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• In addition, copies were sent to organizations, businesses, and individuals with special expertise on environmental impacts and/or who had expressed an interest in this particular project, or other activities; • Notice of Availability of this Final EIR has been provided to agencies, organizations, and the public,who have expressed an interest in the project; and • The Final EIR was distributed for more than 10-days prior to the July 3, 2008 Planning Commission hearing. C.1. Custodian and Location of the Record Findings: The custodian of the record is the San Joaquin County Community Development Department. The documents and other materials, which constitute the record of proceedings for the County's approval of this project, are located at the San Joaquin County Community Development Department, 1810 E. Hazelton Avenue, Stockton, CA 95205. C.2. Independent Judgment San Joaquin County retained ESA of Sacramento, California, to prepare the Draft and Final EIR documents for the proposed quarry and reclamation project. The EIR was prepared under the supervision and direction of the San Joaquin County Community Development Department staff and reflects the independent judgment of the County staff and the County Planning Commission. The Final EIR consists of the Draft EIR in two volumes plus the Final EIR in to volumes. Sections 3 and 4 of the Final EIR, consisting of the response to comments and changes to the Draft EIR, control if there are items that are dissimilar to the Draft EIR. Findings: The EIR reflects the County's independent judgment exercised in accordance with CEQA Section 21082.1(a)(c) by reviewing, analyzing and revising material prepared by the consultant,- circulating onsultant;circulating the Draft EIR as a County document and certifying that the Final EIR reflects the independent judgment of the lead agency. C.3. Finding on EIR In determining that an EIR was required for the County's consideration of the Project, the County considered what level of environmental review was needed based upon the requirements of CEQA. The County evaluated the potential environmental impacts of the proposed components of the proposed Cemex Vemalis Quarry Mining and Reclamation Project. The review indicated that the proposed Project could have a significant impact on the environment, and that an EIR would be required. Findings: The proposed Cemex Vernalis Quarry Mining and Reclamation Project has the potential to 3