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1/;'1 CONSULTANT will provide recommendations to eliminate or minimize the adverse impacts. 1.4.10 TASK 10- BIOTIC COMMUNITIES (INCLUDING BOTH FLORA AND FAUNA) /ENDANGERED AND THREATENED SPECIES OF FLORA AND FAUNA The CONSULTANT will assess the impact of the proposed project and secondary impacts upon biotic communities and prepare a biological assessment survey. The CONSULTANT will include the survey as a part of the Environmental Assessment report and will coordinate with the appropriate State and Federal agencies. Under Section 7 of the Federal Endangered Species Act, any :=ndangered or threatened species of flora and fauna identified during the biological and botanical surveys of the proposed development will :)e carefully evaluated and the potential or probable impacts of the proposed project on their habitat or existence will be assessed by the CONSULTANT. Should such species be determined to exist, and upon written authorization by the CITY, the CONSULTANT will fully coordinate and cooperate with the appropriate agencies, including U.S. Fish and wildlife Service, and the Texas Parks and wildlife Commission to develop a mitigation plan that will meet the requirements of the various agencies involved. The cost for such a mitigation plan will be in addition to basic fees for the basic assessment described herein and payment for this service will be made in conformance with Section 1.5 of this Agreement. 1.4.11 TASK 11- NATURAL RESOURCE CONCERNS/LIGHT EMISSIONS i Under this task, the CONSULTANT will address seven specific environmental consequences listed in FAA Order 5050.4A. The consequences to be addressed are: Wetlands, Floodplains, Coastal Zone Management Program, Coastal Barrier, Wild and Scenic Rivers, Prime and Unique Farmland, and Energy Supply and Natural Resources. The CONSULTANT will evaluate the annoyance and impact of proposed airfield and runway lighting on the surrounding communities. If negative impacts are determined to exist, the CONSULTANT will suggest neasures to lessen or eliminate the problems. 1.4.12 TASK 12- SOLID WASTE IMPACTS/CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS The CONSULTANT will determine whether a significant amount of additional solid waste will be produced as a result of the proposed project. If so, the CONSULTANT will identify applicable Federal, State and local regulations, and suggest alternatives, for disposal of the solid waste. The CONSULTANT will evaluate the short and long-term impacts of the construction of the proposed project. The CONSULTANT will estimate the extent of these impacts and will suggest mitigation to lessen the impacts, if appropriate. -12-