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The mitigation measure identified above would reduce the potentially significant environmental impact described above to a less -than- significant level by ensuring that existing building areas subject to demolition or renovation are inspected prior to the demolition or renovation for the presence of asbestos, PCBs, mercury, lead, or other hazardous materials. If hazardous materials are found at levels that require special handling, the materials will be managed in accordance with state and federal regulations and guidelines to reduce any potential hazard. The potential impact of the Project as contemplated in the Higher Occupancy Scenario would be similar to the potential impact of the Project as proposed, because the project - related demolition or renovation of the Project as contemplated in the Higher Occupancy Scenario would be similar to the project - related demolition or renovation of the Project as proposed. Likewise, the mitigation measure would be similarly effective with respect to the Project as proposed and the Project as contemplated in the Higher Occupancy Scenario. B. Exposure to Contaminated Soil and /or Groundwater Potential Impact: Under the proposed Project and the Higher Occupancy Scenario, excavation and construction of proposed basement and building foundations could expose construction personnel and the public to existing contaminated soil and /or groundwater (Potentially Significant) Mitigation: The following mitigation measure, as set forth in the FEIR, is hereby adopted and will be implemented as provided in the Mitigation Monitoring Program: Mitigation Measure HM -2.1 Finding: Mitigation Measure HM -2.1 is feasible and would reduce the potentially significant environmental impact described above to a less -than- significant level. The mitigation measure identified above would reduce the potentially significant environmental impact described above to a less -than- significant level by establishing a Site Health and Safety Plan with policies and procedures to protect workers and the public from potential hazards posed by residual contamination issues at the site. The population that would be present at or adjacent to the Project site after construction would include workers employed at the site, patients and visitors at the Medical Center, and off -site residents. In the future, potential health effects could occur if any of these individuals were exposed to elevated levels of contaminants in the soil or groundwater. Exposure could occur through inhalation of soil and groundwater vapors that have migrated to the surface. Direct contact