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City of Pleasanton–10x Genomics Project Environmental Checklist and Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration Environmental Evaluation FirstCarbon Solutions 61 Https://adecinnovations.sharepoint.com/sites/PublicationsSite/Shared Documents/Publications/Client (PN-JN)/2148/21480024/ISMND/wp/21480024 10x Genomics Project Full Screencheck ISMND.docx additional responses have been received to date, and as such, no known listed or potentially eligible TCRs will adversely affected by the proposed project. Furthermore, implementation of MM CUL-1 and MM CUL-2 would ensure any impacts to undiscovered TCRs encountered during project construction would be reduced to a less that significant level. e) A resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1. In applying the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1, the lead agency shall consider the significance of the resource to a California Native American tribe. Less than significant impact with mitigation incorporated. On March 16, 2021, the City of Pleasanton sent letters containing project information and an invitation to consult on the project to Tribal representatives pursuant to AB-52. The same day, the City received a response from the Indian Canyon Band of Costanoan Ohlone People, expressing concern that the project’s APE may be in close proximity to a potentially eligible cultural site. The tribe recommended that a Native American Monitor and an Archaeologist be present on-site at all times in order to minimize potential effects on the cultural site and mitigate inadvertent issues. The lead agency has not identified any additional significant TCRs meeting the criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1, that may be adversely affected by the proposed project. However, the City concurred with the Tribe’s recommendation, which has been included in MM CUL-1 and MM CUL-2, which would ensure any impacts to undiscovered TCRs encountered during project construction would be reduced to a less that significant level. Mitigation Measures MM CUL-1 All project related ground disturbance shall be monitored by an archaeologist who meets the Secretary of the Interior’s Professional Qualification Standards for archaeology and a Native American monitor from a culturally affiliated tribe identified by the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC). If any prehistoric or historic artifacts, or other indication of cultural resources are found once the project construction is underway, all work shall stop within 20-meters (66 feet) of the find. The Archaeologist and Tribal Monitor shall be consulted for an immediate evaluation of the find prior to resuming groundbreaking construction activities within 20- meters of the find. The Applicant shall include a standard inadvertent discovery clause in every construction contract to inform contractors of this requirement. If the find is determined to be an important archaeological resource, the resource shall be either avoided, if feasible, or recovered consistent with the requirements of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. Potentially significant cultural resources include, but are not limited to, stone, bone, glass, wood, or shell artifacts or features, including hearths, structural remains, or historic waste disposal sites. Any previously undiscovered resources found during construction within the project site shall be recorded on appropriate Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523 forms and will be submitted to the City of Pleasanton, the Northwest Information Center, and the California Office of Historic Preservation (OHP), as required.