T.F. Green Airport Improvement Program - FEIS Chapters - PVD

T.F. Green Airport Improvement ProgramEnvironmental Impact Statement and Final Section 4(f) Evaluation5.13.2.1 Finding: No Significant Federal Threatened and Endangered Species ImpactsThere are no known federally listed species or federally designated critical habitat in the Project or Study Areas.Therefore, the project would not represent a significant impact under FAA Order 1050.1E or the ESA. Projecteffects on state-regulated species are considered previously in Section 5.12, Fish, Wildlife, and Plants.5.13.3 MethodologyThe evaluation of impacts to threatened and endangered species includes direct impacts, indirect impacts, andcumulative impacts.5.13.3.1 Direct and Indirect Impacts MethodologyThe methods for identifying impacts included using a GIS mapping system to overlay grading plans for theNo-Action Alternative and Alternatives B2 and B4 with any potential federally listed species habitats to identifydirect impacts.5.13.3.2 Cumulative Impacts MethodologyTo assess cumulative impacts, a 1939 aerial photograph was used to evaluate the baseline condition in theProject Area and immediate surrounds, as it predates post-World War II residential development and mostairport expansion phases.5.13.4 Impact AssessmentAs documented in Chapter 4, Affected Environment, there are no federally listed species of concern or threatenedor endangered species within the Project Area; therefore, there are no direct or indirect effects to federally listedspecies. No coordination was required. Potential impacts to the habitat of plant or wildlife species that arespecies of state concern are described in Section 5.12, Fish, Wildlife, and Plants.5.13.5 Cumulative ImpactsBecause there are no federally listed threatened or endangered species found within the Project Area, theT.F. Green Airport Improvement Program cannot contribute to additional cumulative impacts that would affectsuch species. Future secondary impacts (private development of natural habitats) are not anticipated.5.13.6 Avoidance and MinimizationBecause there are no federally listed threatened or endangered species found within the Project Area, noavoidance or minimization is required.5.14 FloodplainsThis section provides an overview of the impact analysis for floodplains, including the methodology fordetermining potential impacts to these resources.Chapter 5 - Environmental Consequences 5-242 July 2011\\mawatr\ev\09228.00\reports\FEIS_Final_July_2011\PVD_CH05_Environmental_Cons_JUL_2011.doc