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Chapters 1 - U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

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Table of Contents<br />

5.7.1.3 Effects to Traffic Circulation .......................................................................... 5-74<br />

5.7.1.4 Effects to Public Utilities/Easements ........................................................... 5-74<br />

5.7.1.5 Effects Related to Vectors <strong>and</strong> Odors ........................................................... 5-74<br />

5.7.1.6 Effects to Economics/Employment ............................................................... 5-75<br />

5.7.1.7 Effects to Environmental Justice ................................................................... 5-76<br />

5.7.2 Alternative B – Maximize Salt Marsh Restoration, Continue Current<br />

Public Uses .................................................................................................................. 5-76<br />

5.7.2.1 Effects to L<strong>and</strong> Use ......................................................................................... 5-76<br />

5.7.2.2 Effects Related to Public Safety .................................................................... 5-76<br />

5.7.2.3 Effects to Traffic Circulation .......................................................................... 5-77<br />

5.7.2.4 Effects to Public Utilities/Easements ........................................................... 5-77<br />

5.7.2.5 Effects Related to Vectors <strong>and</strong> Odors ........................................................... 5-77<br />

5.7.2.6 Effects to Economics/Employment ............................................................... 5-78<br />

5.7.2.7 Effects to Environmental Justice ................................................................... 5-78<br />

5.7.3 Alternative C (Proposed Action) – Optimize Upl<strong>and</strong>/Wetl<strong>and</strong> Restoration,<br />

Improve Opportunities for <strong>Wildlife</strong> Observation ................................................... 5-78<br />

5.7.3.1 Effects to L<strong>and</strong> Use ......................................................................................... 5-78<br />

5.7.3.2 Effects Related to Public Safety .................................................................... 5-79<br />

5.7.3.3 Effects to Traffic Circulation .......................................................................... 5-79<br />

5.7.3.4 Effects to Public Utilities/Easements ........................................................... 5-79<br />

5.7.3.5 Effects Related to Vectors <strong>and</strong> Odors ........................................................... 5-80<br />

5.7.3.6 Effects to Economics/Employment ............................................................... 5-80<br />

5.7.3.7 Effects to Environmental Justice ................................................................... 5-80<br />

5.8 Indian Tribal Assets ............................................................................................................. 5-80<br />

5.9 Cumulative Effects ............................................................................................................... 5-81<br />

5.9.1 Cumulative Effects to the Physical Environment ................................................. 5-84<br />

5.9.2 Cumulative Effects to Biological Resources .......................................................... 5-85<br />

5.9.3 Cumulative Effects to Cultural Resources ............................................................. 5-85<br />

5.9.4 Cumulative Effects to the Social <strong>and</strong> Economic Environment ............................ 5-85<br />

5.10 Summary of Effects ............................................................................................................. 5-86<br />

Chapter 6 - Implementation ............................................................................................... 6-1<br />

6.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 6-1<br />

6.2 Refuge Goals, Objectives <strong>and</strong> Strategies ............................................................................ 6-2<br />

Goal 1 .............................................................................................................................. 6-2<br />

Goal 2 .............................................................................................................................. 6-8<br />

Goal 3 ............................................................................................................................ 6-14<br />

Goal 4 ............................................................................................................................ 6-18<br />

6.3 Monitoring ............................................................................................................................. 6-18<br />

6.4 Adaptive Management ......................................................................................................... 6-19<br />

6.5 Partnership Opportunities .................................................................................................. 6-19<br />

6.6 Step-down Plans ................................................................................................................... 6-20<br />

6.6.1 Draft Step-Down Plans.............................................................................................. 6-21<br />

Draft Integrated Pest Management Plan ........................................................ 6-21<br />

Draft Mosquito Management Plan .................................................................... 6-21<br />

6.7 Compliance Requirements .................................................................................................. 6-23<br />

6.7.1 Federal Regulations, Executive Orders, <strong>and</strong> Legislative Acts ........................... 6-23<br />

Human Rights Regulations ................................................................................ 6-23<br />

Draft Comprehensive Conservation Plan/Environmental Assessment vii

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