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4.3.3 Historical and Archaeological Resources Since there are no properties in the project area that are on the National Register of Historic Places, nominated for the National Register or on the State List, there will be no affect on historical resources due to construction and implementation of this project. There are also no documented archaeological sites located in the project area. 4.4 Natural Resources This section examines affects to the various aspects of the natural system identified in Section 3.4, which result from the "No-Action", Agricultural Land Use and Expansion Alternatives. 4.4.1 Threatened and Endangered Species No rare, threatened, or endangered species were identified by literature search in the vicinity of the proposed action, therefore no listed species will be affected by the Alternatives. 4.4.2 Critical.Habitat Since no rare, threatened or endangered species were identified by literature search in the study area, no critical habitats will be affected by the alternatives. 4,4.3 Rare or Unique Natural Resources As stated in Section 3.4.3, no areas of rare or unique natural resources were identified in the study area. No effects to the identified "wildlife corridor" are expected due to the proposed project. 4.4.4 Wetlands Quarry expansion, roadway and asphalt plant relocation will avoid quality wetlands and minimize impacts where possible. Jurisdictional wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act were identified by the Corps of Engineers during site inspections in July and October, 1991 The expansion alternative will result in the loss of only 1/4 acre (approximate) of jurisdictional wetlands, Loss of these wetlands has been approved by the Corps of Engineers under Nationwide Permits 14 and 26. 4.4.5 Farmlands Although all of the soil units in the project area are considered important farmlands by the Soil Conservation Service (see Table 3.4 and Figure 3.6), none of the acreage in the project area is 4-3