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000200 2 (2) Wise development and conservation of natural resources, including land, water, minerals, wildlife, and others; (3) Balanced transportation systems, including highway, air, water, pedestrian, mass transit, and other modes for the movement of people and goods; (4) Adequate outdoor recreation and open space; (5) Protection of areas of unique natural beauty, historical and scientific interest; (6) Properly planned community facilities, including utili- ties for the supply of power, water, and communications, for the safe disposal of wastes, and for other purposes; and (7) Concern for high standards of design. (b) All viewpoints -- national, regional, State, and local -- shall, to the extent possible, be fully considered and taken into account in planning Federal or federally assisted development programs and projects. State and local government objectives, together with the objectives of regional organizations shall be considered and eval- uated within a framework of national public objectives, as expressed in Federal law, and available projections of future national condi- tions and needs of regions, States, and localities shall be considered in plan formulation, evaluation, and review. (c) To the maximum extent possible, consistent with national objec- tives, all Federal aid for development purposes shall be consistent with and further the objectives of State, regional, and local comprehensive planning. Consideration shall be given to all developmental aspects of our total national community, including but not limited to housing, transportation, economic development, natural and human resources development, community facilities, and the general improvement of living environments. (d) Each Federal department and agency administering a develop- ment assistance program shall, to the maximum extent practicable, consult with and seek advice from all other significantly affected Federal departments and agencies in an effort to assure fully coordi- nated programs. (e) Insofar as possible, systematic planning required by indi- vidual Federal programs (such as highway construction, urban renewal, and open space) shall be coordinated with and, to the extent autho- rized by law, made part of comprehensive local and areawide develop- ment planning. (No. A-95)