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Page IV.G-1 Draft Environmental Impact Report Pa g Forward Landfill Expansion F, G. GEOLOGY, SOILS,AND SEISMICITY f This section discusses the existing conditions relative to geology, soils,and seismicity for the proposed Forward Landfill expansion site;identifies potential impacts that would result from # project implementation;and presents mitigation measures to reduce or eliminate the potential impacts. Potential impacts and concerns were identified by reviewing and evaluating regional and local geologic and seismic information,applicable regulatory codes and requirements, and local plans and policies,along with the applicant's geotechnical investigation report prepared by Geo- Logic(2008). The project description describes proposed actions that relate to geology,soils and l .r' seismicity,including,erosion control, maintenance and monitoring, and lower base grades in future waste management units. Setting Federal, State and County Regulatory Setting Federal The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is responsible for providing aid in the Fs" event of an earthquake that resulted in significant damage. The National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program(NEHRP),established by Congress in 1977(Public Law 95-124), is a nationwide program designed to reduce the risk to lives and property resulting from earthquakes in the United States. It is managed as a collaborative effort between FEMA, the National Institute of Hazards and Technology, the National Science Foundation, and the United r States Geological Survey (USGS). The goals of the NEHRP are laid out in its Strategic Plan, which includes "guidance for federal earthquake research, loss reduction, and mitigation efforts in the U.S., articulates the mission and goals of the NEHRP;provides a framework for priority- setting and the coordination of activities by the four NEHRP agencies and their partners; and defines priority areas for the future." } State of California . The State of California has established a variety of regulations and requirements related to seismic safety and structural integrity, including the California Building Code, the Alquist- Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act and the Seismic Hazards Mapping Act. California Building Code The California Building Code (CBC) is included in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and is a portion of the California Building Standards Code. Under State law, all building standards must be centralized in Title 24, otherwise they are not enforceable. The CBC incorporates the Uniform Building Code, a widely adopted model building code in the United States. Through the CBC, the State provides a minimum standard for building design and construction. The CBC contains specific requirements for seismic safety, excavation, foundations, retaining walls and site demolition. It also regulates grading activities, including drainage and erosion control. Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act The Al uist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act (Al uist-Priolo Act) was passed in 1972 to q q g q mitigate the hazard of surface faulting to structures for human occupancy. This act prohibits j the location of structures designed for human occupancy across active faults and regulates I