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San Joaquin County Environmental Checklist preponderance of evidence demonstrates that it is not historically or culturally significant. 3. If the lead agency determines the resource to be significant as supported by substantial evidence in light of the whole record(CCR,Title 14,Division 6, Chapter 3,Section 15064.5[a]). Each of these ways of qualifying as a historical resource for the purpose of CEQA is related to the eligibility criteria for inclusion in the CRHR(PRC 5020.1(k),5024.1,5024.1[g]). A historical resource maybe eligible for inclusion in the CRHR if meets at least one of the following criteria. ■ It is associated with events that have made a significant contribution to the broad patterns of California's history and cultural heritage. ■ It is associated with the lives of persons important in our past. ■ It embodies the distinctive characteristics of a type,period,region,or method of construction or represents the work of an important creative individual or possesses high artistic values. ■ It has yielded,or may be likely to yield,information important in prehistory or history. Properties that are listed in or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places(NRHP)are considered eligible for listing in the CRHR and thus are significant historical resources for the purpose of CEQA(Pub.Res.Code, Section 5024.1[d][1])). Cultural Setting Prehistoric Context Although few archaeological sites demonstrate evidence of human occupation of the San Joaquin Valley during the late Pleistocene and early Holocene epochs (12,000-6000 B.P.),this is likely a product of the archaeological record itself rather than lack of human habitation in the valley. Most Pleistocene-and Holocene-epoch archaeological sites are deeply buried in accumulated gravels and silts or have eroded away. The closest available prehistoric chronology to the landfill comes from the western side of the San Joaquin Valley. The chronology is most clearly presented by Olsen and Payen(1969)and Moratto(1984). The Positas Complex (5200-4600 B.P.)is characterized by small,shaped mortars;cylindrical pestles;millingstones;perforated flat cobbles; small flake scrapers;handstones;and spire-lopped Olivella beads. To date,archaeologists have not identified burials or structures associated with the Positas Complex (Mikkelsen and Hildebrandt 1990). Notice of Preparation for the June 2006 North County Recycling Center and Sanitary Landfill 2_31 J&S 06307.06 Permit Revision