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In a letter dated January 30, 2002, the Northern Valley Yokut Tribe states that the proposed project is in an area near Hospital Creek and the Delta Mendota canal where the potential discoveries of Native American burials is high. The Northern Valley Yokut Tribe is requesting an EIR for the Proposed project. This is a potentially significant impact. Cumulative Potential cumulative impacts exist for the project. These impacts include; air quality, traffic, noise, groundwater, and loss of agricultural land. Mandatory Findings of Significance The Initial Study has identified several areas where the proposed project may have significant impacts. These include water quality, water quantity, water level, stream alteration, air quality, noise, cultural resources, slope stability, and traffic. Based upon this it can be concluded that the project may adversely impact the environment, achieving the short-term goal of sand and gravel extraction at the long run cost of the environment. Therefore, an Environmental Impact Report shall be prepared. Please see the attached Initial Study for additional information. The San Joaquin County Community Development Department will be the Lead Agency and will prepare a Draft Environmental Impact Report for the project identified below. We need to know the views of your agency as to the scope and content of the environmental information which is germane to your agency's statutory responsibilities in connection with the proposed project. Review and Comment Period: Review Begins: December 23, 2002 Review Ends: January 23, 2002 Due to the time limits mandated by State law, your response must be sent at the earliest date,but not later than 30 days after receipt of this notice. Please direct any responses and comments to: Leanne Mueller, Associate Planner San Joaquin County Community Development Department 1810 East Hazelton Avenue Stockton, CA 95205 TelephoneNo.: (209) 468-3228 Fax No.: (209) 468-3163 Notice of Preparation 4 PA-0200065