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i Nelson EIR. The Secretary would make such decisions in collaboration with CPR; such decision could also result in the adoption of a feasible alternative based on findings of the EIR_ Potential Environmental Effects The EIR will evaluate potentially significant direct indirect and cumulative environmental ental impacts associated with construction and implementation of the proposed NCRF project and the proposed DeWitt Nelson Conversion project. Mitigation measures will be recommended where appropriate to reduce significant impacts. Due to the addition of the DeWitt Nelson Conversion project, the scope of the EIR has expanded from the scope described in the previously released NOPs (e.g., the September 2009 and December 2009 NOPs)_ With the exception of two of the environmental issue areas identified in the "Environmental Checklist" (Appendix G State CEQA Guidelines), mineral resources and recreation, the EIR will be "full- scope," which means all the other environmental issue areas identified in the "Environmental Checklist will be evaluated in the EIR's environmental impact analysis. Because this EIR will be "full-scope" an Initial Study was not prepared. CDCR has determined that the following issues will be analyzed in detail in.the EIR. f Aesthetics Although both sites are currently developed and the majority of new on-site structures would be single-story, both the NCRF project and the DeWitt Nelson Conversionro"ect include p ! guard towers, which could obstruct views of any visual resources identified in the area. In addition, project site lighting could cause lighting and glare impacts. The EIR will provide an assessment of'both projects' impacts to visual resources, as well as lighting and glare impacts_ While generally not visible from adjacent local roadways, such as Austin Road, views of the DeWitt Nelson facility would be affected by the potential removal of existing landscape trees. Air Quality The EIR will describe regional and local air quality in the vicinity of the project site and evaluate impacts to air quality associated with project construction and operation. The estimated air emissions of both projects will be compared to emissions thresholds of the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. The EIR will also include a discussion of greenhouse gas emissions and both projects' contribution to potential cumulative impacts on global climate. Agricultural Resources The site was classified Prime Farmland and Farmland of Statewide Importance prior to conversion to prison land uses. The proposed NCRF Project and the proposed DeWitt Nelson Conversion project would both be located primarily within the boundaries of the existing facilities, which would not result in impacts to existing farmland. However, the firing range would be located on state-owned land that is currently undeveloped. The EIR will examine the potential impacts associated with conversion of small undeveloped areas situated in-or near the DeWitt Facility that have potential farmland resource value. - I NCRF and DeWitt Nelson Conversion Project Revised Notice of Preparation/Initial Study California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Is August 2010