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TABLE ES-1
Areas of Potential Impacts to be Addressed by Permitting and Mitigation Programs
Environmental
Resource
Potential
for SCI
Types of SCIs
Mitigation
Wildlife and Natural
Vegetation
PI
Reduction in available habitat; no impact to
federally listed species
Habitat fragmentation; reduction in genetic
diversity; reduction in species tolerance;
increased dispersal distance to suitable habitat;
reduction in potential for long-term population
sustainability
Endangered Species Act
Parks and Recreation Master Plan - important habitat
areas prioritized for protection
Land Use Plan– encourage development in Town
Center, tree protection
Erosion and Sediment Control Program administered by
Wake County
UDO
- Open Space Preservation
- Conservation/Buffer District
- Riparian Buffers and Floodplain Protection -– Habitat
protection and maintenance of habitat corridors
- Stormwater Programs
Introduction of Toxic
Substances
LI
Increase in likelihood of contamination particularly
in rail transportation corridors
Negative impacts to human health
Land use planning to control uses and likely exposure
Stormwater Programs including education programs
Sanitary Sewer Installation – design standards to limit
spills
Grade separation programs to reduce rail and vehicular
traffic interaction
PI = Areas of Potential Impact (major relevance in SEPA documents and permitting applications)
LI = Areas of Limited Impact (minor relevance in SEPA documents and permitting applications)