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t ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE B By acquiring and reselling or renting properties located in EXECUTIVE ORDER 12898 neighborhoods with high foreclosure rates to qualified recipients , the County will significantly reduce the number of vacant properties in these neighborhoods . Vacant foreclosed properties are typically not well maintained . Communities with high vacancy rates typically experience a higher rate of criminal activity. Thus , by reoccupying the housing units that I are currently vacant , the project will enhance the quality of life for all the people moving into the housing units as well as the people living in the surrounding community. Further, potential sites to be purchased and nearby sites will be reviewed for hazardous materials and substances to avoid placement of NSP3 homeowners on or near environmentally hazardous sites . NOISE ABATEMENT & CONTROL B Through the NSP3 project, the County will rehabilitate existing 24 CFR § 51 B single-family housing units and will not increase density; therefore , no mitigation is required . Consideration of noise impacts , however, must be given . Once the properties are selected , information will be included in the Environmental Review file indicating whether each site is located within 3 , 000 feet of a railroad , 1 , 000 feet of a major highway , or 15 miles from an airport. If any of these conditions are present, a noise assessment will be conducted . If excessive noise levels are found , mitigation measures will be considered . EXPLOSIVE & FLAMMABLE OPERATIONS A Through the NSP3 project, the County will rehabilitate existing 24 CFR § 51 C single-family housing units and will not increase density; therefore , no mitigation is required . The County will , however, attempt to not purchase properties that are located near above ground stationary containers which store , handle or process hazardous substances of an explosive or fire prone nature . HAZARDOUS , TOXIC OR RADIOACTIVE B Possible mitigation required ; must be addressed on a site-by- MATERIALS & SUBSTANCES site basis . 24 CFR 58 . 5 ( 1 ) (2 ) Once the properties to be acquired have been selected , the County will provide documentation that the sites are free of hazards that could affect the health and safety of the planned occupants. AIRPORT CLEAR ZONES A There are no civilian airports within 3 , 000 feet and no military & ACCIDENT POTENTIAL ZONES airports within 2. 5 miles of the NSP3 Target Area . Through 24 CFR 51 D the NSP3 project, the County will not be undertaking new construction , will not be increasing density, and will not be undertaking rehabilitation of existing properties at a cost greater than 75% of the housing unit' s value . Therefore , no mitigation is required . Other Factors A/B Source or Documentation Flood Disaster Protection Act B Possible mitigation required . Once the project sites are [Flood Insurance - § 58 . 6 (a)] decided upon , the new property owner will be required to obtain flood insurance , if a structure is in the 100 year floodplain . Coastal Barrier Resources Act A No Federal funding for development on a designated island . [Coastal Barrier Improvement Act - §58 . 6 (c)] Indian River County will not be acquiring any sites through the NSP which are located on a designated island . Airport Runway Clear Zone or Clear Zone Disclosure A No mitigation required . [§ 58 . 6 (d)] There are no civilian airports within 3 , 000 feet and no military airports within 2 . 5 miles of the NSP3 Target Area . ! I Through the NSP3 , the County will not be undertaking new construction and will not be increasing density in an airport runway clear zone . Page 6 of 10