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Cultural Resources (Sections 3.3 and 4.3) - The expansion of quarry activities and the relocation of the asphalt plant and SR 1104 are not expected to require land from any churches, cemeteries, or parks. One private cemetery is located in the northeast area of the expansion, however it will not be disturbed by any of the proposed activities. There are no schools within the study area. Historical and Archaeological Sites (Sections 3.3.3 and 4.3.3) -According to files reviewed at the State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) and the report entitled"An Inventory of Sites of Cultural, Historic, Recreational, Biological and Geological Significance in the Unincorporated Portions of Orange County", there are no National Register sites and no sites nominated for inclusion on the National Register in the vicinity of the project. There are also no sites on the State List of Historic Places in or near the study area. The aforementioned inventory report did not identify any archaeological sites in the study area, and no documented archaeological sites are on file with the State Historic Preservation Office for the study area. Biotic Communities (Sections 3.4 and 4.4) -Minor effects to biotic communities, including wetland communities, and the associated wildlife will result from the proposed action. Anticipated effects are to be temporary in nature and will primarily consist of the removal of biotic communities and the displacement of wildlife from the expanded mining area and the roadway right-of-way and construction areas. Long term benefits afforded by the edge ecotone that will develop along the relocated roadway and the reservoir will provide a much richer diversity of flora and fauna. No rare, threatened, or endangered species were identified in a literature search of the vicinity of the proposed action. Therefore no listed species will be affected by the Expansion Alternative. Farmland (Sections 3.4.5 and 4.4.5) - The Expansion Alternative will not remove any farmland acreage from current production. The land to be used for the expansion could be placed in agricultural use. Wetlands (Sections 3.4.4 and 4.4.4) -Approximately 1/4 acre of jurisdictional wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act will be lost with the implementation of the expansion alternative. The Corps of Engineers has been notified of this loss and has approved the loss of these wetlands under Nationwide Permits No. 14 and 26. S-3