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Administrative Draft Environmental Impact Report Gill Medical Center Project impact.The guidance does not limit a lead agency's authority in establishing its own process and guidance for determining significance of project related impacts on global climate change. However, the BAU portion of the tiered approach is problematic based on the 2015 California Supreme Court Newhall Ranch decision, which stated that an GHG-related impact determination based on the BAU approach is "not supported by a reasoned explanation based on substantial evidence." Additionally, the SJVAPCD thresholds were adopted to achieve statewide GHG-reduction goals for the year 2020, and the Proposed Project would not be built until after the year 2020. County of San Joaquin 2035 General Plan In order to be consistent with state statutes established by AB 32 and State objectives stated in Executive Order 5-3-05 and codified in SB 32, the County has established a GHG reduction target for 2020 and goals for 2035 and 2050.The 2020 target establishes a firm, near-term standard that must be met of 15 percent below 2007 (existing) levels by 2020. In order to establish a current baseline for GHG emission levels in the unincorporated areas of the county, a GHG emissions inventory was developed. The goals for 2035 and 2050 establish the County's commitment to achieving long-term, ambitious GHG reductions of 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050, with an interpolated reduction for 2035. Implementation of policies, programs, and reduction strategies in the 2035 General Plan would assist in county-wide GHG reductions. GHG reduction policies include: incorporation of sustainable building practices (Policy LU-2.2); supporting carbon offsets (Policy ED-4.10); smart growth to reduce VMT (Policy TM-1.13); preference to contractors that use energy efficient equipment for County construction projects (Policy PFS-3.9); encouraging energy consumption reduction strategies into new development (Policy PHS-5.14); establishing municipal (Policy PHS-6.1) and community GHG reduction targets (Policy PHS-6.2); promotion of GHG reduction strategies (Policy PHS-6.3); incorporation of all feasible mitigation to reduce GHG emissions in new development (Policy PHS-6.6); development of alternative energy sources (Policy NCR-5.2); encourage green building practices in new construction (Policy NCR-5.11); and supporting of energy efficient industrial processes (Policy NCR-5.12). San Joaquin Council of Governments 2018 Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy The San Joaquin Council of Governments (SJCOG) region, which encompasses the Project site, must achieve specific federal air quality standards and is required by state law to lower regional GHG emissions. Specifically, the region has been tasked by CARB to achieve a 12 percent and a 16 percent per capita reduction by the end of 2020 and 2035, respectively (CARB 2018).The SJCOG Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy(RTP/SCS) charts a course for closely integrating land use and transportation so that the region can grow smartly and sustainably.The 2018 RTP/SCS contains projects, policies, and strategies to achieve environmental sustainability and integrated planning. The 2018 RTP/SCS is a plan for improving the quality of life for residents of San Joaquin County by planning for wise transportation investments and informed land use choices.The Plan includes strategies to generally improve air quality, improve health, and reduce GHG emissions consistent with state requirements.The plan achieves its overall objectives by combining transportation investment and policies with integrated land use strategies that reduce per capita vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and emissions.These land use strategies include: Greenhouse Gas and Climate Change 4.10-6 October 2021