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In the alternative, if it is concluded that the 1994 Master EIR did not address these more specifically discussed significant environmental effects, additional mitigation measures and alternatives,then the County finds that a mitigated negative declaration is authorized by Section 15178(b). According to the Initial Study, these significant environmental effects are not significantly different or greater than the significant environmental effects addressed in the 1994 Master EIR, but because they are more precise (in relationship to the specificity of the requested land use approvals) the form of mitigation is correspondingly more detailed and precise. These feasible mitigation measures are incorporated into the project, as approved and agreed to by the project applicant. Appendix B of the Initial Study includes a"Consent Agreement for Mitigation Measures Proposed in Mitigated Negative Declaration" which is signed by the project applicant effectively amending the project to incorporate the mitigation measures prior to the release of the mitigated negative declaration for public review. H.H. Finding: The County prepared an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration and finds that a focused EIR is not necessary for the Neighborhood F Project. CEQA Requirements: CEQA Guidelines Section 15178 (c) states:A lead agency shall prepare a focused EIR if the subsequent project may have a significant effect on the environment and a mitigated negative declaration pursuant to subdivision (b) of this section cannot be prepared. Statement of Fact: The County finds that any potentially new or additional significant environmental effects identified in the Initial Study, if there are any, are mitigated by incorporating feasible mitigation measures into the revised project. As such, a Mitigated Negative Declaration is prepared. ILL Finding: Upon approval of the Neighborhood F Project,the County will file a notice of determination. CEQA Requirements: CEQA Guidelines Section 15178 (d) states:A lead agency shall file a notice of determination shall be filed(sic)pursuant to Section 15075 if a project has been approved for which a mitigated negative declaration has been prepared pursuant to this section. Statement of Fact: San Joaquin County will file a notice of determination after approval of the Neighborhood F Project. H.J. Finding: The County prepared an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration and finds that cumulative impacts, growth inducing impacts and irreversible significant effects analyses in the 1994 Master EIR is adequate for the Neighborhood F Project. 14