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i w remain the same if the proj.-(is approved. Therefore, the proposer- oJect will have a less than significant impact to surrounding agricultural operations and will not create premature development pressure on surrounding agricultural lands to convert land from agricultural uses to non-agricultural uses. The parcel is not subject to a Williamson Act contract. Referrals has been sent to the San Joaquin Farm Bureau for review. 3. Plant/Animal Life 3, a. & b. The Natural Diversity Database identifies Agelaius. tricolor (tricolored blackbird), Buteo swainsoni (Swainson's hawk), Aster lentus (Suisun Marsh aster), Cirsium crassicaule (slough thistle), Xanthocephalus xanthocephalus (yellow-headed blackbird), Aster lentus (Suisun marsh aster), and Athene cunicularia (burrowing owl) as rare, endangered, or threatened species or habitat located on or near the site. Referrals have been sent to the San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) for review. If SJCOG determines that the applicant can participate in the San Joaquin Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan (SJMSCP), and if the applicant chooses to participate, then the proposed project is consistent with the SJMSCP, as amended, as reflected in the conditions of project approval for this proposal. Pursuant to the Final EIR-AE/S for San Joaquin County Multi-Species Habitat Conservation and Open Space Plan (SJMSCP), dated November 15, 2000, and certified by SJCOG on December 7, 2000, implementation of the SJMSCP is expected to reduce impacts to biological resources resulting from the proposed project to a level of less-than-significant. If the applicant chooses not to participate, then the applicant will be required to participate in a similar mechanism that provides the same level of mitigation. 4.Air]Cllmate 4.a. This project is an expansion of an existing composting facility that processes urban green waste, wood, and agricultural residue to include the composting of commercial food and digestate. The project includes an increase in the processed tonnage from 156,000 tons per year to 182,000 tons per year and an increase in the project area from 20 acres to 40 acres. The San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) sent a response letter dated October 6, 2016 that states that project emissions should be identified and quantified, and that a Health Risk Assessment (HRA) should be performed if the project is located near residential/sensitive receptors and Toxic Air Contaminants (TACs) are a concern. The surrounding parcels are primarily agricultural with scattered residences and the nearest residence is located 30 feet from the eastern property line of the subject parcel. In addition, the project is subject to District Rule 2010 (Permits Required) and Rule 2201 (New and Modified Stationary Source Review), and may be subject to other District rules. The applicant submitted a Health Risk Assessment dated October 28, 2016 to the SJVAPCD. Based on information provided by the applicant, the project will not result in a significant increase in risk to any surrounding receptors. This analysis was based on the 60% mitigation measure for the windrow composting operation and with the understanding the grinding and screening will operate in the center of the new facility footprint, as stated in the modeling runs. The Environmental Health Department (EHD) is also requiring a revised Odor Impact Management Plan (OIMP) to account for changes in operation. With the rules and regulations of the SJVAPCD and the END, the impact to air quality and the impact from odors will be less than significant. 5. Noise 5. a. This project is for the expansion of an existing composting facility which falls under the Major Impact Services use type. Pursuant to Development Title Table 9-1025.9, this use type is not a noise sensitive land use. However, the surrounding parcels are primarily agricultural with scattered residences and pursuant to Development Title Table 9-1025.9 Part 1, a Title Section 9- 1025.9(a)(1) residential uses are noise sensitive land uses. The nearest residence is located 30 feet Initial Study -8- Rev 5-00