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Introduction Environmental Impact Report 1-3 Commenter Comment/Request Summary Where the Topic is Discussed in the EIR California Department of Justice Diesel trucks visiting warehouses emit nitrogen oxide (NOx)—a primary precursor to smog formation and a significant factor in the development of respiratory problems like asthma, bronchitis, and lung irritation— and diesel particulate matter (a subset of fine particular matter that is smaller than 2.5 micrometers)—a contributor to cancer, heart disease, respiratory illnesses, and premature death. The potential air quality impacts of the project, including potential health risk impacts from air pollution, are evaluated in the Initial Study for the project. The Initial Study is provided as Appendix A to this EIR. Additionally, the Initial Study contains a detailed health risk assessment prepared for the project. California Department of Justice Trucks and on-site loading activities can also be loud, bringing disruptive noise levels during 24/7 operation that can cause hearing damage after prolonged exposure. Potential noise impacts of the project are evaluated in Section 4.3, Noise. California Department of Justice The hundreds, and sometimes thousands, of daily truck and passenger car trips that warehouses generate can contribute to traffic jams, deterioration of road surfaces, traffic accidents, and unsafe conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists. Traffic jams are a type of traffic delay. Traffic delay at key intersection near the project site is discussed in the Initial Study. The Initial Study is provided as Appendix A to this EIR. Potential conflicts of the project with pedestrian and bicycle modes of transportation are evaluated in the Initial Study. Potential transportation hazards such as unsafe intersections or incompatible vehicle types are evaluated in Section 4.4, Transportation, of this EIR. California Department of Justice Warehouses may also have other environmental impacts. The potential environmental impacts of the project are evaluated in this EIR and in the Initial Study, which is provided as Appendix A to this EIR. California Department of Justice In preparing the EIR, the Department of Justice encourages the City to consult its publication titled Warehouse Projects: Best Practices and Mitigation Measures to Comply with the California Environmental Quality Act. The City reviewed the publication referenced in this comment and relevant components have been incorporated into the preparation of this EIR. For example, the publication recommends preparation of a noise impact analysis. As described in EIR Section 4.3, Noise, a noise impact analysis has been prepared for the project.