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I I I I I I f I ( + I I I I 1 1 <br /> 5.4 Alternatives Considered But Rejected as Infeasible <br /> TABLE 5.1 (CONTINUED) <br /> COMPARISON MATRIX OF THE PROJECT ALTERNATIVES <br /> Alternative 2 Alternative 2 <br /> Alternative 1 (Reduced Project (Reduced Project Alternative 3 <br /> (No Project Production) Production) (Off-Site Proposed <br /> Alternative) Scenario 1 Scenario 2 Alternative) Project <br /> Operation air quality impacts LS S S S S <br /> Odor impacts LS PS PS PS+ PS <br /> Carbon monoxide impacts LS LS LS LS LS <br /> Expose sensitive receptors to DPM due to onsite operations LS PS PS- PS+ PS <br /> Cumulative air quality impacts LS LS LS LS LS <br /> Expose sensitive receptors to DPM due to off-site haul trucks LS LS LS LS LS <br /> TAC exposure from the asphalt plant LS LS LS LS LS <br /> Geology and Soils <br /> Slope instability LS LS LS LS LS <br /> Soil erosion due to wind,rain,runoff LS LS LS LS LS <br /> Soil erosion due to reclaimed slope LS LS LS PS LS <br /> Seismic hazards LS PS PS- PS- PS <br /> Hydrology and Water Quality <br /> Groundwater loss due to evaporation PS PS PS PS PS <br /> Degradation of groundwater quality PS PS PS PS PS <br /> Potential for contamination to enter existing groundwater wells LS PS PS PS+ PS <br /> Depletion of groundwater supplies PS LS LS LS LS <br /> Decrease infiltration of surface water and reduce groundwater recharge LS LS LS LS LS <br /> Alter the natural hydrology of a creek—Mining Option 1 LS LS LS LS LS <br /> Alter the natural hydrology of a creek—Mining Option 2 LS S LS S S <br /> Flooding impacts LS LS LS LS LS <br /> Biological Resources <br /> Impacts to"Waters of the U.S.,"including wetlands PS PS PS- PS PS <br /> Key: <br /> LS=Less-than-Significant(No Mitigation Required) +=Greater in magnitude <br /> PS=Potentially Significant(Mitigation Identified to Reduce Impacts) -=Lesser in magnitude <br /> S=Significant(No Mitigation Available) <br /> RMC Pacific Vernalis Quarry Mining and Reclamation Project 5-23 ESA/203015 <br /> Draft Environmental Impact Report May 2006 <br />