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that additional archaeological work was necessary prior to publication of the Final EIR. While additional archaeological work was being done,the EIR biologist was also able to conduct additional biological field work, resulting in a biological assessment that spanned nearly one full year, and thus, a completely revised Biological Section in the EIR. Based on the additional archaeological information, and the revised Biological Section, these two portions of the EIR were released for another 45-day review and comment period, and a second administrative public hearing was held on January 13, 1993; the minutes of that meeting are also attached (see Attachment D). The oral comments from both of these hearings, plus all written comments received during both 45-day review periods have been included and responded to in the Final EIR. In addition, the text of the draft document has been amended as a result of the public review process. Final EIRs were distributed to the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, interested persons, organizations and local agencies on May 10, 1993. Determination of Adequacy: The only determination to be made by the Board of Supervisors in order to certify the EIR is whether or not it is adequate as described in Section 15151 of CEOA. This section states in part that'an EIR should be prepared with a sufficient degree of analysis to provide decision makers with information which enables them to make a decision which intelligently takes account of environmental consequences. An evaluation of the environmental effect of a proposed project need not be exhaustive, but the sufficiency of an EIR is to be reviewed in the light of what is reasonably feasible.' The Final EIR meets the intent of this section. This document thoroughly discusses all issues raised in the Initial Study and contains all of the topical sections as required by state law. The EIR process has adhered to all required public review periods and time requirements. All issues raised during the review of the draft document have been thoroughly discussed in the Final EIR. WILLIAMSON ACT CONTRACT CANCELLATION: Background: The Buckeye Ranch applicant, Buckeye Ranch L P., is requesting a cancellation of 337 acres of an 870 acre parcel of land currently under Williamson Act contract on property proposed to be developed as a private gated community of 26 homesites, a private 18-hole golf course and a nature preserve. Figure 1 illustrates the Williamson Act contract cancellation request. The cancellation request corresponds with the applicant's proposed area for golf course, clubhouse, and homesite development, with the remaining 533 acres left under contract, and proposed to remain undeveloped as part of the nature preserve. This Williamson Act contract cancellation is necessary for the underlying project to proceed through the planning and permitting process. If tentative cancellation of the Williamson Act contract is not granted, then the underlying project cannot go forward to the scheduled Planning Commission hearing of August 5, 1993, as private golf courses and parcels of less than ten acres in size are not permitted on contracted land. In order for the project to proceed in the absence of a contract cancellation, either the applicants must wait until the contract expires in 2003, or revise the project to incorporate a public golf course and larger parcels. Reasons for Recommendation: Findings: As permitted by state law, the Board of Supervisors may grant tentative approval for cancelling a contract on Williamson Act property only if it makes one of the following findings: 1. That the cancellation is consistent with the purposes of the Williamson Act; or BOS LETTER PAGE 2