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COMPTUEX/JTFEX EA/OEA Final Executive Summary Two concurrent exercises do not result in an additive effect on resources because the two eventscould occur in geographically separate areas Coordinated COMPTUEX/JTFEX events would rely on resources from separate Strike Groupsworking in tandem to support a shared objective.Cumulative effects associated with implementation of the No Action Alternative or Proposed Action incombination with other past, present, or reasonable foreseeable future actions were also analyzed. Basedon this analysis, cumulative impacts would not be significant.Table ES-1. Summary of Potential ImpactsSection Number and Resource AreaNo ActionAlternativeProposedAction4.1 Air Quality 4.2 Water Resources 4.3 Biological Resources 4.4 Cultural Resources 4.5 Hazardous Materials and Waste 4.6 Socioeconomics 4.7 Environmental Justice & Protection of Children 4.8 Transportation 4.9 Public Health and Safety Notes: = Less than significantThe analysis in this EA/OEA concludes that COMPTUEX/JTFEX activities would result in no significantimpacts. Supporting details follow:No significant impacts in accordance with NEPA would occur in any of the resource categoriesevaluated. No significant harm to resources in the global commons would occur under the EO 12114analysis.No effect on historic properties would occur. Consistent with 36 CFR 800.4(a)(1) and 800.2(o),the U.S. Navy has determined that COMPTUEX/JTFEX does not constitute an undertaking in thesense that no new activities are planned.The EA/OEA analyzes potential effects to species listed under the Endangered Species Act(ESA). In accordance with ESA requirements, the Navy completed consultation under Section 7of the ESA with the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) on the potential thatCOMPTUEX/JTFEX activities may affect listed species in the action area. In concluding theSection 7 consultation, NMFS issued a Biological Opinion (BO) (February 9, 2007) finding thatconduct of the JTFEX and COMPTUEX may affect but is not likely to adversely affect the whiteabalone (Haliotis sorenseni), four sea turtle species (loggerhead [Caretta caretta], leatherback[Dermochelys coriacea], eastern Pacific green [Chelonia agassizi], and olive ridley [LepidochelysFebruary 2007ES-4