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Questions & Concerns <br />for the <br />Downtown Specific Plan (DSP) Environmental Impact Report (EIR) <br /> <br />General: It is clear that a lot of thought and hard work has gone into the discussion of this <br />surprisingly complicated project. The resulting DSP Draft EIR is presented in a readable and <br />professional manner, and those whom have contributed should be complimented for their <br />efforts. <br /> <br />5 CEQA Required Conclusions <br />General: GHG emissions will increase, despite several good efforts to mitigate this potential <br />outcome. The increase in GHG emissions, as stated, are inconsistent with our City and States’ <br />stated desires to decrease these emissions as we combat Climate Change, and as we try to <br />change our region’s non-attainment status. This is a serious potential outcome and needs to be <br />considered as such. The phrase “significant and unavoidable” is a bit of a misnomer, one can <br />avoid these outcomes by not doing this specific project as planned. A decision to pass on this <br />very well developed and much needed project is obviously easier said than done, but should be <br />considered none the less. <br /> <br />3.2 Air Quality <br />ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING <br />1) Local Air Quality – Local Criteria Pollutant Monitoring Data: How useful is the closest air <br />monitoring station if it is in Livermore? Have tests been done in Pleasanton to verify that <br />Livermore data is useful for us, especially during the construction phase which is intensely local? <br />IMPACT ANALYSIS <br />2) General: The EIR appears to minimize the impact of the construction phase by stating its <br />temporary or “one off” nature. The residents and workers in that area will feel impacted even if <br />temporarily. One should note that other cities in the Bay Area are dealing with the improper <br />execution of construction-site safety measures and resulting exposures (e.g., materials for <br />cement-making were left uncovered and therefore were being blown to a nearby school and <br />children were having respiratory issues). What guarantee is there that we will experience <br />better, as we live under the same state regulations and enforcement? <br />3) General: What defines objectionable odor? Residents will want to know if their opinions will be <br />included in this definition.