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ENVIRONMENTAL OVERVIEW Biological Resources. The area proposed for acquisition is used for farming purposes. As such, it is heavily disturbed and is unlikely that wildlife regularly utilize the area. However, because the Airport does not currently own this land, it is suggested that a biological survey of the area be completed before the acquisition of the land. Climate. Similar to the potential air quality effects, the construction and operation (dependent on the type of development) has the potential to increase GHG emissions. An estimate of GHG emissions could be included with the emission inventory. Farmland. The area proposed for acquisition is currently farmland. The Airport would need to coordinate with the Natural Resource Conservation Service regarding the conversion of farmland to another use, and would need to complete Form AD-1006, Farmland Conversion Impact Rating. Hazardous Materials, Pollution Prevention, and Solid Waste. In order for the Airport to acquire land, the Airport must complete an Environmental Due Diligence Audit (EDDA) or other similar environmental site assessment. The EDDA provides information regarding the presence or absence of hazardous materials and potential contamination. The EDDA also determines the scope, nature, and extent of the contamination, and its possible impacts on the proposed project. If hazardous materials or contamination are identified during the EDDA, a remediation plan would be required. While the acquisition of land would not directly affect hazardous materials, pollution prevention, or solid waste, there is the potential for associated projects in that area (e.g., roadway relocation) to increase the use of hazardous materials and generation of solid waste during construction and operation of that project. Historical, Architectural, Archaeological, and Cultural Resources. While not required, it is recommended that the Airport complete a historic resources survey of the four parcels to identify the potential presence of historical, archaeological, and/or cultural resources. The purchase of land would not directly affect historical, architectural, archaeological, and cultural resources, but the development of that land may have potential effects. Prior to the start of any ground disturbing activities, the State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and Tribal Historic Preservation Officer (THPO) for any tribes with potential interest in the area should be consulted in accordance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. If there is the potential for a project to affect historical, architectural, archaeological, or cultural resources, mitigation efforts would need to be determined and approved by the SHPO/THPO. Land Use. The acquisition of land would change the use of the land (e.g., from agricultural/farming to airport operations/industrial). However, it is unlikely that the acquisition of this land would change regional growth patterns, or land development patterns. Natural Resources and Energy Supply. The acquisition of land itself would not change the natural resources and energy use at the Airport. Subsequent development of that land may increase the energy use at the Airport. The acquisition of land would require the relocation of the current resident. The relocation would be conducted in accordance EUGENE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN 7-8