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I::. (1)~ 0. (1) ~. ~ 13) Ecological 11) Geological 13) Archeological EducltionaUscientific packages Note: Numbers denote PIUs. st Land I 6) Geologic surface matenal 16) Relief and topographic character 10) Width and alignment 1 153 20) Sasln hydrologic loss 1 Aethetics Water pollution 402 I terrestnal 1 Environmental poilutlon I Environmental impacts Species and populations 40 I ~ UI f cg o 0" c.. : CD :J 3 :J a' m < :J 46 EIA Methodologies Check lists are mainly useful for (a) Summarising information to make it accessible to experts in different fields or decision makers who have little technical knowledge.

S. The Affected Environment section of the DEIS contains information on the existing setting. Although the organization and format vary, the following areas may be included. Land use and zoning Social and neighborhood characteristics • Demographic characteristics • Housing • Travel patterns • Stability 22 Environmental Impact Assessment Methodologies • Pedestrian and bicycle travel • Community activities and services (fire, police, hospitals, schools, churches, day care and so on) • Recreational facilities Ecol1omic factors • Taxes • Existing business community • Proposed developments Traffic al1d Tral1sportatiol1 Ellergy Historic and archaeological resources Visual resources Air quality Noise levels Geology and soils including fannland Environmental health and public safety (hazardous wastes) Water Resources • Groundwater • Surface water • Water supply and wastewater systems • Wild and scenic rivers • Wetlands Flood plains and coastal zones.

The next task is the selection of the preferred alternative. In some cases, the preferred alternative may be obvious, and the selection process brief. In other proposed projects or actions, a more thorough analysis and process will be required. Uocumentation should be prepared of the decisions made and the reasons that prompted each decision. The following is an effective system to use for fairly involved projects or actions. Each member of the team should prepare a brief summary of the impacts and comments received within his or her discipline, such as, air quality, noise, social effects, and wildlife.

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