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M. Environmental Setting,Impacts,and Mitigations A. Land Use,Plans and Policies Mitigation Measure A3. Identified by this EIR (a) The project sponsor shall request FAA review of the proposed project and,specifically, bird abatement programs. The project sponsor shall abide by any additional reasonable and feasible measures designed by this agency to mitigate bird population impacts that could be caused by the proposed project. (b) The project sponsor shall conduct a bird survey before construction of the project and monitor bird population after operation of the landfill expansion begins. If the follow-up survey shows an increase in bird populations,increase mitigation measures such as covering the fill areas as soon as possible and using noise-makers and other measures,as necessary,to discourage birds from the site until bird population levels return to the level found in pre-expansion surveys. Implementation of either of the above mitigation measures would reduce the potential effects of Impact A.3 to less-than-significant. Impact A.4. The proposed project would extend the number of years of landfill operations and therefore extend the number of years for the potential of illegal dumping of wastes in the project area. (ADVERSE) The proposed project would only accept wastes from conuacted and permitted haulers. Hours during which refuse would be accepted at the site would be between 6:00 a.m.and 3:00 p.m.,and generally between Mondays and Fridays. All vehicle loads would be weighed and screened before unloading. Prohibited wastes at the landfill would include sewage sludge,asbestos,tires, abandoned vehicles,large dead animals,liquid wastes,hazardous wastes,white goods,and toxic or reactive substances such as: acids or corrosives;irritants;drugs;radioactive,flammable or explosive wastes;oil,batteries or fuel wastes;pesticides or insecticides;air-scrubber wastes; tank cleaning sludges or sediments;or contaminated soil or sand. The restrictions imposed by the proposed project on waste and the cost of expansion could be reflected in higher fees and restrictions at transfer stations for individuals and waste generators,which could result in a higher incidence of illegal dumping in the project area. Because restrictions and fees would only be marginally higher than existing restrictions and fees,and because penalties for illegal dumping are relatively expensive,the proposed project would not be expected to generate a substantial increase in illegal dumping. M.A.25