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1 2009 Countywide Comprehensive Transportation Plan Final Environmental Impact Report SCH# Proposal for Adoption June 17, 2009

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3 Final Environmental Impact Report SCH# for the 2009 Countywide Comprehensive Transportation Plan prepared by The Contra Costa Transportation Authority Proposal for Adoption June 17, 2009

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5 2009 CTP Final EIR Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT EIR AND RESPONSES CORRECTIONS TO THE DRAFT EIR REVISED 2009 CTP PROJECT LIST APPENDICES...52

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7 2009 CTP Final EIR 1 Introduction This Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR or FEIR) is intended to aid the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (the Authority) as it considers adoption of the 2009 Countywide Comprehensive Transportation Plan (2009 CTP), as well as comply with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). This Final EIR amends, and includes by reference, the Draft EIR published February 18, 2009, which is available as a separately bound document from the Authority. The main purpose of a Final EIR is to revise and refine the environmental analysis and mitigation measures in the DEIR in response to written and oral comments and recommendations received during the 45 day public review period. This review period of the Draft EIR, State Clearinghouse No , was from February 18, 2009 through April 6, Copies of written comments are included in Section 3, and responses to comments are included in Section 4. Some comments raised points regarding both 2009 CTP and its Draft EIR. This Final EIR responds to comments on the latter; for comments on the former, see the 2009 CTP. This document is organized into six sections, as follows. Section Contents 1 Introduction Introduces the Final EIR and summarizes the contents of the document 2 Commens on the Draft EIR and Responses Lists all agencies, persons and organizations from whom comments on the Draft EIR were received, reproduces and numbers all comment letters, and provides responses to comments, numbered and in order according to the comment letters. 3 Corrections to the Draft EIR Lists revisions to the Draft EIR by topic in the order in which they are arranged in the Draft 4 Revised 2009 CTP project list Revised projects list in response to comments on the draft 2009 CTP (IF NECESSARY) 5 Appendices A. Findings, Facts in Support of Findings and Statement of Overriding Consideration B. Notice of Determination SUMMARY OF THE 2009 CTP AND EIR The 2009 CTP will serve as the long range transportation planning document for the county. The 2009 CTP identifies the Authority s vision for Contra Costa, goals and strategies for achieving that vision, and future transportation priorities. The 2009 CTP builds on the analysis and recommendations of RTPCs representing the eastern, western, central and southwestern parts of Contra Costa County 2009 Action Plan Updates. The 2009 CTP is intended to help carry out the Authority s four goals:

8 2009 CTP Final EIR Manage the impacts of growth to sustain Contra Costa s economy and preserve its environment; Provide and expand safe, convenient and affordable alternatives to the single-occupant automobile; and Maintain the transportation system. In addition to analyzing the environmental impacts of the proposed Project, the DEIR also analyzes four alternatives: No Project Alternative Alternative 1: Freeway Performance Initiative Alternative 2: Frequent Service Transit Network Alternative 3: Climate Change Alternative The only significant unavoidable effects the of the 2009 CTP identified in the Draft EIR are the alteration of views, construction related and cumulative noise impacts, and the conversion of nonurban land to transportation uses. Alternatives 1, 2 and 3 would have the similar impacts as the Project on alteration of views, construction noise, cumulative noise levels, and potential conversion of agricultural lands to transportation uses. All other potentially significant impacts can be avoided or reduced to level that are not significant through implementation of the mitigation measures identified in the Draft EIR. Upon issuance of this Final EIR, the Authority will hold public hearings to certify this EIR and to consider adoption of the proposed 2009 CTP. The Authority will determine the adequacy of this Final EIR, and if determined adequate, will make findings and certify the document as compliant with CEQA. Separate CEQA findings will be prepared for the project and will be considered for adoption by the Authority. If the Authority recommends certification of the EIR and approval of the proposed 2009 CTP, the Authority will then consider both the certification of the EIR and adoption of the Plan. 2

9 SCH No Comments on the Draft EIR and Responses COMMENTS During the CEQA-required 45 date review period, 5 comments were received from the following agencies, all in letter format. Copies of the comment letters are included in this chapter along with responses to specific comments. Letter Number Date of Comment Date Received From 1 3/17/2009 3/20/2009 Department of Conservation 2 3/30/2009 4/3/2009 TRANSPLAN 3 4/6/2009 4/6/2009 Department of Transportation 4 4/6/2009 4/6/2009 Contra Costa County 5 4/6/2009 4/6/2009 WCCTAC with Attachment B from Fehr & Peers, dated 3/24/2009 Signed By Pam Ceccarelli, Associate Oil & Gas Engineer John W. Cunningham, TRANSPLAN staff Lisa Carboni, District Branch Chief Jamar Stamps, Transportation Planning Section Christina M. Atienza, Executive Director; Attachment B from Julie Morgan RESPONSES TO COMMENTS This section provides responses to specific comments contained in the 5 comment letters on the DEIR. Responses to each comment are listed following the referenced comment letter. Responses are keyed to comment numbers shown on the right hand side of each comment letter. 3

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11 SCH No COMMENT LETTER 1 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION 1-A Comment Noted. The following text is added to Section 2.4: Geology and Seismicity, Summary of Impacts, Page : Presence of gas, oil or geothermal wells and their impact on proposed projects, including potential reabandonment 1 concerns, will be evaluated during project level environmental review, when specific project design and alignment are known. At that point project proponents will consider application to the Well Review Program. 1 Reabandonment refers to ensuring that old wells are plugged to current standards. 5

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14 SCH No COMMENT LETTER 2 TRANSPLAN 2 A The EIR considers greenhouse gas reduction relative to the transportation related actions described in the 2009 CTP, the No Project scenario, and in each of the Alternatives. These analyses do consider the impact of vehicle fuel efficiency advances by applying Pavley 1 and 2, standards proposed in AB 1493, in the 2030 scenarios. Use of these standards is described in greater detail in the Method of Analysis section, page of the DEIR. As shown on Table , on page of the DEIR, application of these standards makes a significant difference in greenhouse gas emissions in For instance, application of fuel efficiency standards Pavley 1 and 2 for the Project analysis results in a 1.9 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, while no application of such standards results in a 47.5 percent increase in greenhouse gas emissions by Land use changes are inherently included in this analysis given that the Authority s Land Use Information System (LUIS) projections and local Growth Management Elements are all assumed in all Alternatives. Detailed land use assumptions can be found on Page of the DEIR. In addition, a transportation efficient land use alternative was considered, but due to the need for significant local review of potential land use alternatives and the difficultly in determining an appropriate land use pattern for Contra Costa, it was determined that the alternative was not feasible and would not be analyzed in the EIR. The potential impact of market changes on greenhouse gas emissions is considered through pricing in the Greenhouse Gas Alternative, but not at the scale of larger economic trends, which would be beyond the scope of this EIR. Under CEQA, the Draft EIR 2009 CTP is responsible for helping the Authority determine whether the proposed Project may have a significant effect on the environment. CEQA Guidelines Section defines the term significant effect on the environment as a substantial, or potentially substantial, adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise, and objects of historic and aesthetic significance. The definition goes on to state that economic or social change by itself shall not be considered a significant effect on the environment. Furthermore, evidence of economic and social impacts that do not contribute to or are not caused by physical changes in the environment is not substantial evidence that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. (CEQA Guidelines Section 15064(f)(6)). Under this definition, it is clearly outside the scope of this EIR to review the impact of greenhouse gas emission reduction relative to regional or national economic changes. Further, any comments regarding the impact of market changes on greenhouse gas emissions would be highly speculative. 5

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19 SCH No COMMENT LETTER 3 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION 3-A As a program level EIR, the Draft EIR does not list every project in the overall description, but refers to them in terms of type and intent. A complete list of projects included in the 2009 CTP was included in Appendix A of the DEIR. There are several projects that include additional strategies to handle freeway traffic growth, including Park and Ride lots. The 2009 CTP Project List specifically lists 19 Intermodal/ Park-and-Ride projects. These projects are listed in Appendix A of the Draft EIR, under the heading Intermodal/ Park-and-Ride for each of the five RTPCs, found on pages Appendix A-2, Appendix A-26, Appendix A-49, Appendix A-73, and Appendix A-98. In addition to HOV lanes, transit, and park and ride lots, the 2009 CTP also proposes improvements to operations that include congestion management programs such as the I-80 Integrated Corridor Mobility Improvement Project. The DEIR also includes a Freeway Performance Alternative, which assumes an 8% increase in capacity due to expanded use of a variety of intelligent transportation systems (ITS) and operational improvements on all freeways in Contra Costa, in addition to those already included in the 2009 CTP. Operational improvements considered included ramp metering, changeable message signs and variable speed limits. 3-B The cumulatively significant impacts found on transportation and circulation are due in large part to regional growth in population and employment, rather than the projects contained within the 2009 CTP. These significant cumulative impacts include an increase in vehicle miles traveled at level-of-service (LOS) F, an increase in total vehicle hours traveled, a decrease in average systemwide vehicle speed decreases, and an increase in total number of vehicle trips. While these impacts are considered cumulatively significant, the project contribution to these impacts is not cumulatively considerable, based on a comparison to the 2030 No Project Alternative. Because the 2009 CTP is not found to be the cause of the significant impact, and actually improves conditions when compared to the No Project, no mitigation measures are necessary. Further, impacts related to transit use as a result of implementation of the 2009 CTP, including an increase or maintenance in transit mode share and an overall increase transit ridership, were found to be beneficial and therefore do not require mitigation measures. Future scenario and cumulative impact assumptions are described beginning on Page of the DEIR. An in depth description of the Transportation and Circulation analysis is also included in the DEIR beginning on Page C The TDM measures mentioned on page refer to a tenet from Central County s Action Plan that supports the TDM program, branded 511 Contra Costa. Details on this program are in the 2009 CTP on Page 46. The role of the EIR is to evaluate any environmental impacts of the set of projects that make up the 2009 CTP, as developed in cooperation with the RTPCs and their draft Action Plans. However, the EIR does not analyze how participation in the proposed programs will be ensured. Implementation activities are addressed beginning on Page 103 of the 2009 CTP. 13

20 2009 CTP Final EIR Several TDM projects are included in the 2009 CTP Project List and are included in the DEIR Project analysis. Several of these projects are listed in Table F-1 for reference. The list of projects in Table F-1 is not an exhaustive list of projects of this type, but rather a selection of projects that are representative of the projects included in the 2009 CTP. A complete list is available in Appendix A of the DEIR. Table F-1: Select Transportation Demand Management Projects Included in the 2009 CTP Countywide Code Name Description Sponsor 0318 Translink (Contra Costa share) Translink (Contra Costa share) MTC 0320 TravInfo Enhancements TravInfo Enhancements MTC b Probe Vehicle and Corridor Management System BART Station Pathfinder Program: Access Guide Market TDM incentive Programs Countywide Traffic Program Countywide Traffic Betterment: New Sign Program Countywide Traffic Betterment: New Striping Program Countywide TDM Program (future programs) Probe Vehicle and Corridor Management System Prepare an Access Guide twice a year that provides information on available transit services, any changes and updates, and bicycle and pedestrian facilities Expand market for established TDM incentive programs This program provides for safety and efficient movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic while preserving neighborhood character and minimizing disruption to the residents This program provides the resources to install traffic signs as the need arises. This program provides the resources to install the necessary traffic striping projects as needed during the year. 1) Carpool/Vanpool program 2) County cost of region wide rideshare program (RIDES) 3) Residential and school programs 4) Traveler trip planning programs 5) Transit incentives and fare coordination programs 6) expand guaranteed ride home program MTC BART TRANSPAC Contra Costa County Contra Costa County Contra Costa County Contra Costa Commute Alternative Network East County Code Name Description Sponsor Traffic Operations System (TOS) 0424 signs and 1 highway advisory radio transmitter. State Route 4 Traffic Improvements: 3 Video Cameras, 3 Vehicle Operations System Monitoring Stations, 4 extinguishable message Caltrans 0526 Tri Delta Transit: ITS Project ITS System to include: GPS, APC, communication hardware, signal priority & intelligent fare boxes. Tri Delta Transit 14

21 SCH No Control Point Metering in East County Implement Control Point Metering in East County (Pittsburg and unincorporated County)during the eastbound a.m. commute. Pittsburg Central County Code Name Description Sponsor a 0172b Central Contra Costa TMC BART Station Pathfinder Program Martinez Pathfinder System: Install Signage I-680 Operational Improvements Community/School Improvements I-680 Traffic Operations System, SR 24 to Benicia Bridge I-680: Traffic Operations System, Alameda County to SR 24 Replace existing traffic signal computers with a NTCIP compatible system, replace signal controllers, install fiber optics interconnect BART Station Pathfinder Program: signs, maps and path system to connect BART stations to surrounding neighborhoods Martinez Pathfinder System: install signage on I- 680, SR 4 and major arterials (Alhambra, Pacheco Blvd., Marina Vista) A series of operational improvements to I-680 incl. extension of HOV lanes, aux. lanes, etc. Including but not limited to: school/community bicycle, pedestrian, circulation improvements/facilities, school carpool and transit incentives, local bus facilities. Traffic Operations System including changeable message signs, loop detectors, video Traffic Operations System including changeable message signs, loop detectors, video TRANSPAC BART Martinez TRANSPAC TRANSPAC Caltrans Caltrans 0172c I-680 Smart Corridor Enhancements to TOS system to implement a smart system of message signs, metering, AVL and BART parking status TRANSPAC West County Code Name Description Sponsor Lamorinda San Pablo Avenue Smart Corridor Project I-80: Install Ramp Metering Hardware I-80 Corridor Mobility Improvement Project Covers Contra Costa portion. Multi-phase project includes: operational improvements, signage, metering, incident management. Phase II of San Pablo Avenue Smart Corridor project Install ramp metering hardware at all on-ramp locations and electronic speed Install new and upgrade existing corridor management elements along I-80 and parallel arterials and connecting roadways to allow sharing of real time traveler info. Elements includes CCTV, CMS, vehicle detection system, adaptive ramp metering, HOV bypass lanes at ramps, advisory variable speed signs, integration of traffic signals, etc. WCCTAC Caltrans CCTA 15

22 2009 CTP Final EIR Code Name Description Sponsor 0164 State Route 24 Traffic Operations System Changeable message signs, video, loop detectors Caltrans 3-D The two priority programs mentioned on page 2.1-7, designating and developing pedestrian districts, and improving mobility for people of all abilities consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) improvements, are programs identified in the Contra Costa Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan (CBPP), adopted in December A new Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is currently being updated. A draft of the updated plan is available on the Authority s website at The Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning process is not part of the 2009 CTP but part of a complementary planning effort by Contra Costa County. However, the 2009 CTP does include several projects that support these efforts, particularly by including several improvements that improve mobility through ADA compliance. Table F-2 includes a list of projects included in the 2009 CTP that include ADA compliance. In addition, several streetscaping and pedestrian oriented projects are included in the 2009 CTP, as well as projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle access, mobility, and safety. These projects as a whole may support specific pedestrian districts mentioned in the CBPP. A complete list of Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects can be found in Appendix A of the DEIR, listed under Bicycle/ Pedestrian for each sub-region, Pages Appendix A-1, Appendix A-20, Appendix A-40, Appendix A-62, Appendix A-85, and Appendix A-93. Table F-2: ADA Improvement Projects Included in the 2009 CTP Countywide Code Name Description Sponsor 0988 Countywide Curb Ramp Program 0486 AC Transit Vehicle Replacement Program 0488 AC Transit Information System 0202f 0282a Bus Transit Coordinating Council: ADA paratransit BART Countywide Access Improvements Annual program to Install ADA-compliant curb ramps at locations throughout the unincorporated areas of the County. Funded at $100,000 per year. Total cost shown is $500,000 for the next seven years. Vehicle Replacement Program: includes bus replacement program, ADA paratransit vehicle purchase and leasing, non-revenue vehicle purchase and replacement, and electric hybrid bus demonstration Information System: includes ADA hardware and software and upgrade and replacement of data processing equipment Expand existing services throughout the County Improve access to BART stations including the addition of new or expanded intermodal facilities, bicycle access facilities, pedestrian access facilities, accessibility/ada access facilities, various signage programs (Pathfinder, Talking Signs, Real Time Travel Information), and the expansion of car parking facilities. Contra Costa County AC Transit AC Transit Bus Transit Coordinating Council BART 16

23 SCH No East County Code Name Description Sponsor 1205 SR4 at Newport Dr. Traffic Signal 1301 ADA & PM Operating Assistance 1314 Contra Costa Boulevard Improvement Project Construct a traffic signal at the intersection of Newport Drive and SR4 in Discovery Bay Area. Also, construct two ADA compliant Detail B curb ramps, two stretches of retaining walls, and minor storm drain improvements. Federal ADA and Preventative Maintenance operating assistance along with local funds match Roadway widening, intersection geometry modification, and signal upgrade at every intersection along Contra Costa Boulevard within the project limit. Redo landscaping along corridor, as well as install pedestrian improvements to make corridor ADA compliant ADA Upgrades Install ADA upgrades at various high pedestrian locations 0961b Ygnacio Valley Road Overlay Ygnacio Valley Road from California Blvd to Pavement Civic Drive, including ADA upgrades. Reconstruction (Phase 1) 1202 Appian Curb Ramp Install and repair ADA compliant Curb Ramps. Project 1293 ADA Traffic Signal and Crosswalk Modifications 1379 Tara Hills Curb Ramps Project Lamorinda Traffic signal upgrades, crosswalk modifications and curb ramps to enhance mobility Construct ADA compliant curb ramps at several intersections along Tara Hills Drive. Contra Costa County Tri Delta Transit Pleasant Hill Walnut Creek Walnut Creek Contra Costa County San Pablo Contra Costa County Code Name Description Sponsor 1189 Treat Boulevard Remove and replace asphalt overlay and bring curb Contra Costa Reconstruction ramps into ADA compliance. County 3-E Comment noted. The Authority recognizes that project level environmental review will be required for individual projects. 17

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26 2009 CTP Final EIR COMMENT LETTER 4 DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT 4-A The adoption and implementation of the 2009 CTP is found to decrease vehicle miles traveled (VMT) at Level of Service F during peak hours by around 20 percent compared to the No Project scenario. This is due to several projects included in the 2009 CTP that are intended to ease congestion at the most congested locations around Contra Costa. The Growth Management goals and objectives under Measure J are included to the degree that the list of projects in the 2009 CTP was developed with consideration these goals and objectives. However, land use assumptions were held constant for all Alternatives, so the decrease in peak hour VMT compared to the No Project is not specifically attributable to growth management measures, but rather to projects that reduce congestion. Land use assumptions are described on Page These assumptions are held constant for analysis of each Alternative, including the Project and No Project. The demographic projections are based on CCTA s 2006 LUIS, developed based on the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) s Projections 2005 and approved by the Authority at its February 21, 2007 meeting. In terms of growth management considerations, it should be noted that since 2003, ABAG has included policy assumptions in their projections for future growth in the area. These assumptions are based on smart growth policies such as those found in the Authority s Growth Management Program, including the Urban Limit Line. Therefore, the Growth Management Program that the Authority implemented pursuant to Measure C and Measure J is included in the analysis of all Alternatives, and is not specific to the Project. A description of the network assumptions used to define the Project and No Project Alternatives for modeling purposes are described on Page of the DEIR. 4-B This is a comment on the Plan, not on the EIR, which evaluates the Plan. The DEIR does note the relevance and importance of SB 375 in the regulatory setting in the chapters on Energy, Page , and Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change, Page of the DEIR. However, the Plan addresses SB 375 at greater length in terms of how it will impact how the ABAG and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) establish regional priorities and could impact the Authority on Pages 29, 68, and of the 2009 CTP. 4-C The DEIR does not find a significant impact from the project on Greenhouse Gas Emissions, but rather finds that the implementation of the 2009 CTP, combined with forecast countywide growth, would contribute to cumulatively considerable GHG emissions. While the cumulative impact was found to be significant, the project contribution was found to be not cumulatively considerable. Because this project contribution is not considerable, mitigation measures are not required under CEQA. However, the DEIR included additional mitigation measures in recognition of the importance of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to the fullest extent feasible. The analysis for all issue areas includes all projects in the 2009 CTP, including several that address greenhouse gas emissions and attempt to lower VMT. As measures already included in the plan, they are already part of the analysis, and are not mitigation measures. Transportation demand management, transit improvements, and other commute alternatives are included in 20

27 SCH No the modeling and are reflected in mode shift and reductions in VMT as compared to the No Project. Growth management planning, TLC programs, multiple pedestrian and bicycle projects, and the ULL are included in the 2009 CTP, but are not generally reflected in modeling, and therefore do not reflect potential additional VMT reductions and greenhouse gas emission reductions. However, the Authority recognizes that these programs have important policy implications and will contribute to further reducing greenhouse gas emissions over time. To ensure that the inclusion of these projects is clear, the following text edits will be made to the EIR. Edit the text in the 3 rd paragraph under Impact on Page , to read: These modeling results include the implementation of several measures included in the Project that reduce VMT and therefore reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These projects include express bus programs, the ebart commuter rail, commute alternatives, transportation demand management, and other operational improvements. In addition, these model results do not reflect additional steps such as growth management planning, TLC grants, bicycle and pedestrian programs, and the Urban Limit Line that are being taken by the Agency. These steps, along with appropriate project level design beyond the scope of a program level EIR, could further lead to lower emissions levels throughout the county. The Authority recognizes that a multi-faceted and integrated approach will be essential for maximum mitigation of climate change. 21

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57 SCH No COMMENT LETTER 5 WCCTAC 5-A This is a comment on the Plan not on the EIR, which evaluates the Plan. Response to this comment can be found in the CCTA Staff Report. 5-B The review of the DEIR by Fehr and Peers in Appendix B of the WCCTAC comment letter is noted. 51

58 SCH No Corrections to the Draft EIR This section includes the revisions to the Draft EIR not included as part of the above Responses to Comments. Revisions in this section are based on the Authority staff and consultant review, and appear below in the order they appear in the Draft EIR. Additions to the Draft EIR are underlined, and deletions shown as strikeouts. Note that these revisions do not constitute substantial new information or changes in the overall impact analysis presented in the DEIR. The following text is added to Section 2.4: Geology and Seismicity, Summary of Impacts, Page : Presence of gas, oil or geothermal wells and their impact on proposed projects, including potential reabandonment 2 concerns, will be evaluated during project level environmental review, when specific project design and alignment are known. At that point project proponents will consider application to the Well Review Program. Edit the text in the 3 rd paragraph under Impact on Page , to read: These modeling results include the implementation of several measures included in the Project that reduce VMT and therefore reduce greenhouse gas emissions. These projects include express bus programs, the ebart commuter rail, commute alternatives, transportation demand management, and other operational improvements. In addition, these model results do not reflect additional steps such as growth management planning, TLC grants, bicycle and pedestrian programs, and the Urban Limit Line that are being taken by the Agency. These steps, along with appropriate project level design beyond the scope of a program level EIR, could further lead to lower emissions levels throughout the county. The Authority recognizes that a multi faceted and integrated approach will be essential for maximum mitigation of climate change. 4 Revised 2009 CTP Project List to be included in Authority packet 5 Appendices 2 Reabandonment refers to ensuring that old wells are plugged to current standards. 15

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