Portland International Airport Wildlife Hazard Management Plan

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The Port of Portland completed an Ecological Study (now referred to as a Wildlife
Hazard Assessment by the Federal Aviation Administration) and a Wildlife Hazard
Management Plan (WHMP) for Portland International Airport (PDX) in 2003 to comply
with 14 CFR Part 139.337. The 2003 WHMP was subsequently updated in 2004 and
again in 2009 to reflect revised FAA regulations, incorporate the findings of the Port’s
wildlife risk assessment process, account for changes to the WHMP initiated in 2004,
and to complete minor editorial corrections. These documents have been reviewed and
approved by the Administrator and his/her representative. These documents are located
in the office of the General Manager of Operations and Maintenance, and are hereby
incorporated by reference into the PDX Airport Certification Manual (ACM). The WHMP
will be reviewed on a periodic basis to determine the effectiveness of the program.
Appropriate changes will be made as the need arises. This review will take place
annually.
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ACRONYMS ................................................................................................................... x
ANNUAL REVIEW AND REPORTING .......................................................................... xiii
ANNUAL REVIEW LOG ............................................................................................... xiv
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .............................................................................................. E1
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INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 1
1.1. Purpose and Application ................................................................................... 1
1.1.1. National Perspective .................................................................................. 1
1.1.2. Local Perspective ....................................................................................... 1
1.1.3. WHMP Objective and Principles ................................................................. 3
1.2. Wildlife Hazard Assessment [14 CFR 139.337] ................................................. 3
1.2.1. Wildlife Strikes ........................................................................................... 4
1.2.2. Wildlife Species of Concern ....................................................................... 4
1.2.3. Wildlife Attractants ..................................................................................... 6
Food ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Water ................................................................................................................................... 7
Shelter .................................................................................................................................. 7
1.2.4. Baseline Conditions at PDX ....................................................................... 8
1.3. WHMP Administration ..................................................................................... 10
1.3.1. WHMP Review and Revision [14 CFR 139.337f (6)] ................................ 10
1.3.2. FAA 14 CFR 139.337 Checklist................................................................ 10
1.3.3. Wildlife Hazard Assessment ..................................................................... 11
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APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS AND POLICIES [14 CFR 139.337f (3)]
...................................................................................................................................... 14
2.1. FAA Requirements .......................................................................................... 14
2.1.1. Airport Grant Assurances ......................................................................... 14
2.1.2. 14 CFR Part 139.337 ............................................................................... 15
2.2. National Environmental Policy Act ................................................................... 16
2.3. Other Applicable Federal Regulations ............................................................. 17
2.3.1. Clean Water Act, Section 404: ................................................................. 17
2.3.2. Endangered Species Act (16 USC 1531-1543, Endangered Species Act of
1973, As Amended) ............................................................................................... 17
2.3.3. Migratory Bird Treaty Act.......................................................................... 17
2.3.4. Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act ..................................................... 18
2.4. State of Oregon Regulations ........................................................................... 18
2.4.1. Oregon Removal Fill Law ......................................................................... 18
2.4.2. Oregon Endangered Species Act ............................................................. 18
2.4.3. Oregon Administrative Rules 635-43-0000 [Scientific Taking Permit] ....... 19
2.4.4. Oregon Administrative Rules 635-043-051 to 0115 [Wildlife Harassing
Permit] 19
2.4.5. Oregon Administrative Rules 837-12-305 To 370 [Agricultural Fireworks
Permit] 20
2.4.6. Statewide Planning Regulations ............................................................... 20
2.5. City of Portland Regulations ............................................................................ 21
2.5.1. City of Portland, Title 33, Planning and Zoning ......................................... 21
Chapter 430, Environmental Zone Overlays ...................................................................... 21
Chapter 248, Landscaping and Screening ......................................................................... 22
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City of Portland, Code 14A.60.020, Firearms Discharge .................................................... 22
2.6. Permits ............................................................................................................ 24
2.7. Port of Portland Goals, Policies and Procedures ............................................. 25
2.7.1. Port Mission Statement ............................................................................ 26
Aviation Mission Statement .............................................................................................. 26
Port of Portland Environmental Management System (EMS) ........................................... 27
Port of Portland Environmental Policy (6.1.11) ................................................................. 27
Port of Portland Environmental Natural Resources Policy (7.4.11) ................................... 27
2.7.2. Discussion of Port Policies ....................................................................... 27
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PROGRAM ORGANIZATION, ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES [14 CFR
139.337f (1) & (5i)] ........................................................................................................ 28
3.1. Program Organization ..................................................................................... 28
3.2. Roles And Responsibilities of The Director Of Aviation ................................... 29
3.3. Roles and Responsibilities of Wildlife Staff ...................................................... 29
3.3.1. Aviation Natural Resource Manager ......................................................... 30
3.3.2. Wildlife Manager ...................................................................................... 30
3.3.3. Wildlife Technicians ................................................................................. 32
3.3.4. Wildlife Co-Op Students ........................................................................... 33
3.4. Roles and Responsibilities of Other Port Departments .................................... 33
3.4.1. Airport Operations Department................................................................. 33
Manager, Airport Operations ............................................................................................ 33
Airport Operations Supervisor Responsibilities ................................................................. 34
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IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES [14 CFR 139.337f (2) &(6)] ......................... 35
4.1. Risk Evaluation Process .................................................................................. 35
4.2. Zone Concept ................................................................................................. 35
4.2.1. Primary Zone ........................................................................................... 36
4.2.2. Intermediate Zone .................................................................................... 37
4.2.3. Secondary Zone ....................................................................................... 38
4.3. Management Area Strategies .......................................................................... 42
4.4. General Operational Strategies ....................................................................... 46
4.5. Project Evaluation ........................................................................................... 47
4.5.1. Project Screening for Proposed Development .......................................... 47
4.5.2. Monitoring and Evaluations ...................................................................... 48
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RISK MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES AND PROTOCOLS [14 CFR 139.337 (4) &
(5ii,iii)] ........................................................................................................................... 49
5.1. Wildlife Control Procedures ............................................................................. 49
5.1.1. Personnel & Communications .................................................................. 50
5.1.2. Vehicles ................................................................................................... 50
5.1.3. Wildlife Surveys ....................................................................................... 50
AIRMAN ............................................................................................................................. 50
Avian Point Count Surveys ................................................................................................. 53
5.1.4. Hazing and Harassment ........................................................................... 53
Pyrotechnic Devices ........................................................................................................... 54
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Remote Controlled Propane Cannons ................................................................................ 54
Other Auditory Frightening Devices .................................................................................. 55
Visual Deterrents ............................................................................................................... 55
Physical Harassment Devices ............................................................................................. 55
Protocol for Hazing Birds ................................................................................................... 57
Protocol for Management of Mammals at PDX ................................................................ 58
Protocol for Airfield Access and Communications [14 CFR 139.337 (5iv)]......................... 60
Cooperation with the Oregon Air National Guard Base BASH Program ........................... 62
5.1.5. Raptor Trapping and Relocation............................................................... 62
5.1.6. Avian Nest Intervention ............................................................................ 63
Red-tailed Hawk Nest Manipulation ................................................................................. 63
Waterfowl Egg Addling ...................................................................................................... 63
5.1.7. Lethal Action ............................................................................................ 64
European Starling Trapping Protocol ................................................................................ 70
5.2. Habitat Modification ......................................................................................... 71
5.2.1. Port-Owned Property ............................................................................... 71
5.2.2. Non-Port Owned Property ........................................................................ 71
5.2.3. Water Management .................................................................................. 73
Wetlands and other Waters of the U.S. ............................................................................. 73
Standing Water and Poor Drainage .................................................................................. 74
Stormwater Management Facilities .................................................................................. 75
Other Constructed Water Features ................................................................................... 76
Runways, Taxiways, and Aprons ....................................................................................... 77
5.2.4. Vegetation Management .......................................................................... 77
Landscaping ....................................................................................................................... 77
Grass Management ........................................................................................................... 83
Drainage Channel and Stream Side Vegetation ................................................................ 85
Agriculture ......................................................................................................................... 85
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5.2.5. Structure Management ............................................................................. 85
Airport Improvement Projects and Airfield Buildings ........................................................ 86
Abandoned Structures ....................................................................................................... 87
Airfield Structures .............................................................................................................. 87
Physical Exclusion Devices ................................................................................................. 88
5.2.6. Wildlife Food Source Management .......................................................... 89
Insects ................................................................................................................................ 90
Earthworms ....................................................................................................................... 90
Rodents and Rabbits .......................................................................................................... 90
Trash and Debris ................................................................................................................ 92
Food Handouts .................................................................................................................. 92
Pesticides ........................................................................................................................... 93
5.3. Research and Development ............................................................................ 93
5.4. WHMP Information and Education .................................................................. 94
5.4.1. Internal Port Communication .................................................................... 94
5.4.2. External Audiences .................................................................................. 94
Regulatory Agencies .......................................................................................................... 94
Adjacent Landowners ........................................................................................................ 95
General Public .................................................................................................................... 96
Transfer of Technology ...................................................................................................... 96

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WILDLIFE STAFF TRAINING REQUIREMENTS [14 CFR 139.337f (7)] ...... 98
6.1. Awareness Training ........................................................................................ 99
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LITERATURE CITED ....................................................................................... 100

Appendices
APPENDIX A Wildlife Risk Evaluation Model
APPENDIX B Generalized Use of PDX by Red-tailed Hawk.
APPENDIX C 14 CFR Part 139.337. Certification of Operations: Land Airports
Serving Certain Carriers: Wildlife Hazard Management.
APPENDIX D FAA Advisory Circular 150/5200-33 Hazardous Wildlife Attractants On
or Near Airports
APPENDIX E PDX Wildlife Control Permits.
APPENDIX F Management Actions and Tracking Table
APPENDIX G Avian point count protocol
APPENDIX H PIA Instruction 91-212. Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard (BASH) Bird
Hazing Procedures on the Oregon Air National Guard Base Property
APPENDIX I Lethal Control Record
APPENDIX J List of Approved PDX Plants
APPENDIX K PDX Plant List Variance Request Form
APPENDIX L PDX Wildlife Deterrent Fencing

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