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5. This Board finds and determines that the previously certified EIR is complete and adequate in scope and was completed in compliance with CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and the Kern County Guidelines for implementation thereof; and that this Board fully reviewed and considered the information in the each with respect to the project described, and the related proposed Mitigation Measure Monitoring Program is adopted (Exhibit "C"). 6. This Board finds and determines that the implementation of the proposed clarification to mitigation measures would not result in any significant environmental impacts, pursuant to CEQA Section 15074.1. A public hearing has been held that identified the proposed clarifications as required. It is the Lead Agency's determination that implementation of the proposed clarifications are considered equivalent and more effective toward the mitigation of impacts and in full compliance with CEQA. . 7. This Board finds and determines the effect upon the environment of such project and the activities and improvements which may be carried out thereunder will not interfere with maintenance of a high-quality environment now or in the future. Mitigation measures have been incorporated from the previously certified EIR as conditions of approval, and the adopted Mitigation Measure Monitoring Program specifies the required steps to satisfy each mitigation measure. 8. The fee required by Fish and Game Code section 711.4 was previously required for the processing of the EIR for an earlier approval proceeding connected with this project, and under section 711.4(g), this Board finds that the project is not tiered or phased, and separate environmental documents or review by the Department of Fish and Wildlife is not required, and based on the public interpretation of these statutes by the Department of Fish and Wildlife staff, find this approval and related Notice of Determination exempt from the payment of the otherwise applicable fee. 9. This Board finds and determines the project is consistent with the goals and policies of the Kern County General Plan: a. because the applicant will submit closure plans and financial assurance estimates to guarantee closure. Closure/Post Closure maintenance plans and financial assurance are required as part of the Solid Waste Facility Permit through the Integrated Waste Management Board and as enforced by the Local Enforcement Agency, Environmental Health Services; 4