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17/ DEC-28-1999 16:43 FROM CA I rITEURATED WASTE PONT Tu 91205468316:3 u ARLF°ExP ansion SEIR • December 28, 1999 Page two of three • Diversion of the North Branch of the South Fork of Little Johns Creek,which currently flows between the proposed landfill expansion area and the existing landfill. The expansion project would be implemented in a total of six phases.each consisting of a portion of the horizontal expansion or the existing vertical expansion of the existing landfill. Closure of the last phase (Phase VI)would be approximately 48 years after initiation of construction of the first phase. As discussed in the 1994 EIR, approximately 219 acres of prime agricultural land would be converted to landfill use. The expansion area consisted of three separate parcels; 125 acres acquired from the California Youth Authority(CYA), 83 acres acquired from Albert Brocchini Farms,Inc., and an 1 I-acre Triangular Property acquired from the CYA. Necessary permits were obtained from the Regional Water Quality Control Board,the I WMB, and the US Army Corps of Engineers. The expansion is included in the Siting Element of the San Joaquin Countywide Integrated Waste Management Plan,dated April 1996. While the landfill expansion was initiated, it has not been completely implemented. The City of Stockton now proposes to sell the permitted landfill(including the expansion option and permits already obtained)to a private solid waste management firm. Currently,the landfill site is a non- contiguous City island since it is owned and operated by the City. Except for the approved realignment of the North Branch of the South Fork of Little Johns Creek,the proposed expansion project has not changed from that analyzed in the certified 1994 EIR. Also,certain!?tkgrrnmd'conditions may have changed since that date. Because the landfill is located outside the City limits,the jurisdiction of the land occupied by the landfill will revert from the City to the County of San Joaquin(County)when the landfill is transferred to private ownership. Thus,the proposed private ownership and operation of the expanded landfill site will require a County Use Permit, General Plan Amendment, and zone reclassification. With the exception of these County approvals and transfer of landfill ownership and operation,the other required permits for the expansion and operation of the ARLF would remain in effect. Therefore, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),the projects addressed by this Draft SEIR are the County's issuance of the Use Permit, a General Plan Amendment,and a zone reclassification,as well as the necessary revision to the City's General Plan to reflect transfer of the facility from the City to County jurisdiction. Areas of the CYA parcel set aside for a MRF and a composting or co-composting area would require separate environmental analysis and review if these facilities are ultimately considered for development and operation. Agency Background Information RoIe of the IWMB The Board must ensure that local solid waste facilities SWFs meet required state Standards for the protection of public health, safety, and the environment.The Board implements this goal through programs such as: permit oversight for solid waste facilities; certification and evaluation of Local Enforcement Agencies which administer specific provisions of Assembly Bill(AB)939, otherwise known as the Integrated Waste Management(IWIvI)Act; review of environmental documents for proposed,new or expanded solid waste facilities for compliance with CEQA; enforcement of'state standards for solid waste facilities;corrective action programs for facilities out of compliance with state standards; and research and development for special waste management issues. 49