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The proposed lots within the project will have their own private wastewater system approved by the State Department of Health. At this time, it would probably be a septic system and constructed in conjunction with a residential building permit. As such, potential groundwater and coastal resources impacts would be mitigated. Further as noted earlier, prior to the installation or use of any drywells on the site to address on-site drainage concerns, the appropriate UIC permit from the State will be taken. At that time, impacts to water and coastal resources can and will be carefully examined. I. Noise, Air Quality, and Dust Impacts The existing background ambient noise level is associated with the wind, foliage, birds, and the like. This is relatively low, averaging less than 45 Ldn. Traffic along the Belt Highway, however, heavily influence manmade noise in this area. As such, although this project will introduce additional vehicular traffic to this area, it is not anticipated to contribute significantly to the long-term ambient noise level. Thus, any traffic increase should result in a noise increase of equal to or less than 55 Ldn, which is within acceptable levels within an urban environment. The short-term noise impacts will be associated with the construction of the project. These will be temporary. Further, all applicable State rules governing construction noise abatement will be observed. The Applicant also intends to not allow noise-generating construction activity to occur on Sundays and early morning and late evening hours. The proposed development should not generate any direct air quality impacts. During the short-term, there may be some fugitive dust associated with the construction of the project. However, compliance with the State Department of Health's regulations governing dust control should help mitigate this potential impact. From a long-term perspective, the project itself is not expected to have uses that generate adverse air pollutants. The only discernible air quality impact would be associated with residential vehicular traffic to and from the site. While the added traffic will have an impact to the ambient air quality, the impact should not be significant.,This is due in part to the higher EPA standards for automobile air emissions and the prevailing tradewinds. • 21