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greater Austin areas and the presence of similar properties or homes, it is expected that homeowners affected by the implementation of the development program would be able to find comparable housing or land within the San Marcos area. FAA Order 5050.4A also provides that if businesses or farm operations would be relocated as a result of an airport-related project, URARP AP A would again apply. The Act requires that the owner of the business or farm operations also be offered assistance in finding a location and reestablishing the business. If any projects require acquisition ofland, the City of San Marcos will need to comply with FAA Advisory Circular 150/5100-17, Land Acquisition and Relocation Assistance for Airport Improvement Program Assisted Projects. This document describes the process necessary to comply with URARPAPA. INDUCED SOCIOECONOMIC IMPACTS Induced socioeconomic impacts address those secondary impacts to surrounding communities resulting from the proposed development, including shifts in patterns of population movement and growth, public service demands, and changes in business and economic activity to the extent influenced by the airport development. According to FAA Order 5050.4A, "Induced impacts will normally not be significant except where the area also has significant impacts in other categories, especially noise, land use or direct social impacts." Significant shifts in patterns of population movement or growth or public service demands are not anticipated as a result of the proposed development. It is expected, however, that the proposed new airport development would potentially induce positive socioeconomic impacts for the community over a period of years. The airport, with expanded facilities and services would be expected to attract additional users. It is expected to encourage tourism, industry, and trade and to enhance the future growth and expansion of the community's economic base. Future socioeconomic impacts resulting from the proposed development would be expected to be primarily positive in nature. AIR QUALITY The federal government has established a set of health-based ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for the following six pollutants: carbon monoxide (CO), nitrogen dioxide (NO), sulphur dioxide (SO), ozone, lead, and PM10 (particulate matter of 10 microns or smaller). Currently, only airports in nonattainment and maintenance areas must meet the requirements of the General Conformity Rule provided in the Federal Clean Air Act; airports in attainment areas are assumed to conform. A-6