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Chapter 4 − Impact Methodology• Assessing the compliance of each proposed project activity with applicable site-specifichazardous materials and waste management plans;• Assessing the compliance of each proposed project activity with applicable site-specific Armystandard operating procedures (SOPs) and health and safety plans in order to avoid potentialhazards; and• Determination of known or suspected contamination potentially affected by each proposedproject activity, including ongoing Army IRP remediation activities.The overall methodology, including data sources and assumptions, used to conduct the human healthand safety hazard impact evaluation is consistent with the Army NEPA Manual for InstallationOperations and Training. This manual describes the various types of materials and waste that shouldbe considered to identify potential impacts of the proposed project activities.4.10.2 Resource-specific significance criteriaFactors considered in determining whether hazardous material and waste associated with each projectalternative would result in a significant include the extent or degree to which the alternative’simplementation would result in:• Endanger the public or environment during the storage, transport, or use of ammunition;• Expose military personnel or the public to areas potentially containing UXO;• Cause a spill or release of a hazardous substance (as defined by Title 40, CFR Part 302[CERCLA], or Parts 110, 112, 116 and 117 [CWA]);• Expose the environment or public to any hazardous condition through release or disposal (forexample, open burn/open detonation disposal of unused ordnance);• Require the removal or upgrade of an underground storage tank;• Adversely affect contaminated sites or the progress of IRP remediation activities;• Cause the accidental release of friable (easily crumbled by hand pressure) asbestos or LBP duringthe demolition or renovation of a structure; or• Generate either hazardous or acutely hazardous waste, resulting in increased regulatoryrequirements over the long term.4.11 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES4.11.1 Resource-specific Impact Analysis MethodologyPotential direct and indirect impacts on biological resources were analyzed for local terrestrial andaquatic ecosystems, including general vegetation and wildlife resources, along with sensitive species,biologically sensitive areas, designated critical habitat. The methods for assessing potential direct andindirect impacts on biological resources generally include the following:• Comparing the location of such resources in relation to the physical locations of the proposedactions to determine potential direct and indirect impacts on these resources; and• Examining the types and intensity of activities proposed in each location to determine thepotential for impacts on these resources.February 2008 4–14 2/25th SBCT Final EIS