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T. <br />41 <br />EXHIBIT R -8 <br />FLORA -FAUNA IMPACT RATING <br />a. Rare /Endancered <br />If rare /endangered species are likely to be present at the candidate <br />site, then it receives a maximum impact rating of 5. An impact <br />rating of 0 is given for sites where rare /endangered species are <br />not likely to be present. <br />Existing Condition Im act Rating, B <br />Likely to be present 5 <br />may be present 3 <br />Not known to be present I <br />b. General <br />There will always be some impact on flora and fauna regardless of <br />where the landfill is located. The impact rating varies between <br />1 and 5 and is based on existing land and planned use as the <br />evaluating parameter. For less developed areas, the impact on flora <br />and fauna is more, and vice- versa. <br />Predominant Land Use Cate or <br />(c . size) Impact Rating, B <br />- <br />Developed 1 <br />Transition 2 <br />Cor.- . *.:nity Rural 3 _ 3 <br />Conservation 5 <br />5 -22 -91 <br />