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resources because many of its highways cross and provide access to 

 estuaries. The Federal Aviation Administration's activities in 

 the construction and operation of airports encroach upon the estu- 

 aries and have impact on the surrounding environment. 



CATEGORY TWO 

 PROGRAMS HAVING INDIRECT OR RELATED EFFECTS 



In this category are the programs and activities of the Department 

 of Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, and Health, Education, 

 and Welfare. In general, certain of their programs do have direct 

 and beneficial effect in the estuarine zone but they have it indirectly, 

 a result of programs directed towards the land rather than the water 

 areas of the estuarine zone. 



Department of Housing and Urban Development 



The Department of Housing and Urban Development provides direct 

 financial and technical assistance to States, metropolitan, and 

 local areas for comprehensive planning, housing and other aspects 

 of urban and metropolitan development. Much population growth and 

 development is near estuarine zones, and assistance programs for the 

 planning, development and use of estuaries and adjacent properties 

 have significant impact on these zones. 



Comprehensive planning grants provide assistance to many levels of 

 government for the preparation of comprehensive plans for land use, 

 facilities and the use of natural resources. Comprehensive planning 



