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to be utilized for consultation with DAHP, and Colville Confederated Tribes, the Samish Indian Nation, the Snoqualmie Tribe, and the Vaka ma Tribe. Approach: After a review period (approximately 30 days) of a project description and graphic depiction of the APE, a cultural resource survey (pedestrian survey) will be performed for the proposed improvements identified in the APE. Subsurface investigations will be performed, if necessary. A cultural resource study will also be performed and will include a background records review of the DAHP holdings and records of known archaeological and historic-period resources for the Airport. The Consultant will assemble, and provide FAA with, a project description and graphic depiction of the APE for FAA's use in initiation of Section 106 and Government to Government consultation. The archeological field description described below will occur after a comment period of approximately 30 days. Comments received during this review period may result in a revised APE or adjustment to this approach. The Consultant will conduct an archaeological field inspection of the proposed improvement area, review the proposed plans for improvements to the Airport and facilities, and will use existing historical and archaeological information to assess the potential for cultural resource impacts to occur to known resources. The results of the background research, mapping of proposed improvements, field verification of resources, and comparisons with documented resources, will be prepared as a technical report. The work will be done by qualified staff that meets the Secretary of the Interior's professional qualifications standards in archaeology and architectural history. The work will be done in compliance with Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, and will follow DAHP guidelines for review by FAA. Products: A draft of the project description, graphic depiction of the APE, and cultural resources survey technical report will be provided for review by FAA and the County. Review comments will be addressed in the final version of the description, graphic depiction, and report. Electronic version and two hard copies of the final cultural resources report will be provided to FAA for distribution to DAHP and the Tribes. Task 3.3 -Environmental Inventory (Threatened & Endangered, Federally and State Listed Species) Objective: Consultant will conduct an environmental inventory to determine if any rare, threatened, and endangered plant and animal species exist within the vicinity of the study area . Approach: Utilizing existing maps of the airport environs and existing environmental documents, the Consultant will prepare an environmental inventory/overview within 1 mile ofthe Airport. Regulatory agencies will be contacted to gather background information. A field verification of site conditions will be conducted, and will include a reconnaissance level analysis of resources. This summary is intended to reference any known or potential environmental conditions or issues that could be affected by proposed airport development that have been identified in recent environmental efforts conducted on the airfield. The consultant will request information from the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to identify any rare, threatened, and endangered plant and animal species that have been documented within the vicinity of the Airport. Bowers Field Airport Improvements EA April 27, 2018 9