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. , � a x� � � � �� ,.� �� a `- ��.�-� _ t, � : �"�'" , r� t� t� �E �� ��, = . x . .. ��?�� . �� . . __ . ._ - rS,�. �� .��,... . . ,; ;, -: � .. . � ..,. 5.6 Greenhouse Gas�Emissions � �� Context: To assess whether the Project would contribute to a The IHSP EIR would have described ! cumulative impact,ESA wilL• � GHG emissions levels from '' j Assumptions: construction and development under '! + Use EMFAC2011 emission factors,the latest version of the � . The analysis will be the IHSP,including offsets from CaIEEMod air quality model to develop an emissions � conducted pursuant to removal of the existing uses that were ; inventory of the ProjecYs net contribution to GHG emissions i gqqQMD 2010/2011 developed in an era when building resulting from the ProjecYs increases in mobile source thresholds and CEQA codes and practices were less energy = emissions(i.e.,motor vehide traffic and VMT�and � Guidelines. efficient. stationary area source emissions(i.e.,natura gas � The IHSP EIR would have also �mbustion,electricity demand,water and wastewater described current extent of le islation treatment and conveyance and solid waste generation)and 9 ' of cafion dioxide equivalents(CO2e)under the proposed and regulations at state and local levels '' Pro'ect. regarding climate change and GHG ! � emissions � • Estimate the offset GHG emissions from existing uses that � { may be removed with implementation of the Project. • As feasible,post-processing adjustments will be made to the inventory to reflect PG&E-specific electrical emission factors for the relevant future year and to account for any identified sustainable building recommendations under the existing Green Building Ordinance.Factor quantifiable � Project-specific sustainability features into the Project � characteristic. ` * Assess the quantified GHG emissions that would result from � the Project.This determination will be made relative to ; BAAQMD's project-level threshold,4.6 metric tons of CO2e ; ' per service population to determine if GHG emissions are � cumulatively considerable.. � ' • Discuss the Project's sustainable features and GHG � emissions with respect to the goals and recommended � actions of the state's Climate Change Scoping Plan and the City's guidance and IHSP policies. ___.. ... � :,� . ;,... �� 5.7 Hazards and Hazardous Materials � �� - Context: To assess whether the Project would have project-level The IHSP EIR would have desaibed ' �mpacts or contribute to any cumulative impact,ESA will: the IHSP hazards and hazardous ' matenals setting that would also apply ! • Describe earthwork activities that would encounter � to the Project,specifically information ''' underlying materials on the project site,use of hazardous ; regarding,generally(at a program materials during construction,and potential accidental I level),earthwork activities that would release conditions during Project operations. encounter underlying materials,any ` . Describe any specific clean-up activities required for the legacy contaminants in the IHSP area;. a project site. • Discuss the Project relative to clean-up goals and poliaes identified in the IHSP. � '? « Evaluate hazards and hazardous matenals effects related to construction and operation of the Project. ; • As appropriate,identify project-level mitigation measures to address hazards and hazardous materials,specifically ' from project and site-specific requirements or ' � recommendations in a Project-specific phase 1 report � i prepared by a qualified consultant of the pro�ect sponsor. _ _�........ ...__ __�� _. __.. __�__ _....._.w _ _.. ...__ _. �� .��_ REV:06-15-15 VR Page 12 of 18 ATTY/AGR.Amend No. 2/ESA Inner Harbor EIR Amendment No.2