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ENVIRONMENTAL OVERVIEW » Relocation of Taxiway B2 and Taxiway R » Acquire Land for Runway 16R RPZ (5 acres) » Runway Designation Change All Runways » New North General Aviation/Corporate Area (Hollis Lane) » Terminal Curb Road Widening and Commercial Vehicle Staging Lot Expansion » Runup Pad Taxiway A/Runway 34L End Grouping multiple projects into one NEPA document allows the Airport to maintain maximum project construction flexibility based on when federal funding for CIP projects become available. The project, as grouped above, may affect the following resource categories: Air Quality. The project would temporarily increase emissions from construction vehicles and equipment. The increase associated with construction would likely be temporary and minor. Given the proposed general aviation/corporate area, there may be an increase in the number of aircraft and surface vehicles accessing the Airport, which would increase emissions. An operational and construction emissions inventory would be necessary for the NEPA documentation associated with this project. Biological Resources. Portions of on-airport property that the project would affect include areas identified as wetlands, with the remaining areas consisting of paved land and mowed and maintained grassland. 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. In addition, the project would include the acquisition of land, which has not been previously surveyed. 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 of the project has the potential to increase GHG emissions. An estimate of GHG emissions could be included with the construction emissions 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 EDDA or other similar environmental site assessment. The EDDA provides information regarding the presence or absence of hazardous materials and potential contamination. If hazardous materials or contamination are identified during the EDDA, a remediation plan would be required. Construction associated with the project could generate solid waste. Waste would be handled and disposed according to federal, state, and local rules and regulations. Historical, Architectural, Archaeological, and Cultural Resources. While not required, it is recommended that the Airport complete a historic resources survey to identify the potential presence of historical, EUGENE AIRPORT MASTER PLAN 7-17