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/;-oP . Review the data gathered and prepare a Biological Evaluation of whether or not the WWTP "may affect" the protected species. The USFWS, EP A, and the City will be consulted throughout the process for guidance and advice to insure the study is completed ,in a manner satisfactory to all parties involved, while at the same time exercising fiscal prudence., 1.2.1 Task 1 - Background Informatlon'Retrleval Previously published materials relating to the darter and rice wHl be collected and reviewed. A computerized library search will be made for appropriate information. The subjects for information retrieval will center on historical and current attributes of the distribution, abundance, and population characteristics of both species, vegetation distribution, habitat availability, and parameters relating to water quality in the San Marcos River and Edwards Aquifer. Other potential sources for existing data will include agency publications and reports, especially those from the EP A, the USFWS ami the TX PWD, that mayor may not be found by computerized searching. Agencies will be contacted directly to discover information availability, particularly with regard to individuals that may have unpublished data. In person consultations win be <arranged with these individuals in the San Marcos/Austin vicinity during the Task 2 site visit: Other individuals will be interviewed by telephone. In addition, relevant information will be gathered from the WWTP as it relates to the perceived problem. It should be noted that some individuals may not be willing to release the results of their unpublished research. Under such circumstances, neither the City of San Marcos nor Black & Veatch will be held accountable for such information that might impact the final opinions resulting from this work. The City will provide Black & Veatch with all available current and historical data related to water quality testing at the WWTP. 1.2.2 Task 2 - Site Review/ConsultatIons At the completion of Task 1, a site visit will be made to San Marcos by two B&V environmental scientists. The purpose of the trip will be to familiarize the investigators with the characteristics of the San Marcos River, especially with respect to habitat availability and location of point and possible nonpoint sources of pollution. This activity is expected to take no more than one day and should 8101og"'al E""luallo" any of San MoJco" TX 03078<1 3