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(g) <br /> <br />(h) <br /> <br />uses of the environment or pose long-term risks to health <br />or safety. In addition, the reasons why the proposed <br />project is believed by the sponsor to be justified now, <br />rather than reserving an option for further alternatives, <br />should be explained. <br /> <br />Any Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes <br />Which Would be Involved in the Proposed Action Should <br />it be Implemented: Uses of nonrenewable resources <br />during the initial and continued phases of the project <br />may be irreversible since a large commitment of such <br />resources makes removal or nonuse thereafter unlikely. <br />Primary impacts and, particularly, secondary impacts <br />(such as a highway improvement which provides access' <br />to a nonaccessible area) generally commit future gen- <br />erations to similar uses. Also irreversible damage <br />can result from environmental accidents associated <br />with the project. Irretrievable commitments of re- <br />sources should be evaluated to assure that such current <br />consumption is justified. <br /> <br />The Growth-inducing Impact of the Prooosed Action: <br />Discuss the ways in which the propose~ project could <br />foster economic or population growth, either directly <br />or indirectly, in the surrounding environment.. In- <br />cluded in this are projects which would remove ob- <br />stacles to population growth (a major expansion of <br />a waste water treatment plant might, for example, <br />allow for more construction in service areas). In- <br />creases in the population may further tax existing. <br />community service facilities so consideration must <br />be given to this impact. Also discuss the character- <br />istic of some projects which may encourage and affect <br />the environment, either individually or cumulatively. <br />It must not be assumed that growth in any area is <br />necessarily beneficial, detrimental, or of little <br />significance to the environment. <br /> <br />The Boundaries of the Area Which May be Significantly <br />Affected by the Proposed Action. This will be mapped <br />at a scale appropriate to describe the impact area of <br />the project, however, it will be mapped in as precise <br />a manner as possible. The delineation shouldbe made <br />recognizing that the significant effects might not be <br />at the project or activity site but in locations dis- <br />tant from it. The boundaries of this impact area must <br />be certified at public hearing by the governmental <br />agency required to prepare the EIR. <br /> <br />-41- <br /> <br /> <br />