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III. Environmental Setting, Impacts,and Mitigations P g A. Land Use,Plans and Policies Impact AA. The proposed project would potentially encourage illegal dumping of wastes in the Stockton area. (ADVERSE) The proposed project would only accept wastes from contracted and permitted haulers. Hours during which refuse would be accepted at the site would be between 6:00 am. and 3:00 p.m., and generally between Mondays and Fridays. All vehicle loads would be weighed and screened before unloading. Prohibited wastes at the landfill would include sewage sludge,asbestos,tires, abandoned vehicles,large dead animals,liquid wastes,hazardous wastes,inert solids,white goods,and toxic or reactive substances such as: acids or corrosives;irritants;drugs; radioactive, flammable or explosive wastes;oil, batteries or fuel wastes;pesticides or insecticides;air- scrubber wastes;tank cleaning sludges or sediments; or contaminated soil or sand. The restrictions imposed by the proposed project on waste could be reflected in higher fees and restrictions at transfer stations for individuals and waste generators,which could result in a higher incidence of illegal dumping in and around Stockton. Because restrictions and fees would only be marginally higher than existing restrictions and fees,and because penalties for illegal dumping are relatively expensive,the proposed project would not be expected to generate a substantial increase in illegal dumping. Mitigation Measure A.4. None warranted. Impact A.5. The proposed project would discourage urban and residential development in the vicinity of the site,although it could encourage future landfill development. (ADVERSE) The proposed project would discourage urban and residential development of the agricultural lands surrounding the site during the lifetime of the operation. Land use,noise,air quality, traffic, visual,and health and safety conditions created by the project during its operating phases would be incompatible with urban and residential use. After retirement of the project,the landfill would be covered and revegetated with drought resistant plants and grasses and maintained as open space. Public access would not be permitted on the site even after retirement,which would also serve as a deterrent for adjacent residential growth. This would be consistent with growth and agricultural land policies of the City and County General Plans,which discourage the encroachment of urban and residential uses on agricultural lands. M.A.23