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Proposal to Provide Environmental (CEQA/NEPA) Consulting Services Corps of Engineers (ACOE), and local individuals or organizations. Cultural Resources. Though probably not typi THY a critical issue for projects in Santa Ana, cultural resources analysis may be needed for certain projects, particularly those that involve demolition of older structures. Rincon has relationships with several historians and archaeologists who could be retained for individual projects. Historians include Galvin Historical Preservation Associates, San Buenaventura Research Associates and the Historic Resources Group (HRG). Archaeologists included Conejo Archaeological Consultants and Robert Wlodarski. We also work with Applied Earthworks, which provides both historic and archaeological services. Rincon has in- house paleontological resources assessment capabilities. The typical historic or archaeological analysis will involve a combination of field survey work and research, including a records search at California State University, Fullerton. Historic resource impacts will be analyzed based on National and California Register criteria, as well as any locally adopted criteria for the designation of local landmarks. Archaeological resource analysis will be conducted based upon criteria included in CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines. Geology/Soils. Geologic analysis will typically be based on existing literature sources including, but not limited to, the applicant's preliminary geology and soils report and other existing geological and soils reports that are representative of the project area. These technical reports will be reviewed by Rincon s Certified Engineering Geologist to evaluate the potential geologic hazards that may adversely affect the proposed project. This review will also include a field reconnaissance to observe onsite geologic characteristics. The impact assessment will provide graphic representation of potential hazard areas and will identify specific mitigation requirements for each hazard identified. Specifically, this section will include the following: • Discussion of existing geologic conditions (e.g., seismic capabilities, soils, subsurface structure, landforms, etc.) • Identification of potential geologic hazards (e.g., liquefaction, shrink -swell, erosion, etc.) and seismic characteristics in the project area • Mapping of geologic hazards from background analysis data sources • Evaluation of the effect of geologic hazards on the proposed project (e.g., liquefaction, erosion, seismic, etc.) • Measures to mitigate specific geologic hazards • Discussion of additional geologic and soils analysis that may be necessary to ensure adequate mitigation of geologic hazards. Although not expected to be needed for most projects, Rincon may use geotechnical subconsultants for particularly complex projects. We work with a number of geotechnical firms that are familiar with the CEQA environmental review process as well as City of Santa Ana and Orange County geotechnical requirements. Hazards and Hazardous Materials. The analysis of impacts relating to hazardous materials will typically be performed under the direction of Rincon's Professional Geologist/Certified Hydrogeologist. The assessment of hazardous materials may be based on existing information sources that are available for the project area, such as Phase I and Phase 11 environmental site assessments City of Santa Ana