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Considering projected ultimate operational activity, the 65 DNL noise contour encompasses approximately 331 acres as depicted on Exhibit B. The primary reason for the decrease is due to a projected decrease use of the airport by older, louder corporate aircraft. COMPATIBLE LAND USE Federal Aviation Regulations (F.A.R.) Part 150 recommends guidelines for planning land use compatibility within various levels of aircraft noise exposure as summarized on Exhibit C. As the name indicates, these are guidelines only; F.A.R. Part 150 explicitly states that determinations of noise compatibility and regulation ofland use are purely local responsibilities. Based upon the results of the noise modeling efforts, the 65 DNL noise contour is expected to remain on airport. The primary goal of compatible lan~ use planning is to achieve and maintain compatibility between the airport and its surrounding community. Inherent in this goal is the assurance that the airport can maintain or expand its size and level of operations to satisfy existing and future aviation demand. The protection of the investment in a facility such as an airport is of great importance. At the same time, a person who lives, works, or owns property near an airport should be able to enjoy the location without infringement by noise or other adverse impacts of the airport. SOCIAL IMPACTS Social impacts known to result from airport improvement projects are often associated with the relocation of residences and businesses or other community disruptions. Primary development ofthe proposed improvements at San Marcos Municipal Airport is not expected to result in the relocation or removal of a residence or business. The proposed land acquisition as a part of airport development is only avigational easement where residences are concerned. The acquisition of easement will not require the displacement of residents or businesses. Other land acquisition should not require the acquisition and relocation of residences. The proposed development and associated land acquisition are not anticipated to divide or disrupt an established community, interfere with orderly planned development, or create a short-term, appreciable change in employment. FAA Order 5050AA provides that where the relocation of a residence, business, or farmland is involved, the provisions of the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 (URARP AP A) must be met. The Act requires that home owners and tenants be offered assistance in finding a new home or new site, and in relocation costs. Relocation assistance includes help in finding a comparable replacement dwelling which meets the FAA's "decent, safe, and sanitary" criteria and in moving costs. Due to the developing nature of the San Marcos and A-5