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reduced. Scenario 2: A reduction in the number of phases to be mined would result in a reduction in the amount of agricultural land to be disturbed. A portion of the project site could remain in current active agricultural production. There would be fewer phases to be mined, which would result in a reduction in the number of years that mining would occur. However, depending on market conditions the maximum amount of 4.0 mty of product would be mined and processed during the life of this alternative. Due to the reduction in the phases to be mined,the lifespan of the mining operations would be reduced to 15 to 36 years instead of the 25 to 60 years of the proposed project. If Phases IV and V were to be removed from the overall mining plan, the disturbance to Hospital Creek would be greatly reduced. This is discussed under Hydrology and Water Quality. Also, disturbances to residences nearest the southern project area would be reduced. However, land use conflicts would still be significant prior to mitigation. (Draft EIR,p. 5-10.) Agricultural Resources Scenario 1: A reduction in the amount of material to be extracted from the proposed project site would not result in a reduction in the amount of prime farmland and farmland of statewide importance that would be taken out of short-term production. All of the proposed phases would continue to be mined under this Scenario. This scenario would result in similar agricultural impacts as the proposed project. Similar to the project, the land would be reclaimed for agricultural use after mining was completed in each phase. Mitigation identified for the project would be applicable under this scenario. Scenario 2: A reduction in the number of phases to be mined would result in a reduction in the amount of prime farmland and farmland of statewide importance that would be taken out of production during the mining operations. A portion of the site would remain in active agricultural production through the duration of the project, and there would be a reduction in the amount of soil disturbance that would impair the agricultural productivity of the site. Similar to the project,the land would be reclaimed for agricultural use after mining was completed in each phase. Mitigation identified for the project would be applicable under this scenario. (Draft EIR, pp. 5-10 to 5-11.) Transportation and Circulation Scenario 1: Traffic volumes would be less than those projected for the project. A reduction in mining operation would result in a reduction in the number of trucks traveling to and from the site on a daily basis over the life of the project. The proposed project would generate 613 truckloads per day on average. The projected traffic volumes for production (tons/year) of 1.7 mty would be 261 truckloads per day, on average. The projected traffic volumes for a production (tons/year) of 2.85 mty would be 437 truckloads per day on average. Mitigation identified for the project would be applicable under this scenario. 48