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II. Project Description D. USE OF S EIR BYO R AGENC S Several local, state,and federal agencies exercise discretionary approval over the expansion of the landfill,either directly through the issuance of permits or indirectly through the development of design and operational guidelines. The Austin Road Landfill is currently regulated under two operating permits. the Regional Water Quality Control B (RW )issued Waste Discharge Requirements,Order No.90- 122(1990)and Order No.92-143(1992);and the San Joaquin County Public Health Services issued Solid Waste Facility Permit,number 39-44-001. As the public agency principally responsible for approving the project,the City of Stockton Department of Community Development Planning Division is considered the Lead Agency under CEQA,and is responsible for reviewing and certifying the adequacy of this EIR. However,a number of other agencies are expected to have an interest in the proposed project. Some interested agencies have discretionary authority over aspects of the project;these are considered Responsible Agencies under CEQA. These Responsible Agencies will also consider the adequacy of this EIR as it relates to any action in which they have discretionary approval power over the project. Agencies with a regulatory role in establishing solid waste facilities are discussed in detail within the relevant sections of Chapter III of this ;approvals required by these agencies are summarized below. gGktgn rite CoLncit_-The City Council has the authority to approve of the acquisition of the Brocchini parcel (negotiated purchase or may require condemnation proceedings),approve of the proposed zoning and prezoning and filing of an application with the Local Agency Formation Organziation CO)for annexation(or portions thereof)of the property to the City of Stockton,approve of the project plans and specification,and award a construction contract for the proposed landfill expansion. Stockton Planning Commission-The Planning Commission makes recommendations to the City Council regarding zoning and prezoning of the properties prior to annexation to the City and makes a determination as to whether or not the proposed landfill expansion conforms with the . City's General Plan. \ 11.38