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Pleasanton Downtown Specific Plan EIR Scope of Work potential impacts related to geology, soils, and seismicity that may result under development of the Specific Plan. • Energy, Climate Change,and Greenhouse Gas Emissions(D&B).Analyze impacts associated with energy use and GHG emissions from the Specific Plan. Prepare an analysis of greenhouse gas and climate change impacts focusing on greenhouse gases (GHGs) of greatest concern, carbon dioxide, (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N20) that will be generated from Specific Plan adoption. Quantify construction-related and operational GHG emissions for the Specific Plan and evaluate significance based on guidance provided by the BAAQMD,state mandated GHG reduction goals,and recent case law: Analyze impacts on energy resources associated with buildout of the Specific Plan. Include an overview of applicable regulations, as well as existing energy resources in the state and region. Quantitatively analyze energy consumption from construction and operational sources associated with the Specific Plan. Discuss and quantify to the extent feasible policies to conserve and reduce energy consumption. Evaluate significance based on whether the Specific Plan, , would result in an inefficient, wasteful, and unnecessary usage of energy, consistent with CEQA Guidelines Appendix F. • Hazards and Hazardous Materials (D&B). Assess potential impacts on general public health and safety; the potential for new development or redevelopment to result in areas where there are public safety issues or hazardous materials; potential safety hazards related to the nearby airport; and potential conflicts with emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan. • Hydrology, Drainage,and Water Quality(D&B).Assess whether implementation would violate water quality standards or waste discharge requirements; deplete or interfere substantially with groundwater, alter drainage patterns or cause erosion or siltation effects; increase polluted runoff or exceed drainage system capacity; or result in flood hazard. • Land Use, Population and Housing(D&B). The EIR will include information on population, employment, and housing. Potential change in the City's population directly attributable to the implementation of the proposed Specific Plan,ability of future developments to meet projections of ABAG, changes in community demographics and character, and changes in employment opportunities will be evaluated. Consistency with the General Plan, including the Housing Element, will be evaluated. • Noise/Vibration (CSA). Conduct long-term (e.g., 72-hour) continuous noise measurements at up to three locations in the Planning Area. Analyze the measurement data and calculate daily noise levels. Use the results to calibrate our traffic noise analysis. Calculate traffic noise levels based on provided 2 The City of Pleasanton has an adopted Climate Action Plan in 2012. The horizon of that plan is 2020.The recently-adopted Scoping Plan by the California Air Resources Board establishes per capita GHG thresholds for communities. -4-