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San Joaquin County Community Environmental Setting,Impacts,and Mitigation Measures Development Department Hazards and Hazardous Materials Mosquito Abatement and Vector Control District Law California Health and Safety Code Sections 2000-2093 provide for the creation _ of mosquito abatement and vector control districts as independent special districts (as defined by Section 56044 of the Government Code)and define the powers and other authorities of the districts. The intent of these districts is to — conduct effective programs for the surveillance,prevention,abatement, and control of mosquitoes and other vectors, and to cooperate with other public agencies to protect the public health, safety and welfare(Health and Safety Code Section 2001 [c] and [d]). The San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District operates within the County to control mosquito and other vector populations. The primary responsibility for nuisance abatement falls on the person or agency claiming ownership,title or right to property, as stated in Section 2060(b) of the Health and Safety Code: The person or agency claiming ownership,title,or right to property or who controls the diversion,delivery,conveyance,or flow of water shall be responsible for the abatement of a public nuisance that is caused by,or as a result of,that property or the diversion,delivery,conveyance,or control of that water. The board of trustees of the San Joaquin County Mosquito and Vector Control District has the authority to enforce the nuisance abatement requirements of the Health and Safety Code. Local Regulations The San Joaquin County Fire Department will require the proposed Project to conform to the National Fire Protection Act, Section 30,a nationally recognized fire safety standard. Fire extinguishers and fuel breaks will be required,per the state Public Resources Code and the requirements of the County fire chief. — The San Joaquin County EHD monitors and enforces state and federal environmental and health codes that address waste management and water — contamination. San Joaquin County General Plan The San Joaquin County General Plan(San Joaquin County 1992)includes the _ following policies pertaining to hazards and hazardous materials. 1. Hazardous materials and wastes shall not contaminate air or water resources or soils. — 2. The use,storage,and disposal of hazardous materials and wastes shall be controlled to prevent harm to individuals. DeSilva Gates Quarry Project —' Draft Environmental Impact Report 3.1-6 AS 05105.05