewed in ANNEX 1 Cabaniss_BASH_MAPBOOK. Areas of concern are marked with a yellow line and labeled as “Fence_Improvement_Replacement”.

(3) Responsibilities, requirements and assessment

(a) Action lead is Public Works Department Facilities Management Division (FMD).

(b) Coordination and communication required and relationship to other program areas/plans: close coordination is required with AFM in order to identify and prioritize these issues into the Master Airfield Priority List. Local FMD personnel will need to incorporate work requests into the Work Induction Board (WIB) for further action.

(c) Funding – TRUAX $ 2,000,000.00

WALDRON $ 1,500,000.00

CABANISS $ 2,000,000.00

(d) Execution timeline – Unknown; unfunded.

(e) Action and project effectiveness: Improved fencing should yield a lower rate of encounter with White-tailed deer, Javelina, Coyotes, and Feral Dogs.

h. BASH HAZARD PRIORITY FOUR

(1) Target issue: BMZ 2 contains a variety of invasive weeds and forbs with extremely high wildlife value. Disturbed areas have become overgrown with weeds such as wooly croton and annual sunflower. To supplement Priority One herbicide application should be reviewed to help promote grasses and eliminate invasive species commonly preferred by grainivorous birds such as mourning and white-winged Dove. Mourning dove show up at number four on NASCC top 10 list of species most hazardous to operations.

(2) Specific actions needed to control or address target issue: Airfield vegetation needs to be surveyed by professional rangeland professionals who can provide guidance on improving grassland habitat to meet the standards set by priority one.

(3) Responsibilities, requirements and assessment

(a) Action lead is blic Works Department Facilities Management Division (FMD).

(b) Coordination and communication required and relationship to other program areas/plans: close coordination is required between NAVFAC Corpus Christi Environmental, AFM and USDA in order to identify and prioritize these issues into the Master Airfield Priority List.

Local FMD personnel will need to incorporate work requests into the Work Induction Board (WIB) for further action.

(c) Funding – TBD

(d) Execution timeline: FY 22 and beyond.

(e) Action/project effectiveness and measures of effectiveness: A more comprehensive look at airfield vegetation will lay the ground work for better descicion making. Habitat management is an effective way to mitigate the hazard caused by grainivorous birds in the airport environment.

i. BASH HAZARD PRIORITY FIVE

(1) Target issue: Preliminary findings show that BMZ 2 at Truax might be infested with Desert Termites. In the summer months Laughing Gulls congregate by the hundreds on Runways and Taxiways following rain events to feed specifically on these insects. BHC Severe is called during these times yet we have had multiple strike events involving Gulls during these periods.

Laughing Gulls show up as number two on NASCC top 10 list of species most hazardous to operations.

(2) Specific actions needed to control or address target issue: More information is needed to fully understand the issue. Insect surveys need to be done at Truax within BMZ 2 to determine the level of infestation. OLFs should also be surveyed to determine if insect management is needed.

These surveys could be used to evaluate the potential need for an insecticide application.

(3) Responsibilities, requirements and assessment

(a) Action lead is blic Works Department Facilities Management Division (FMD).

(b) Coordination and communication required and relationship to other program areas/plans: close coordination is required between NAVFAC Corpus Christi Environmental, AFM and USDA in order to identify and prioritize these issues into the Master Airfield Priority List.

Local FMD personnel will need to incorporate work requests into the Work Induction Board (WIB) for further action.

(c) Funding – TBD

(d) Execution timeline: FY 22 and beyond.

(e) Action/project effectiveness and measures of effectiveness: A more comprehensive look at insects will lay the ground work for better descicion making. Prey base management is an effective way to mitigate the hazard caused by all insectivorous birds in the airport environment.

j. BASH HAZARD PRIORITY FIVE

(1) Target issue: Structures not pertinent to air operations and no longer in use should be removed. This includes abandoned structures, runways, sheds, machinery, old culverts, light poles or other features identified by the BWG. Such structures are attractive to rodents, small birds, and rabbits; which are prey-base attractants for hawks, owls, and other predators that can become a significant wildlife strike hazard.

(2) Specific actions needed to control or address target issue:

(2.1) Truax has abandoned structures around an old shooting range. This includes a small awning and a building no longer in use. These should be demolished and removed from the airfield. Areas can be viewed in ANNEX 1 TRUAX_BASH_MAPBOOK. Location is labeled as “Abandoned Skeet Range and Associated Structures”.

(3) Responsibilities, requirements and assessment

(a) Action lead is the Installation Airfield Manager.

(b) Coordination and communication required and relationship to other program areas/plans: close coordination is required with NAVFAC Corpus Christi in order to identify and prioritize these issues into the Master Airfield Priority List. Local FMD personnel will need to incorporate work requests into the Work Induction Board (WIB) for further action.

(c) Funding – TBD

(d) Execution timeline – FY 22 and Beyond

(e) Action and project effectiveness: Removed structures should yield a lower overall count of small rodents, birds, and rabbits, and effectively lower the predator rate for the airfield(s).

Funding WHMP

Specific Actions to Address Target Issue

Permit Execution Project

Cost

Status

Priority Section Requirement Timeline complete)

1 e Modify grounds maintenance contract for Truax, Cabaniss, and Waldron #19678205 N/A FY22+ UNK 0%

1 e Provide one time grass clearing service for Goliad

#19607279 N/A FY22+ UNK 0%

1 e Provide one time grass and tree clearing service for Cabaniss #18319188 N/A FY22+ UNK 0%

1 e Provide one time grass clearing for Truax #19731228 N/A FY22+ UNK 0% 2 f NASCC clearing out ditches and swales #19558086 N/A FY22+ UNK 0%

3 g Replace/improve fencing at Truax in order to prevent entry of large mammals. POC NASCC Security N/A UNK

$2,000,000.00 0%

3 g Replace/improve fencing at Waldron in order to prevent entry of large mammals. POC NASCC Security N/A UNK

$1,500,000.00 0%

3 g Replace/improve fencing at Cabaniss in order to prevent entry of large mammals. POC NASCC Security N/A UNK

$2,000,000.00 0%

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8. WHMP amendment, approval, review and update

a. Amendment process. This WHMP is meant to be a "living document" and a recurrent agenda item at periodic BWG meetings. Should the BWG determine during the course of a year (between formal reviews) to make substantive changes to hazard priorities or mitigation procedures, or to add an emergent hazard, the changes should be documented in BWG meeting minutes, briefed to the CO and included as part of the annual WHMP review process.

b. Command approval. Commanding Officer (CO) signature approval of a WHMP is required only once during the command tour although they may elect to sign it each year. If the local BASH instruction is updated during the tour, the WHMP can be appended to it under the cover of a single signature for both documents. If the WHMP is a stand-alone document, however, then it requires a cover page on command letterhead and the CO's signature. Once a change of command occurs, then the existing cover page and this signature page should be removed and replaced with new one.

The Air Operations Officer and Public Works Officer (PWO) wil1 sign on the ''Approved by" lines and submit the whole document to the new CO for signature.

c. Review and update. This document will be formally reviewed every 12 months from the date of the CO's signature until the next change of command. The BWG shall re-validate all AEM mitigation procedures and WM risk assessments and procedures and make any document changes as required. Once the BWG validation and document update is complete, the Air Operations Officer and PWO will sign the "'Reviewed by" lines below and brief the CO. The completed annual BASH self-assessment checklist shall also be included in the brief.

9. Appendices

a. BASH Mitigations Zones for NASCC

b. FAA Part 139 CertAlert No. 16-03

10. Annex Documents

a. Truax_BASH_MAPBOOK.pdf

b. Waldron_BASH_MAPBOOK.pdf

c. Cabaniss_BASH_MAPBOOK.pdf

d. Goliad_BASH_MAPBOOK.pdf

Approved by:

Air Operations Officer/Date Public Works Officer/Date

Reviewed by:

Air Operations Officer/Date Public Works Officer/Date

Reviewed by:

Air Operations Officer/Date Public Works Officer/Date

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Appendix A-2

Appendix A-3

Appendix A-5

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Appendix B-2

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Data S ou rces:

● Federal Aviation Adm inistration (FAA) - Advisory Circ u lar 150/5200-33B

● Com m ander, Navy Installations Com m and (CNIC) BAS H Prog ram - CNIC Instru ction 3750.1

● Integ rated Wildlife Dam age Managem ent (IWDM)

● Wildlife Hazard Assessm ent (WHA)

● Wildlife Hazard Managem ent Plan (WHMP)

● Integ rated Natu ral Resou rce Managem ent Plan (INRMP)

● Integ rated Pest Managem ent Plan (IPMP)

● Airfield Environm ent Managem ent (AEM)

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BASH Mitig ation Zon e (BMZ) Description s:

BASH M itiga tion Zon e 1. The a rea en com pa ssed b y the run wa y prim a ry surfa ce a rea a n d in cludes theType I a n d II clea r zon es (Cla ss B) a n d Type I a n d III clea r zon es (Cla ss A a n d OLF) a t the en ds of the run wa ys a s defin ed in UFC 2-000-5N.

BASH M itiga tion Zon e 2. The a rea from the edge of the prim a ry surfa ce a rea out to the a irfield perim eter fen ce. At in sta lla tion s with n o a irfield perim eter fen ce the Air Opera tion s Officer a n d BASH W orkin g Group will defin e the b oun da ry.

BASH M itiga tion Zon e 3. The a rea from a irfield perim eter fen ce or n otion a l perim eter b oun da ry to the in sta lla tion perim eter fen ce.

BASH M itiga tion Zon e 4. The a rea from the in sta lla tion perim eter fen ce out to a m in im um of 10,000 feet a n d m a y exten d out to five m iles. The dista n ce is m ea sured from the cen ter of the a irfield.

1) W a ste Disposa l/Tra n sfer Sta tion /Fishin g Boa t W a ste/La n d Fills

2) W a ter M a n a gem en t Fa cilities

3) W etla n ds

4) Dredge Spoil Con ta in m en t Area s

5) Agricultura l Activities

6) Golf Courses, La n dsca pin g, a n d other la n d use a rea s

BASH Attractan t Categ ories based upon the Federal Aviation Admin istration (FAA) – Advisory Circular 150/5200-33B

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Golf Courses, La n dsca pin g, a n d other la n d use a rea s:

• V egeta tion Con trol:

- M ow fen ce a rea s to 7-14 in ches, Herb icide. | Un kn own | ( 1.56 Acre )

- M ow gen era l a rea s to 7-14 in ches. | Un kn own | ( 331.09 Acre )

- Pa vem en t edgin g to 25 feet, M ow to un kn own in ches. | Un kn own | ( 49.88 Acre )

• W oody M ixed V eg Tha t Is Un m a in ta in ed ( 26.39 Acre )

• W oody V eg ( 31.26 Acre )

• W oody V eg Tha t Is Un m a in ta in ed ( 23.93 Acre )

• W oody V egeta tion Tha t Is Nestin g Ha b ita t For Grea t Blue Heron s ( 79.16 Acre ) W a ter M a n a gem en t Fa cility:

• Dra in a ge Tha t Ha s Fresh W a ter ( 1.01 Acre )

• Fresh W a ter Tha t Attra cts W ildlife ( 4.29 Acre )

• M ud Fla t Tida l Area ( 26.67 Acre )

• Tida l M ud Fla t ( 13.8 Acre )

• Tida l M ud Fla t An d W oody V eg ( 14.34 Acre )

• Tra iler Pa rk W a ter M a n a gem en t ( 8.6 Acre )

• +48hr Dra in a ge Area ( 33.4 Acre )

BASH Mitig ation Zon e 1

BASH Mitig ation Zon e 3 Golf Courses, La n dsca pin g, a n d other la n d use a rea s:

• Golf Course ( 65.5 Acre )

• Old Oil An d Ga s Loca tion Tha t Is Sa n ctua ry For Birds ( 3.11 Acre )

• W a stewa ter Tra tm en t Pla n t ( 15.5 Acre )

• Sa n ita ry Sewer Lift Sta tion ( 0.58 Acre )

BASH Mitig ation Zon e 2 Golf Courses, La n dsca pin g, a n d other la n d use a rea s:

• V egeta tion Con trol:

- M ow fen ce a rea s to 7-14 in ches, Herb icide. | Un kn own | ( 2.84 Acre )

- M ow gen era l a rea s to 7-14 in ches. | Un kn own | ( 194.38 Acre )

- Pa vem en t edgin g to 25 feet, M ow to un kn own in ches. | Un kn own | ( 36.76 Acre )

• Ab a n don ed Skeet Ra n ge An d Associa ted Structures ( 1.12 Acre )

• W oody Scrub V eg ( 4.16 Acre )

BASH Mitig ation Zon e 4 W a ter M a n a gem en t Fa cility:

• Neighb orhood Pon d ( 3.72 Acre )

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Sa n ta Fe Little Rock

Ba ton Rouge

El Pa so

Alb uquerque

Okla hom a City Tulsa

Corpus Christi

Sa n An ton io

Arlin gton

Fort W orth Da lla s

Austin Houston

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BASH Mitigation Zone BASH Mitigation Zone 1. The area encompassed by the runway primary surface area and includes the Type I and II clear zones (Class B) and Type I and III clear zones (Class A and OLF) at the ends of the runways as defined in UFC 2-000-5N.

BASH Mitigation Zone 2. The area from the edge of the primary surface area out to the airfield perimeter fence.

At installations with no airfield perimeter fence the Air Operations Officer and BASH Working Group will define the boundary.

BASH Mitigation Zone 3. The area from airfield perimeter fence or notional perimeter boundary to the installation perimeter fence.

BASH Mitigation Zone 4. The area from the installation perimeter fence out to a minimum of 10,000 feet and may extend out to five miles. The distance is measured from the center of the airfield.

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Austin Houston

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Sa n Anto nio

Arlingto n

Fo rt W o rth Da lla s

Austin Ho usto n

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BASH Mitigation Zone BASH Mitiga tio n Zo ne 1. The area enc o m passed b y the runwa y prim a ry surfa c e a rea a nd inc ludes the Type I a nd II c lea r zo nes (Class B) a nd Type I a nd III c lea r zo nes (Class A a nd OLF) at the ends o f the runwa ys as defined in UFC 2-000-5N .

BASH Mitiga tio n Zo ne 2. The area fro m the edge o f the prim a ry surfa c e area o ut to the a irfield perim eter fenc e. At insta lla tio ns with no a irfield perim eter fenc e the Air Opera tio ns Offic er a nd BASH W o rking Gro up will define the b o unda ry.

BASH Mitiga tio n Zo ne 3. The area fro m a irfield perim eter fenc e o r no tio na l perim eter b o unda ry to the insta lla tio n perim eter fenc e.

BASH Mitiga tio n Zo ne 4. The area fro m the insta lla tio n perim eter fenc e o ut to a m inim um o f 10,000 feet a nd m a y extend o ut to five m iles. The dista nc e is m ea sured fro m the c enter o f the a irfield.

W a ste Dispo sa l Operatio n:• (N /A)

W a ter Ma na gem ent Fa c ility:• Dra ina ge That Has Fresh W a ter ( 1.01 Acre )

• Fresh W a ter That Attra c ts W ildlife ( 4.29 Acre )

• Mud Flat Tida l Area ( 26.67 Acre )

• N eighb o rho o d Po nd ( 3.72 Acre )

• Tida l Mud Flat ( 13.8 Acre )

• Tida l Mud Flat And W o o dy Veg ( 14.34 Acre )

W etla nd:• (N /A)

To Be Determ ined:• (N /A)

Vegetatio n Co ntro l: • Mo w fenc e area s to 7-14 inc hes, Herb ic ide. | Unkno wn | ( 4.39 Acre )

• Mo w genera l area s to 7-14 inc hes. | Unkno wn | ( 525.43 Acre )

• Pa vem ent edging to 25 feet, Mo w to unkno wn inc hes. | Unkno wn | ( 86.65 Acre )

Pest Co ntro l: • (N /A)

Pest And Vegetatio n Co ntro l: • (N /A)

BASH Attractant Type Agric ultura lAc tivity:• (N /A)

Dredge Spo il Co nta inm ent Area:• (N /A)

Go lf Co urses, La ndsc a ping, a nd o ther la nd use area s:• Ab a ndo ned Skeet Ra nge And Asso c ia ted Structures ( 1.12 Acre )

• Go lf Co urse ( 65.5 Acre )

• Old Oil And Gas Lo c a tio n That Is Sa nc tuary Fo r Birds ( 3.11 Acre )

• W o o dy Mixed Veg That Is Unm a inta ined ( 26.39 Acre )

• W o o dy Scrub Veg ( 4.16 Acre )

• W o o dy Veg ( 31.26 Acre )

• W o o dy Veg That Is Unm a inta ined ( 23.92 Acre )

• W o o dy Vegetatio n That Is N esting Ha b…