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ENVIRONMENTAL OVERVIEW 7.3.1.1 ARFF Vehicle and SRE Vehicle The Airport intends to purchase an ARFF vehicle and SRE vehicle with AIP Entitlement Funds; therefore, NEPA documentation is required. The purchase of these vehicles would have minimal environmental effects as these are replacement vehicles and would not increase the number of vehicles operating on Airport property. In addition, the new vehicles would operate more efficiently than the current vehicles (e.g., require less maintenance and repair, fewer emissions). Overall, it is not expected that there would be noticeable effects to any environmental resource category fromthe purchase and operation of the ARFF vehicle and SRE vehicle. The purchase of these vehicles can be categorically excluded under FAA Order 1050.1F, paragraph 5-6.3(h). Given the minimal environmental effects and that there would be no extraordinary circumstances, it is anticipated that a CATEX would be the appropriate NEPA documentation for this project. 7.3.1.2 Taxiway A1-A5 The Airport plans to rehabilitate Taxiways A1-A2 and relocate/reconfigure Taxiways A3-A5. The following environmental resource categories may be affected: Air Quality. The project would temporarily increase emissions from construction vehicles and equipment. The increase would be temporary and minor. A construction emissions inventory may be necessary for the NEPA documentation associated with this project. Biological Resources. The area is regularly mowed and maintained and located in an active area of the airfield; therefore, it is unlikely that wildlife regularly utilize the area. However, a federally-threatened species, the Streaked horned lark (Eremophila alpestris strigata) is known to be present throughout portions of the Airport. It is recommended that a biological survey be conducted for the presence- absence of this species. Ground disturbing activities associated with the project would primarily affect grassland and potential habitat for the Streaked horned lark. Climate. The project would temporarily increase emissions from construction vehicles and equipment, including GHG emissions. The increase would be temporary and minor. An estimate of GHG emissions could be calculated in the construction emissions inventory. Hazardous Materials, Pollution Prevention, and Solid Waste. Construction associated with the project could generate solid waste. Waste would be handled and disposed according to federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Water Resources. The project has the potential to affect water resources, specifically wetlands and surface water. The rehabilitation and relocation/reconfiguration of the taxiways has the potential to affect wetlands. As Chapter 1, Inventory of Existing Conditions describes, these wetlands have not been officially delineated. Prior to the start of ground disturbing activities, the Airport would be responsible for having these wetlands officially delineated in order to determine the regulatory agency with jurisdiction over the wetlands, and the appropriate mitigation for potential effects. Assuming that the wetlands are regulated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Airport would be responsible for obtaining a EUGENE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN 7-6