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8 0 ENVIRONMENTAL OVERVIEW <br />8.1 Issues <br />This section discusses those environmental impacts <br />associated with the proposed future development and opera- <br />tion of the airport. The purpose of this phase of the <br />Master Plan is to provide an overview of the probable <br />impacts and should not be considered the equivalent of a <br />full environmental impact statement or assessment report. <br />Specific projects dealing with land acquisition or any new <br />major construction will require an additional and more <br />complete environmental impact assessment report. <br />The issues presented herein are those that have been <br />observed and/or presented during the public meetings held <br />during the development of the airport master plan. <br />The issues to be discussed for impacts and mitigation are <br />listed below: <br />Noise <br />Land Use <br />Socio-Economic <br />Air Quality <br />Water Quality <br />Historic, Architectural, Archeological and Cultural Resources <br />Flora and Fauna <br />Endangered and Threatened Species <br />Wetlands <br />Flood Plains <br />Prime and Unique Farmland <br />Energy Supply and Natural Resources <br />Solid Waste <br />Construction <br />Of the above issues; perceived noise and safety, land use and <br />socio-economic concerns appear to be the major issues. <br />8.2 Impacts <br />8.2.1 Noise <br />For the class of airport proposed, of the aircraft <br />size and number of operation, the noise level <br />should not exceed federal or state standards. The <br />proposed airport is intended to serve aircraft <br />weighing less than 12,500 pounds. Virtually all <br />operations are expected to be conducted by single <br />engine or light twin engine aircraft. <br />8-1 <br />