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<br />* <br /> <br />height of trees, woody shrubs or brush; and estimated canopy coverage <br />of woody vegetation. Total acreage of each cover type disturbed by the <br />project should also be listed. <br />· Describe the fauna that would be associated with the dominant <br />vegetation cover types identified above. <br />· Identify "sensitive" ecosystems which occur in the study area <br />such as: springs, streams, rivers, floodplains, vegetation corridors, <br />bottomland hardwoods, wetlands, bays, estuaries, native grasslands, etc. <br />· Describe the occurrence of threatened/endangered species (or <br />their habitats) and unique or rare natural communities which occur in the <br />study area. <br />On site inspection of the study area for permanent or seasonal <br />occurrence. <br />On site inspection of the study area for occurrence of habitat. <br />Interviews with recognized experts on all species with a potential of <br />occurrence. <br />Literature review of data applicable to a potential occurring species <br />concerning species distribution, habitat needs, and biological <br />requirements . <br />Cultural Resources <br />· Identify public use and open space areas in the vicinity of the <br />proposed project such as parks, natural areas, wildlife preserves and <br />management areas. <br />· Identify previous, present, and proposed land uses within the <br />study area. <br />· Identify significant archeological features within the study area. <br />· Identify significant historical features in the study area with <br />special consideration of "National Register of Historic Places" <br />properties. <br />· Identify rights-of-ways, easements, public utilities, and <br />transportation features within the study area. <br />· Identify noise pollution sources and current noise levels within <br />the study area. <br />· Identify existing and proposed public health and hazardous waste <br />facilities that exist in the study area such as land fills, hazardous waste <br />sites, wastewater treatment facilities, septic tanks, etc. <br />· Identify socioeconomic factors, if applicable. <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />* <br /> <br />a. <br /> <br />b. <br /> <br />c. <br /> <br />d. <br /> <br />2. <br />* <br /> <br />*c. Project Alternatives <br /> <br />List and describe project alternatives (including "no action") and associated <br />impacts (direct and indirect) to described resources. If the project is potentially <br />large in scope, cumulative effects with other similar projects may be required. <br /> <br />A-I8 <br />