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4.5 – Greenhouse Gas Emissions Draft Environmental Impact Report February 2021 14800 W. Schulte Road Logistics Center 4.5-39 Highway Traffic Safety Administration; PM = particulate matter; RPS = Renewable Portfolio Standard; RTP/SCS = Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy; SB = Senate Bill; SJCOG = San Joaquin Council of Governments; VOC = volatile organic compound; ZEV = zero emission vehicle As shown in Table 4.5-5, the Project would be required to comply with the various GHG-reducing regulations. Project Consistency with the County’s General Plan The County’s General Plan includes various goals and policies that promote the use of clean and renewable energy sources, reduce waste, conserve water, and promote the efficient and sustainable use of energy. The Community Development, Public Facilities and Services, Public Health and Safety, and Natural and Cultural Resources Elements include goals and policies that result in benefits with reducing GHG emissions. Table 4.5 -6, Consistency with County’s 2035 General Plan Policies, summarizes the Project’s consistency with the County’s policies. Table 4.5-6. Consistency with County of San Joaquin’s 2035 General Plan Policies General Plan Policies Project Consistency LU-1.6: New Employment-Generating Uses. The County shall direct new employment-generating uses to locate within Urban and Rural Communities and City Fringe Areas, at freeway interchanges, and in other areas designated for commercial or industrial development. The County may allow employment-generating uses in other unincorporated areas when development proposal demonstrate that the project will not conflict with adjacent uses and will provide: jobs to County residents; adequate infrastructure and services (i.e., water, sewer, drainage, and transportation); and positive tax benefits to the County. Consistent. The Project is an employment-generating land use located near Interstate 205 and Interstate 580, and is designated for industrial development. The Project would also provide additional employment opportunities in the County, which reduces vehicle miles traveled for residents who may otherwise be traveling outside the County for employment. LU-2.2: Sustainable Building Practices. The County shall promote and, where appropriate, require sustainable building practices that incorporate a “whole system” approach to designing and constructing buildings that consume less energy, water, and other resources, facilitate natural ventilation, use daylight effectively, and are healthy, safe, comfortable, and durable. Consistent. The Project buildings would be designed to achieve a minimum LEED certified goal identified by the LEED Green Building Rating System to conserve resources, including energy and renewable resources, as detailed in PDF-AQ/GHG-1. Furthermore, implemented by PDF-AQ/GHG-2, the Project would install 2%–3% skylights in warehouse buildings for natural lighting and to reduce electricity consumption from warehouse lighting. ED-2.4: Green Economy: The County shall encourage the development and expansion of industries and businesses that rely on environmentally-sustainable products and services, such as renewable energy, green building, clean transportation, water conservation, waste management and recycling, and sustainable land management. Consistent. The Project buildings would be designed to achieve a minimum LEED certified goal identified by the LEED Green Building Rating System to conserve resources, including energy and renewable resources, as detailed in PDF-AQ/GHG-1. As implemented under PDF- AQ/GHG-3 through PDF-AQ/GHG-5, the Project would install conduit for future electric truck charging capabilities, install conduit for 33 future EV charging spaces, and designate 21 parking space for clean air/EV/vanpool parking.