L.2.1 Agency Consultation
NEPA and CEQA require that federal, state, and local agencies with legal jurisdiction or special expertise regarding any environmental impact be consulted and involved in the EIS/EIR process. This involvement ensures that a variety of perspectives are represented. Agencies involved include those with authority to issue applicable permits, licenses, and other regulatory approvals, as well as those responsible for protecting significant resources (e.g., endangered species, critical habitats, or historic resources). The agencies were invited to participate in the scoping process. The scoping process determined the nature of the contacts required during the preparation of the Draft EIS/EIR. Some agencies were contacted to obtain up-to-date environmental information. Other agencies, such as the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the California Department of Fish and Game, provided lists of probable endangered and threatened species and other species of concern and were consulted during impact evaluation. These agencies were sent copies of the Draft EIS/EIR and invited to comment.
Table L-1 lists the representative agencies involved in the process. Individuals and groups interested in specific environmental issues may contact these agencies to obtain information.
Table L-1 Agency Consultation Summary
| Subject Area | Agencies |
| Endangered species | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Game |
| Migratory birds | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, California Department of Fish and Game |
| Streambed alteration | California Department of Fish and Game |
| Wetlands | Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, California Department of Fish and Game |
| Discharge of pollutants to water | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, San Joaquin Environmental Health Department |
| Floodplains | Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, County of Alameda, County of San Joaquin |
| Water use and availability | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Water Policy, California Department of Water Resources, State Water Resources Control Board, Regional Water Quality Control Boards, City of San Francisco Water Co., Zone 7 of Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District |
| Waste management and transportation | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Transportation, California Department of Health Services, California Department of Toxic Substances Control, Alameda County Health Department, San Joaquin County Health Department, California Highway Patrol |
| Archaeological, historical, and cultural preservation | Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, State Historic Preservation Office, UC President's Advisory Council, Native American Heritage Commission |
| Air pollution, State Implementation Plan consistency | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Bay Area Air Quality Management District, San Joaquin County Air Pollution Control District, California Air Resources Board |
| Land use plans and policies | City of Livermore, City of Tracy, County of Alameda, County of San Joaquin |
| Prime and unique farmlands | Soil Conservation Service |
| Transportation of hazardous materials | California Department of Transportation (CALTRANS), California Highway Patrol, Livermore Municipal Airport, Tracy Municipal Airport |
| Epidemiological studies | California Department of Health Services, Resource for Cancer Epidemiology |
| Noise | City of Livermore, City of Tracy, County of Alameda, County of San Joaquin |
| Community services | City of Livermore, County of Alameda, County of San Joaquin, City of Tracy, California Department of Forestry, Livermore Valley Joint Unified School District, Tracy Rural County Fire Protection District |
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