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The following findings and brief explanation of the rationale for the findings regarding project alternatives identified in the EIR are set forth to comply with the requirements of Section 15091(a)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. The consideration of alternatives is an integral component of the CEQA process. The selection and evaluation of a reasonable range of alternatives provides the public and decision-makers with information on ways to avoid or lessen environmental impacts created by a proposed project. When selecting alternatives for evaluation, CEQA requires alternatives that meet most of the basic objectives of the project while avoiding or substantially lessening the significant effects. Three alternatives to the project have been defined and analyzed. A. Project Alternatives Alternative A: No-Project Alternative The No Project would mean that the proposed solid waste disposal project would not be approved under this alternative, nor would-a Solid Waste Facilities Permit be issued. Solid waste disposal activities would cease at the project site. This site would have to be closed according to Title 27 regulations. Impacts Air Quality Air quality impacts would be generally less than the proposed Project as the existing landfill facilities are required to implement closure activities. Air emissions associated with the transport and disposal of waste streams, including transport-related NOx and biosolids—related reactive organic gasses and methane(a greenhouse gas)would be avoided. Closure-associated air quality impacts (dust, and equipment emissions), would be similar to those of the proposed Project, but would occur over a shorter term instead of over the life of the Project. Biological Resources Biological impacts would be potentially less than those of the proposed Project. Closure operations would occur across the entire site, and it could thus be returned to a more natural state sooner to provide habitat for biological resources. Cultural Resources Cultural resources impacts, while not expected to result from the proposed Project, would generally be the same as for the proposed Project as additional grading and excavation may be needed for soils for closure and for site reclamation. Hazards and Hazardous Materials Environmental impacts associated with hazards and hazardous materials would be less than the proposed Project. There would be no waste disposal and no on site storage and use of hazardous materials once closure is accomplished. Cumulative vector impacts associated with biosolids disposal would be avoided. Potential hazards associated with incoming waste shipments would Findings of Fad—Section 15091 March 15,2016 H.M. Holloway Landfill Modification Project Final Board of Supervisors 49