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Environmental Issues to be discussed in the EIR: 1. Land Use. Potential effects of the landfill expansion on local land uses, including potential bird hazards for the Stockton Metropolitan Airport, conversion of prime agricultural lands to an industrial use, and night lighting will be assessed. 2. Traffic. Traffic analysis will be provided relative to the increase in vehicle traffic at the entry location, and the intersections of Austin Road at Mariposa Road, Arch Road, and French Camp Road. 3. Noise. Noise generated at the site will be evaluated relative to the impact on nearby residences and compliance with the County noise ordinance. 4. Air Quali !Odors. The EIR will assess the public health consequences from potential chronic, acute, or accidental release of designated hazardous wastes into the air from the proposed expansion. 5. Hydrology and Water Quality, The expansion of the existing landfill will require a revised grading plan. Surface and groundwater impacts will be evaluated. impacts associated with the landfill's proximity on the relocation of the South Branch of the South Fork of Little Johns Creek will be evaluated. The EIR will review the proposed landfill development plan, including groundwater monitoring, leachate control, and runoff management plans. 6. Soils and Geology. Slope stability and earthquake issues will be evaluated. 7. Biolo ical Resources. The EIR will review biological issues relative to the expansion of the existing landfill. The San Joaquin County Multi Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan will be described as it applies to the expansion of the current site. 8. Public Services and Utilities. The EIR will review impacts relative to police, fire and wastewater. 9. Cultural Resources. The EIR will summarize the cultural resources analyses and mitigation measures in the previous EIRs. 10. Visual Quality. The EIR will analyze the visual and esthetics of the proposed expansion. 11. Climate Change. The EIR will analyze issues of greenhouse gas emissions related to the operations of the project and the corresponding traffic. Review and Comment Period: 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. Review Begins: May 8, 2008 Review Ends: June 8, 2008 Contact Person: John Funderburg, Principal Planner San Joaquin County Community Development Department Stockton, CA 95205 Telephone No.: 209-468-3160 FAX No.: 209-468-3163 2