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is no feasible and prudent alternative to the use of such land and such program includes all possible planning to minimize harm. " (7)(b) "... When there is no physical taking but there is the possibility of use of or adverse impacts to Section 4(f) land, the FAA must determine if the activity associated with the proposal conflicts with or is compatible with the normal activity associated with this land. The proposed action is compatible ifit would not affect the normal activity or aesthetic value of a public park, recreation area, refuge, or historic site. When so construed, the action would not constitute use and would not, therefore, invoke Section 4(f) of the DOT Act. " No aspect of the proposed airport development would impact Section 4(f) properties. HISTORIC, ARCHITECTURAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES The Texas State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) was contacted regarding the potential presence of cultural resources within the area of the proposed development. In their response, the SHPO stated "We do not know of any recorded historic properties within the area outlined on your map. No cultural resource investigations have been conducted in the vicinity. We will need additional information to review any future construction plans under the Antiquities Code of Texas and the National Historic Preservation Act." Once plans become specific and are readied, the City should contact SHPO with specific plans. BIOTIC COMMUNITIES AND THREATENED AND ENDANGERED SPECIES OF FLORA AND FAUNA As part of this evaluation, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department were contacted to request information regarding potential impacts to threatened or endangered species, species of special concern, or habitat areas of concern. In their response, the USFWS did not identify any federally-listed threatened or endangered species within Caldwell County. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department indicated that there is a known occurrence of one special species in the general vicinity of the proposed project and five (5) threatened or endangered species associated with the San Marcos River. Included in the letter from Texas Parks and Wildlife was an inclusive list of rare species of plant and animal life known in Hays and Caldwell Counties. Prior to any development, a biological survey may be needed to evaluate the types of native vegetation to be disturbed by the proposed development and to determine whether any impacts to the above referenced species would be anticipated. A-9