Cumulative Impacts. The impact of all development in a specific area within the reasonably foreseeable future.
Cumulative Impacts. Cumulative impacts are defined under NEPA as “the impact[s] on the environment that results from the incremental impacts of the action when added to other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (Federal or non-Federal) or person undertakes such actions” (40 CFR 1508.7). Cumulative impacts can result from individually minor but collectively significant actions that take place over a period of time. The cumulative impacts of the various activities within the scope of this EA vary little between the two alternatives. The differences between the two alternatives are related to the amount of voluntary habitat enhancement and protection measures that will occur through the Applicants’ forest management activities conducted according to Washington and Oregon Forest Practices Rules. This cumulative-impacts analysis focuses on the spotted owl conservation provisions and on forest management activities, because these are the focus of the SHA and the basis for the Federal action. The time period for analysis is the 60-year Permit duration. The direct and indirect effects of the Proposed Action Alternative on the spotted owl, spotted owl habitat, and other elements of the affected environment were described previously. To summarize, the Applicants’ forest management activities would be conducted according to Forest Practices Rules complemented with voluntary measures that include 1) harvest rotations that are longer than the what would occur under the No Action Alternative, 2) commercial thinning to accelerate spotted owl habitat development, 3) a snag conservation and development program, 4) the establishment of SSAs, and 5) spotted owl nest site protection. These additional forest management provisions are expected to result in the development, retention, and/or enhancement of forest habitat with the potential for use by spotted owls, as well as other fish and wildlife species. The effects of the Applicants’ activities are expected to result in a net conservation benefit to the spotted owl while no measurable effects on other elements of the affected environment are expected. The actions occurring in and near the Applicants’ covered lands are expected, for the most part, to be limited to forest management activities. There are some agricultural and small home developments scattered throughout the area. For the foreseeable future, though, timber production will likely remain the dominant industry for the area adjacent to th...
Cumulative Impacts. 4.6.6.1 There will be a 6 month overlap in the works schedule where the main construction works will commence prior to the completion of the advance works. The main construction works include: • Site clearance for Site 5, the Southern Access Road and the Northern Access Road; and • Submarine outfall dredging.
Cumulative Impacts. The PEAR will include a discussion of cumulative impacts considering potential impacts resulting from other projects know or projected to occur within the vicinity of the project within the foreseeable future. A recommendation will be provided as to whether a cumulative impact analysis is needed for a particular resource in the subsequent environmental document phase.
Cumulative Impacts. Provide a separate chapter that identifies other surrounding areas where future development could combine with build-out under the Draft General Plan to create significant cumulative impacts. By necessity, this discussion will be qualitative rather than quantitative. Regional plans will be used for baseline information wherever possible (e.g., Regional Transportation Plan). Cumulative impact issues to be discussed, at a minimum, will include: • Air Quality • Biological Resources • Cultural Resources and Scenic Resources • Hydrology/Water Quality • Noise • Population/Housing • Public Facilities • Transportation • Utilities/Service Systems Long Term Environmental Effects Discuss growth-inducing impacts, and significant irreversible environmental changes associated with plan build-out. Determine if the draft general plan fosters economic or population growth, removes obstacles to growth, taxes community service facilities and encourages or facilitates other activities that cause significant environmental effects. This includes estimates of amount, location, and time frame of growth to occur as a result of the project; apply impact assessment methodology; and determine significance of secondary impacts from growth. Discuss how the development that would occur under build-out of the General Plan would affect natural resources including agriculture, biological resources, mineral resources, and water resources. Summarize all significant, irreversible impacts that could occur with the implementation of General Plan. Task Contractor Tasks Contractor Product Schedule County Task
Cumulative Impacts. The Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) regulations requires that all federal agencies consider the cumulative effects of any proposed action. The ENGINEER shall identify cumulative impacts in accordance with the requirements of FHWA Technical Advisory TA-T6640.8A (1987), CEQ’s handbook, Considering Cumulative Effects Under the National Environmental Policy Act (1997) and TxDOT’s Guidance on Preparing Indirect and Cumulative Impact Analyses (September 2010) or most current guidance at contract execution. The ENGINEER shall document the cumulative impacts analysis in a technical report. The results included in the technical report will also be used in the EA. Deliverables Cumulative Impacts Technical Report
Cumulative Impacts. The Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) regulations to implement NEPA require the assessment of cumulative impacts in the decision-making process for federal projects, plans, and programs. Cumulative impacts are defined as “the impact on the environment which results from the incremental impact of the action when added to other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future actions regardless of what agency (federal or non-federal) or person undertakes such other actions” (40 C.F.R. §1508.7). As stated in the CEQ handbook, “Considering Cumulative Effects” (CEQ 1997), cumulative impacts need to be analyzed in terms of the specific resource, ecosystem, and human community being affected and should focus on effects that are truly meaningful. The cumulative effects analysis of the Preferred Alternative in this Draft RP/EA is commensurate with nature and the degree of direct and indirect effects anticipated from implementation of the projects. For the purpose of this analysis, the cumulative impact spatial boundary includes the Xxxxxx Creek watershed since that is where projects described would occur. The Preferred Alternative being evaluated in this EA is anticipated to result in predominantly beneficial impacts to recreational uses, with potential minor benefits to riverine and riparian habitat. Implementing the Preferred Alternative as proposed and analyzed in this Draft RP/EA would have no major adverse impacts on the Xxxxxx Creek habitat, on adjacent lands and waterways, or on the natural resources within each. When considered with other past, present, and reasonably foreseeable future actions within the Xxxxxx Creek watershed, the Preferred Alternative is not anticipated to have adverse cumulative impacts. The Preferred Alternative is not expected to result in significant cumulative impacts on the human environment since they alone would not significantly change the larger current hydrological patterns of discharge, recreational use, economic activity or land-use in the Xxxxxx Creek watershed. The Trustees concluded that the actions associated with the Preferred Alternative would not lead to significant adverse impacts, and have issued a finding of no significant impact (FONSI). Table 5-1. Summary of Environmental Consequences of the No Action and Preferred Alternative. Environmental Consequences Alternative 1: No Action Preferred Alternative Alternative 2 – Xxxxxx Creek Land Conservation Physical Resources Hydrology and Water Quality Project area ...
Cumulative Impacts. This Task will include the identification and consideration of the cumulative impacts of ongoing, proposed and reasonably foreseeable future actions to see if any significant impacts would occur if the proposed action’s effects are added to those other actions.
Cumulative Impacts. H-18/Item 1 “Total housing demand and affordable housing needs will be further increased by 25 other projects for expanded and new businesses in West Berkeley.” 5J-8 Bayer will mitigate its share of the cumulative impacts by performing the three mitigations listed above. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS—CHILD CARE H-18/Item 1 “The approximately 380 new employees added over a 30-year period would create an estimated demand for 40 new child care slots, 13 of which would need to be subsidized.” need for 11 child care slots in Phase I.” 5J-11 Bayer will provide funds into a Capital Fund for the conversion of 40 preschool slots to infant care slots. Additionally, Bayer will provide funds into an Operating Fund for 14 affordable child care slots to assist low-income households. Same as above. child care for 20 children in this Phase.” 5J-13 Same as above. Same as above. Same as above.
Cumulative Impacts. H-18/Item 1 “The approximately 25 new projects proposed or approved for West Berkeley would create the need for additional child care.” 5J-13 Bayer will mitigate its share of the cumulative impacts by performing the five mitigations listed above. P U B L I C S E R V I C ES A N D F A C IL I T IES ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS—SECURITY H-19/Item 1 “Police: The Berkeley Police Department does not anticipate more employees, equipment or costs due to the proposed project provided that Bayer/Cutter takes proper security precautions recommended by the Department.” 5K-1 Bayer will take proper security precautions recommended by the City Police Department ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS—EMERGENCY SERVICES H-19/Item 1 “The Berkeley Fire Department has stated that, if the Project complies with all applicable provisions of the Fire Code, they would not need additional manpower or equipment as a result of the Project.” 5K-2 H-19/Item 2 “Fire flow requirements must be determined by the Project sponsor and both hydrants and adequate water supply provided if necessary.” 5K-3 Bayer will comply with all applicable provisions of the Fire Code. Bayer will determine fire flow requirements and provide adequate hydrants and water supplies. Bayer will at all times maintain on-site fire suppression capabilities, as a supplement or back-up to the City system.
