Electrical Power for Valdez and the Copper River Basin-1981

c. Effects on Benthos: The proposed discharge would eliminate aportion of the benthic community due to smothering from sedimentation. Itis likely that this community will recolonize the project site. Overall,the benthos would not be adversely impacted.d. Chemical-Biological Effects: The material to be discharged wouldnot significantly impact the chemical integrity of the aquatic ecosystem.The project site is not located in a biologically sensitive area. Thus,the chemical-biological system would not be significantly disrupted.4. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS AND OBJECTIVES:a. This project would not significantly disrupt the integrity of theaquatic ecosystem.b. The food chain would not be significantly disrupted by theproposed work.c. This activity would not inhibit the movement of fauna.d. The filling activity would not destroy wetlands having significantfunctions in maintenance of water quality.e. The filling activity would not destroy wetland areas that retainnatural high or flood waters.f. The proposed work would be conducted in a manner so as to minimizeturbidity.g. The activity would not degrade aesthetic, recreational, andeconomic values.5. DEGRADATION OF WATER USES:a. The discharge is not in the vicinity of a public water supplyintake.b. The discharge is not in an area of concentrated shellfishproduction.c. The discharge would not disrupt fish spawning and nursery areas.d. The discharge has been designed to minimize impact on wildlife.e. The discharge would not adversely impact recreation areas or wateroriented recreation.2