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November 9, 2010 Page 6 Technical studies, as described above, will be prepared for air quality, noise, greenhouse gas emissions, transportation/traffic, and infrastructure (e.g., water, sewer, and stormwater) to supplement information being prepared for the Demonstration Project. Since EIR scoping is yet to be completed and this project is expected to be of great interest to the community, it is assumed at this time that all topics in the Initial Study Checklist-except biological resources, agriculture and forest resources, and mineral resources-will be included in the Program EIR for the Vision Plan. General Information Executive Summary: This section will consist of a concise summary of the information presented in the main body of the PEIR. This will include: • Brief project description ¦ Tabular summary of findings regarding project and cumulative impacts, mitigation measures, and any unavoidable significant impacts ¦ Summary of discretionary approvals required for the project ¦ Brief description of the alternatives considered, noting which one was considered the environmentally superior alternative • Areas of controversy and issues to be resolved Introduction: This section is intended as a convenience to the reader who is not familiar with CEQA, EIRs, or the environmental review process. The purpose and standards of adequacy for an EIR will be defined and the environmental review process discussed. Characteristics of a Program EIR will also be described. Project Description: The project characteristics associated with the Vision Plan will be described, along with a statement of project objectives as determined by the City of Santa Ana. Buildout statistics included as part of the Vision Plan, including residential units, nonresidential square footage, population and employment, will be included. In addition, policies and design guidelines in the North Harbor Specific Plan will be listed. Illustrations will include regional and site location maps and the Vision Plan. Environmental Setting: A general description of the regional and local setting will be provided to establish the environmental and planning context. In addition to physical characteristics, relevant regional and local planning programs will be discussed to establish whether this project is consistent with applicable planning policies and programs. Existing land uses statistics, including units, nonresidential square footage, population, and employment, will be included. More detailed descriptions of existing conditions and pertinent policies will be provided, where appropriate, as part of the discussions under each of the specific impact topics in the main body of the EIR. Although the final scope of the EIR can't be determined until after the IS/NOP is completed, it is anticipated that the following topical sections will be included: • Aesthetics • Air Quality • Cultural Resources ¦ Geology and Soils • Greenhouse Gases • Hazards and Hazardous Materials ¦ Hydrology and Water Quality • Land Use and Planning • Noise ¦ Population and Housing ¦ Public Services • Transportation and Traffic • Recreation - ¦ Utilities and Service Systems