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          Cover Letter 
            Cover  
            Title Page 
            Table of Contents | 
        
         
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          Executive Summary (15.2MB) 
            ES.1 Introduction/Background 
            ES.2 Summary of Public Involvement Activities 
            ES.3 Alternatives 
            ES.4 Summary of Impacts 
            ES.5 Cumulative Scenario and Impacts 
            ES.6 Summary Comparison of the Proposed Project and Alternatives 
            ES.7 Impact Summary Tables for CEQA Impact Significance 
            Figure ES-1. 
            Proposed Project and Project Vicinity 
            Figure ES-2. Alternatives Retained 
            Figure ES-3a. Route Alternatives 
            Eliminated 
            Figure ES-3b. System Alternatives 
            Eliminated 
            Figure ES-3c. Alternatives Considered 
            but Not Screened for EIR/EIS Analysis 
            Figure ES-4a. No Project Alternative 
            Option 1 (8.8MB) 
            Figure ES-4b. No Project Alternative 
            Option 2 
            Figure ES-5. Environmentally 
            Superior Alternative | 
        
         
          A. Introduction 
            A.1 History and Overview of Proposed Project 
            A.2 Purpose and Need for the Proposed Project 
            A.3 Definition of Connected Actions and Related Projects 
            A.4 Agency Use of This Document 
            A.5 Reader's Guide to This EIR/EIS 
            A.6 References | 
        
         
          B. Description 
            of the Proposed Project (11.6MB) 
            B.1 Introduction and Overview 
            B.2 Description of Proposed Project Components 
            B.3 Construction of Proposed Project 
            B.4 Operations and Maintenance 
            B.5 Electric and Magnetic Fields Management 
            B.6 Applicant Proposed Measures 
            B.7 Connected Actions 
            B.8 References 
            Figure B-1. 
            Proposed Project and Project Vicinity 
            Figure B-2a. Proposed Transmission 
            Line Route - Segment 1 
            Figure B-2b. Existing and Proposed 
            Corridor Profile - Segment 1 
            Figure B-3a. Proposed Transmission 
            Line Route - Segment 2 
            Figure B-3b. Existing and Proposed 
            Corridor Profile - Segment 2 
            Figure B-4a. Proposed Transmission 
            Line Route - Segment 3 
            Figure B-4b. Existing and Proposed 
            Corridor Profile - Segment 3 
            Figure B-5a. Proposed Transmission 
            Line Route - Segment 4 
            Figure B-5b. Existing and Proposed 
            Corridor Profile - Segment 4 
            Figure B-6a. Proposed Transmission 
            Line Route - Segment 5 
            Figure B-6b. Existing and Proposed 
            Corridor Profile - Segment 5 
            Figure B-6c. Existing and Proposed 
            Corridor Profile - Segment 5 
            Figure B-7a. Proposed Transmission 
            Line Route - Segment 6 
            Figure B-7b. Existing and Proposed 
            Corridor Profile - Segment 6 
            Figure B-8. Existing and Proposed 
            220 kV Configuration 
            Figure B-9a. Photos of Existing 
            West of Devers Corridor - Segments 1 and 2 
            Figure B-9b. Photos of Existing 
            West of Devers Corridor - Segments 3 and 4 
            Figure B-9c. Photos of Existing 
            West of Devers Corridor - Segments 5 and 6 
            Figure B-10. Typical 220 kV Transmission 
            Structures 
            Figure B-11a. Existing Substation 
            Locations 
            Figure B-11b. Existing Devers 
            Substation Boundary 
            Figure B-11c. Existing El Casco 
            Substation Boundary 
            Figure B-11d. Existing Vista 
            Substation Boundary 
            Figure B-11e. Existing San Bernardino 
            Substation Boundary 
            Figure B-11f. Existing Etiwanda 
            Substation Boundary 
            Figure B-11g. Existing Timoteo 
            Substation Boundary 
            Figure B-11h. Existing Tennessee 
            Substation Boundary 
            Figure B-12. 220 kV Substation 
            Profile 
            Figure B-13. Proposed Relocated 
            Subtransmission and Distribution Line Route 
            Figure B-14a. Typical 66 kV 
            Tubular Steel Pole Structures 
            Figure B-14b. Typical Light-Weight 
            Steel and Wood Poles 
            Figure B-15a. Proposed Telecommunication 
            Routes - Sheet 1 of 5 
            Figure B-15b. Proposed Telecommunication 
            Routes - Sheet 2 of 5 
            Figure B-15c. Proposed Telecommunication 
            Routes - Sheet 3 of 5 
            Figure B-15d. Proposed Telecommunication 
            Routes - Sheet 4 of 5 
            Figure B-15e. Proposed Telecommunication 
            Routes - Sheet 5 of 5 
            Figure B-16. Proposed Staging 
            Yard Locations 
            Figure B-17. Typical Retaining 
            and Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls 
            Figure B-18. Typical Shoo-Fly 
            Structures 
            Figure B-19. Typical Subtransmission 
            Duct Bank 
            Figure B-20. Typical Subtransmission 
            Vault 
            Figure B-21. Typical Distribution 
            Duct Bank 
            Figure B-22. Typical Distribution 
            Vault 
            Figure B-23. Typical Telecommunications 
            Duct Bank 
            Figure B-24. Typical Manhole 
            Design 
            Figure B-25. Palen Solar Power 
            Project 
            Figure B-26. Desert Harvest Solar 
            Project 
            Figure B-27. Blythe Mesa Solar 
            Project | 
        
         
          C. Alternatives (3.4MB) 
            C.1 Alternatives Development and Screening Process 
            C.2 Alternatives Screening Methodology 
            C.3 Summary of Screening Results 
            C.4 Alternatives Evaluated in this EIR/EIS 
            C.5 Alternatives Eliminated from Full EIR/EIS Evaluation 
            C.6 No Project / No Action Alternative 
            C.7 References 
            Figure C-1. 
            Alternatives Retained 
            Figure C-2a. Route Alternatives 
            Eliminated 
            Figure C-2b. System Alternatives 
            Eliminated 
            Figure C-2c. Alternatives Considered 
            but Not Screened for EIR/EIS Analysis 
            Figure C-3. Tower Relocation Alternative 
            Figure C-4. Iowa Street 66 kV 
            Alternative 
            Figure C-5. Phased Build Alternative 
            Figure C-6a. No Project/No Action 
            Alternative Option 1 (7.9MB) 
            Figure C-6b. No Project/No Action 
            Alternative Option 2 | 
        
         
          D.1 Introduction 
            to Environmental Analysis 
            D.1.1 Organization of Each Section 
            D.1.2 Alternatives 
            D.1.3 CEQA and NEPA Requirements 
            D.1.4 Impact Analysis and Mitigation Measures 
            D.1.5 Analysis of Connected Actions 
            D.1.6 Cumulative Impact Assessment 
            D.1.7 Other CEQA and NEPA Requirements | 
        
         
          D.2 Agriculture (3.6MB) 
            D.2.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment 
            D.2.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards 
            D.2.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project 
            D.2.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives 
            D.2.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project / No Action Alternative 
            D.2.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting 
            D.2.7 References 
            Figure D.2-1a. 
            Farmland in Project Corridor, Segment 1 
            Figure D.2-1b. Farmland in 
            Project Corridor, Segment 2 
            Figure D.2-1c. Farmland in 
            Project Corridor, Segment 3 
            Figure D.2-1d. Farmland in 
            Project Corridor, Segment 3 & 4 
            Figure D.2-1e. Farmland in 
            Project Corridor, Segment 4 
            Figure D.2-1f. Farmland in 
            Project Corridor, Segment 4 
            Figure D.2-1g. Farmland in 
            Project Corridor, Segment 4 & 5 
            Figure D.2-1h. Farmland in 
            Project Corridor, Segment 4 & 5 
            Figure D.2-1i. Farmland in 
            Project Corridor, Segment 5 
            Figure D.2-1j. Farmland in 
            Project Corridor, Segment 6 
            Figure D.2-1k. Farmland in 
            Project Corridor, Segment 6 | 
        
         
          D.3 Air Quality 
            D.3.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment 
            D.3.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards 
            D.3.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed 
            D.3.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives 
            D.3.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project / No Action Alternative 
            D.3.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting 
            D.3.7 References 
            Figure D.3-1. 
            Federal Ozone Nonattainment and Class 1 Areas  | 
        
         
          D.4 Biological Resources 
            - Vegetation 
            D.4.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment 
            D.4.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards 
            D.4.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project 
            D.4.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives 
            D.4.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project / No Action Alternative 
            D.4.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting 
            D.4.7 References | 
        
         
          D.5 Biological Resources 
            - Wildlife 
            D.5.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment 
            D.5.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards 
            D.5.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed 
            D.5.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives 
            D.5.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project / No Action Alternative 
            D.5.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting 
            D.5.7 References | 
        
         
          D.6 Climate Change 
            D.6.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment 
            D.6.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards 
            D.6.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project 
            D.6.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives 
            D.6.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project / No Action Alternative 
            D.6.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting 
            D.6.7 References | 
        
         
          D.7 Cultural Resources 
            D.7.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment 
            D.7.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards 
            D.7.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project 
            D.7.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives 
            D.7.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project / No Action Alternative 
            D.7.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting 
            D.7.7 References | 
        
         
          D.8 Socioeconomics and 
            Environmental Justice 
            D.8.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment 
            D.8.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards 
            D.8.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project 
            D.8.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives 
            D.8.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project / No Action Alternative 
            D.8.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting 
            D.8.7 References 
            Figure D.8-1. 
            Census Tracts Used in Socioeconomic Analysis 
            Figure D.8-2. Census Tracts 
            Meeting Environmental Justice Criteria | 
        
         
          D.9 Geology and Soils 
            (4.0MB) 
            D.9.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment 
            D.9.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards 
            D.9.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project 
            D.9.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives 
            D.9.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project / No Action Alternative 
            D.9.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting 
            D.9.7 References 
            Figure D.9-1. 
            Geologic Map 
            Figure D.9-2. Soil Distribution 
            Figure D.9-3. Active Faults 
            and Historic Earthquakes 
            Figure D.9-4a. Segment 1 Fault 
            Crossings 
            Figure D.9-4b. Segment 2 Fault 
            Crossings 
            Figure D.9-4c. Segment 3 Fault 
            Crossings 
            Figure D.9-4d. Segment 4 Fault 
            Crossings 
            Figure D.9-4e. Segment 5 Fault 
            Crossings 
            Figure D.9-4f. Segment 6 Fault 
            Crossings | 
        
         
          D.10 Hazards and Hazardous 
            Materials 
            D.10.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment 
            D.10.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards 
            D.10.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project 
            D.10.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives 
            D.10.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project / No Action Alternative 
            D.10.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting 
            D.10.7 References | 
        
         
          D.11 Land Use and 
            BLM Realty (6.6MB) 
            D.11.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment 
            D.11.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards 
            D.11.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project 
            D.11.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives 
            D.11.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project / No Action Alternative 
            D.11.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting 
            D.11.7 References 
            Figure D.11-1a. 
            General Plan Land Use, Segment 1 
            Figure D.11-1b. General Plan 
            Land Use, Segment 2 
            Figure D.11-1c. General Plan 
            Land Use, Segment 3 
            Figure D.11-1d. General Plan 
            Land Use, Segments 3 & 4 
            Figure D.11-1e. General Plan 
            Land Use, Segment 4 
            Figure D.11-1f. General Plan 
            Land Use, Segment 4 
            Figure D.11-1g. General Plan 
            Land Use, Segments 4 & 5 
            Figure D.11-1h. General Plan 
            Land Use, Segments 4 & 5 
            Figure D.11-1i. General Plan 
            Land Use, Segment 5 
            Figure D.11-1j. General Plan 
            Land Use, Segment 6 
            Figure D.11-1k. General Plan 
            Land Use, Segment 6 
            Figure D.11-2a. Zoning, Segment 
            1 
            Figure D.11-2b. Zoning, Segment 
            2 
            Figure D.11-2c. Zoning, Segment 
            3 
            Figure D.11-2d. Zoning, Segment 
            3 & 4 
            Figure D.11-2e. Zoning, Segment 
            4 
            Figure D.11-2f. Zoning, Segment 
            4 
            Figure D.11-2g. Zoning, Segment 
            4 & 5 
            Figure D.11-2h. Zoning, Segment 
            4 & 5 (7.7MB) 
            Figure D.11-2i. Zoning, Segment 
            5 
            Figure D.11-2j. Zoning, Segment 
            6 (13.0MB) 
            Figure D.11-2k. Zoning, Segment 
            6 (5.7MB) | 
        
         
          D.12 Mineral Resources 
            D.12.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment 
            D.12.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards 
            D.12.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project 
            D.12.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives 
            D.12.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project / No Action Alternative 
            D.12.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting 
            D.12.7 References | 
        
         
          D.13 Noise 
            D.13.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment 
            D.13.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards 
            D.13.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project 
            D.13.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives 
            D.13.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project / No Action Alternative 
            D.13.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting 
            D.13.7 References 
            Figure D.13-1. 
            Noise Monitoring Locations  | 
        
         
          D.14 Paleontological 
            Resources 
            D.14.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment 
            D.14.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards 
            D.14.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project 
            D.14.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives 
            D.14.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project / No Action Alternative 
            D.14.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting 
            D.14.7 References | 
        
         
          D.15 Recreation (10.5MB) 
            D.15.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment 
            D.15.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards 
            D.15.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project 
            D.15.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives 
            D.15.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project / No Action Alternative 
            D.15.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting 
            D.15.7 References 
            Figure D.15-1a. 
            Recreational Resources, Segment 1 
            Figure D.15-1b. Recreational 
            Resources, Segment 2 
            Figure D.15-1c. Recreational 
            Resources, Segment 3 
            Figure D.15-1d. Recreational 
            Resources, Segment 3 & 4 
            Figure D.15-1e. Recreational 
            Resources, Segment 4 
            Figure D.15-1f. Recreational 
            Resources, Segment 4 
            Figure D.15-1g. Recreational 
            Resources, Segment 4 & 5 
            Figure D.15-1h. Recreational 
            Resources, Segment 4 & 5 
            Figure D.15-1i. Recreational 
            Resources, Segment 5 
            Figure D.15-1j. Recreational 
            Resources, Segment 6 
            Figure D.15-1k. Recreational 
            Resources, Segment 6 (5.7MB) | 
        
         
          D.16 Transportation 
            and Traffic 
            D.16.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment 
            D.16.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards 
            D.16.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project 
            D.16.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives 
            D.16.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project / No Action Alternative 
            D.16.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting 
            D.16.7 References | 
        
         
          D.17 Utilities 
            and Public Services 
            D.17.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment 
            D.17.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards 
            D.17.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project 
            D.17.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives 
            D.17.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project / No Action Alternative 
            D.17.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting 
            D.17.7 References | 
        
         
          D.18 Visual Resources 
            (21.7MB) 
            D.18.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment 
            D.18.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards 
            D.18.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project 
            D.18.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives 
            D.18.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project / No Action Alternative 
            D.18.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting 
            D.18.7 References 
            Figure D.18-1. 
            Viewshed Analysis Segment 1 
            Figure D.18-2. Viewshed Analysis 
            Segment 2 
            Figure D.18-3. Viewshed Analysis 
            Segment 3 
            Figure D.18-4. Viewshed Analysis 
            Segment 4 
            Figure D.18-5. Viewshed Analysis 
            Segment 5 
            Figure D.18-6. Viewshed Analysis 
            Segment 6 
            Figure D.18-7A. Linear Viewpoint 
            Map - Interstate 10 - West 
            Figure D.18-7B. Linear Viewpoint 
            Map - Interstate 10 - East 
            Figure D.18-7C. Linear Viewpoint 
            Map - San Timoteo Canyon 
            Figure D.18-8A. KOP 1 - Mission 
            Road at ROW - Existing View 
            Figure D.18-8B. KOP 1 - Mission 
            Road at ROW - Visual Simulation 
            Figure D.18-9A. KOP 2 - Canyon 
            Vista Drive - Existing View 
            Figure D.18-9B. KOP 2 - Canyon 
            Vista Drive - Visual Simulation 
            Figure D.18-9C. KOP 2 - Canyon 
            Vista Drive - Visual Simulation 
            Figure D.18-10A. KOP 3 - Pilgrim 
            Road - Existing View 
            Figure D.18-10B. KOP 3 - Pilgrim 
            Road - Visual Simulation 
            Figure D.18-11A. KOP 4 - San 
            Timoteo Canyon Road - Existing Road 
            Figure D.18-11B. KOP 4 - San 
            Timoteo Canyon Road - Visual Simulation 
            Figure D.18-11C. KOP 4 - San 
            Timoteo Canyon Road - Visual Simulation 
            Figure D.18-12A. KOP 5 - Boros 
            Boulevard - Existing View 
            Figure D.18-12B. KOP 5 - Boros 
            Boulevard - Visual Simulation 
            Figure D.18-13A. KOP 6 - Stetson 
            Community Park - Existing View 
            Figure D.18-13B. KOP 6 - Stetson 
            Community Park - Visual Simulation 
            Figure D.18-14A. KOP 7 - Solera 
            Oakmont Clubhouse - Existing View 
            Figure D.18-14B. KOP 7 - Solera 
            Oakmont Clubhouse - Visual Simulation 
            Figure D.18-15A. KOP 8 - The 
            Estates - Existing View 
            Figure D.18-15B. KOP 8 - The 
            Estates - Visual Simulation 
            Figure D.18-16A. KOP 9 - Cedar 
            Hollow Road - Existing View 
            Figure D.18-16B. KOP 9 - Cedar 
            Hollow Road - Visual Simulation 
            Figure D.18-17A. KOP 10 - 
            Bluff Street - Existing View 
            Figure D.18-17B. KOP 10 - 
            Bluff Street - Visual Simulation 
            Figure D.18-18A. KOP 11 - 
            Hathaway Street - Existing View 
            Figure D.18-18B. KOP 11 - 
            Hathaway Street - Visual Simulation 
            Figure D.18-19A. KOP 12 - 
            Morongo Community Center - Existing View 
            Figure D.18-19B. KOP 12 - 
            Morongo Community Center - Visual Simulation 
            Figure D.18-20A. KOP 13 - 
            Haugen-Lehman Way - Existing View 
            Figure D.18-20B. KOP 13 - 
            Haugen-Lehman Way - Visual Simulation 
            Figure D.18-21A. KOP 14 - 
            PCT Parking Lot - Existing View 
            Figure D.18-21B. KOP 14 - 
            PCT Parking Lot - Visual Simulation 
            Figure D.18-22A. KOP 15 - 
            Whitewater Canyon Road - Existing View 
            Figure D.18-22B. KOP 15 - 
            Whitewater Canyon Road - Visual Simulation 
            Figure D.18-23A. KOP 16 - 
            Painted Hills Road - Existing View 
            Figure D.18-23B. KOP 16 - 
            Painted Hills Road - Visual Simulation 
            Figure D.18-24A. KOP 17 - 
            Southbound SR 62 - Existing View 
            Figure D.18-24B. KOP 17 - 
            Southbound SR 62 - Visual Simulation 
            Figure D.18-25A. KOP 18 - 
            Northbound Iowa Street - Existing View 
            Figure D.18-25B. KOP 18 - 
            Northbound Iowa Street - Visual Simulation | 
        
         
          D.19 Water Resources 
            and Hydrology (5.1MB) 
            D.19.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment 
            D.19.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards 
            D.19.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project 
            D.19.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives 
            D.19.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project / No Action Alternative 
            D.19.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting 
            D.19.7 References 
            Figure D.19-1a. 
            Hydrologic Features: Groundwater Basins, Floodplains, and Streams 
            Figure D.19-1b. Hydrologic 
            Features: Groundwater 
            Basins, Floodplains, and Streams 
            Figure D.19-1c. Hydrologic 
            Features: Groundwater 
            Basins, Floodplains, and Streams 
            Figure D.19-1d. Hydrologic 
            Features: Groundwater 
            Basins, Floodplains, and Streams 
            Figure D.19-1e. Hydrologic 
            Features: Groundwater 
            Basins, Floodplains, and Streams 
            Figure D.19-1f. Hydrologic 
            Features: Groundwater 
            Basins, Floodplains, and Streams 
            Figure D.19-1g. Hydrologic 
            Features: Groundwater 
            Basins, Floodplains, and Streams 
            Figure D.19-1h. Hydrologic 
            Features: Groundwater 
            Basins, Floodplains, and Streams 
            Figure D.19-1i. Hydrologic 
            Features: Groundwater 
            Basins, Floodplains, and Streams | 
        
         
          D.20 Wildland Fire 
            D.20.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment 
            D.20.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards 
            D.20.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project 
            D.20.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives 
            D.20.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project / No Action Alternative 
            D.20.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting 
            D.20.7 References 
            Figure D.20-1. 
            Fire Protection Responsibility Areas 
            Figure D.20-2. Fire Hazard Severity 
            Zones 
            Figure D.20-3. Fire History | 
        
         
          D.21 Electrical 
            Interference and Safety 
            D.21.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment 
            D.21.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards 
            D.21.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project 
            D.21.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives 
            D.21.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project / No Action Alternative 
            D.21.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting 
            D.21.7 References | 
        
         
          E. Cumulative Scenario and Impacts 
            (4.0MB) 
            E.1 Introduction and Methodology 
            E.2 Cumulative Projects 
            E.3 Cumulative Impact Analysis for the Proposed Project 
            E.4 Cumulative Impact Analysis of Alternatives 
            E.5 References 
            Figure E-1a. 
            Cumulative Projects 
            Figure E-1b. DRECP Transmission 
            Technical Group Map for Preferred Alternative 
            Figure E-2a. Cumulative Future 
            500 kV Corridor Profile - Segment 2 
            Figure E-2b. Cumulative Future 
            500 kV Corridor Profile - Segment 3 
            Figure E-2c. Cumulative Future 
            500 kV Corridor Profile - Segment 4 
            Figure E-2d. Cumulative Future 
            500 kV Corridor Profile - Segment 6 
            Figure E-3a. KOP 2 - Canyon Vista 
            Drive - Cumulative Simulation 
            Figure E-3b. KOP 4 - San Timoteo 
            Canyon Road - Cumulative Simulation 
            Figure E-3c. KOP 7 - Solera Oakmont 
            Clubhouse - Cumulative Simulation 
            Figure E-3d. KOP 12 - Morongo 
            Community Center - Cumulative Simulation 
            Figure E-3e. KOP 13 - Haugen-Lehman 
            Way - Cumulative Simulation | 
        
         
          F. Other CEQA and 
            NEPA Requirements 
            F.1 Growth-Inducing Effects 
            F.2 Significant Irreversible and Irretrievable Changes 
            F.3 Significant Environmental Effects that Cannot be Avoided if the 
            Proposed Project is Implemented 
            F.4 Relationship Between Short-Term Uses and Long-Term Productivity 
            of the Environment 
            F.5 Energy Conservation 
            F.6 References | 
        
         
          G. Comparison of Alternatives 
            G.1 Introduction 
            G.2 Regulatory Requirements for Alternatives Comparison 
            G.3 Comparison Methodology 
            G.4 Comparison of Alternatives 
            G.5 Definition of the CPUC Environmentally Superior Alternative 
            G.6 No Project / No Action Alternative Compared to the Environmentally 
            Superior Alternative 
            Figure G-1. 
            Environmentally Superior Alternative  | 
        
         
          H. Mitigation Monitoring 
            and Reporting 
            H.1 Authority for the MMCRP 
            H.2 Organization of the MMCRP 
            H.3 Roles and Responsibilities 
            H.4 Dispute Resolution 
            H.5 General Monitoring Procedures | 
        
         
          I. Public Participation 
            and Consultation 
            I.1 Introduction 
            I.2 EIR/EIS Scoping Process 
            I.3 Draft EIR/EIS Public Review Period 
            I.4 EIR/EIS Mailing List 
            I.5 Notice of Availability 
            I.6 EIR/EIS Information and Repository Sites 
            I.7 Consultation Processes for ESA Section 7, NHPA Section 106, and 
            Indian Tribes | 
        
         
          | J. Glossary, 
            Acronyms, Abbreviations | 
        
         
          | K. Index | 
        
         
            
            APPENDICES | 
        
         
          Appendix 1. 
            Project Description Information 
            Appendix 1A - Structure Height Tables 
            Appendix 1B - FAA Hazard Marking Evaluations 
            Appendix 1C - Construction Equipment and Workforce Estimates 
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          | Appendix 2. 
            Detailed Project Maps | 
        
         
          | Appendix 3. 
            SCE-Morongo ROW Agreement - Appendix J of SCE's Application A.13-10-020 | 
        
         
          | Appendix 4. 
            EMF Field Management Plan | 
        
         
          Appendix 5. 
            Alternatives Screening Report 
            Attachment 1 - Phased Build Alternative Supporting 
            Data 
            Attachment 2 - Project Alternatives Assessment - A Power Flow Analysis 
            Attachment 3 - Existing structures Design Review  | 
        
         
          | Appendix 6. 
            Air Quality | 
        
         
          Appendix 7. 
            Biological Resources 
            Tables of Special Status Plants 
            and Wildlife 
            Biological Resources Figures | 
        
         
          | Appendix 8. 
            Cultural Resources | 
        
         
          | Appendix 9. 
            Policy Screening Report | 
        
         
          | Appendix 10. 
            Visual Resources | 
        
         
          | Appendix 11. 
            EIR/EIS Information Contacts | 
        
         
          | Appendix 12. 
            Preparers and Reviewers | 
        
         
          | Appendix 13. 
            Recipients of the EIR/EIS |