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required in or incorporated into the Project, will reduce the significant environmental impact to a less than significant level. Facts in Support of Finding: The following facts and mitigation measures indicate that the impact will be reduced to less than significant. 1. Subsurface ground-disturbing activities of the proposed project could have a significant impact on previously unknown unique paleontological resources in the Planning Area. 2. Implementation of Mitigation Measure 4.D-3 set forth in Table 6-1 of the Final SEIR and listed in the MMRP will ensure that Impact 4.D-3 would be reduced to a less than significant level and is hereby incorporated by reference and described below: 4.D-3: In the event that paleontological resources are encountered during the course of development, all construction activity must temporarily cease in the affected area(s) until the uncovered fossils are properly assessed by a qualified paleontologist and subsequent recommendations for appropriate documentation and conservation are evaluated by the Lead Agency. Excavation or disturbance may continue in other areas of the site that are not reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent or additional paleontological resources. Site(s) affected: All (Draft SEIR, p. 4.D-18.) Impact 4.D-4 Development facilitated by the General Plan Amendment and rezonings has the potential to disturb human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries. The SEIR evaluates the impacts of the proposed project related to the disturbance of human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries. Significance Before Mitigation: Significant Significance After Mitigation: Less than Significant Finding: Changes or alterations have been required in or incorporated into the Project that would avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the SEIR. Mitigation Measure 4.D-4, which has been required in or incorporated into the Project, will reduce the significant environmental impact to a less than significant level. Facts in Support of Finding: The following facts and mitigation measures indicate that the impact will be reduced to less than significant. 1. Subsurface ground-disturbing activities of the proposed project could inadvertently disturb previously unknown human remains.