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ES-3environment, but at different locations. These impacts would includeminor increases in the need for utilities and associated infrastructure,temporary, minor increases in soil erosion and sediment runoff, andminor impacts on visual and aesthetic resources. Only two residencesoccur near any of the alternative sites, and they are located at theAlternative 4 site; however, the other alternative sites are not visiblefrom these residences. Furthermore, construction, operation, andmaintenance of the proposed FOB would have no effect relative tosocioeconomics, environmental justice, or protection of children. TheAlternative 4 site currently has the utilities and infrastructureassociated with an active ranch and would require minimal newconstruction and ground disturbance; however, impacts on potentialhistorical structures at this site would require consultation with theState Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) and possible mitigation.The potential impacts resulting from the Proposed Action, incombination with impacts resulting from other development in the SanBernardino Valley, would have minimal, permanent cumulativeeffects on air quality, noise, aesthetics, and biological resources.FINDINGS ANDCONCLUSIONS:No major adverse impacts are anticipated for any resource analyzedwithin this document. Therefore, no further analysis ordocumentation (i.e., Environmental Impact Statement) is warranted.CBP, in implementing this decision, would employ all practical meansto minimize the potential adverse impacts on the human and biologicalenvironment.Douglas FOB EADraftAugust 2011