STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Southern California Edison's Antelope-Pardee 500-kV Transmission Line Project

   
 

   
Draft Environmental Impact Report / Environmental Impact Statement

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Abstract
Executive Summary
 

ES.1. Introduction/Background
ES.2. Summary Description of Proposed Project and Project Alternatives
ES.3. Summary of Impacts and Mitigation Measures
ES.4. Summary Comparison of Alternatives
Figure ES-1. Regional Location Map (10.2 MB)
Figure ES-2. Antelope-Pardee 500-kV Proposed and Alternative Routes

A. Introduction
  A.1. Background
A.2. Proposed Project/Action and Alternatives
A.3. Purpose and Need
A.4. The Antelope Transmission Project
A.5. Agency Use of this Document
A.6. Overview of the Environmental Review Process
A.7. Reader's Guide to this Document
B. Description of Proposed Project/Action and Alternatives
  B.1. Introduction
B.2. Description of the Proposed Project/Action
B.3. Project Alternatives Screening Overview
B.4. Alternatives Descriptions
B.5. Cumulative Impacts Scenario
Figure B.2-1. Regional Location Map
Figure B.2-2a. Proposed Project (Map 1 of 5)
Figure B.2-2b. Proposed Project (Map 2 of 5)
Figure B.2-2c. Proposed Project (Map 3 of 5)
Figure B.2-2d. Proposed Project (Map 4 of 5)
Figure B.2-2e. Proposed Project (Map 5 of 5)
Figure B.2-3. Example of 220-kV Double-circuit Tubular Steel Pole (Mile 0 to Mile 0.1)
Figure B.2-4. Typical 500-kV Single-circuit Tower
Figure B.2-5. Typical 500-kV Double-circuit Tower
Figure B.2-6. Proposed New ROW Configuration for Proposed Project Mile 0 to Mile 0.1
Figure B.2-7. Proposed New ROW Configuration for Proposed Project Mile 0.1 to Mile 1.1
Figure B.2-8. Existing and Proposed ROW Configuration for Proposed Project Mile 1.1 to Mile 5.7
Figure B.2-9. Existing and Proposed ROW Configuration for Proposed Project Mile 5.7 to Mile 18.6
Figure B.2-10. Proposed New ROW Configuration for Proposed Project Mile 18.6 to Mile 20.3
Figure B.2-11. Existing and Proposed ROW Configuration for Proposed Project Mile 20.3 to Mile 22.3
Figure B.2-12. Existing and Proposed ROW Configuration for Proposed Project Mile 22.3 to Mile 25.6
Figure B.2-13. Antelope Substation with Proposed Project Modifications
Figure B.2-14. Pardee Substation with Proposed Project Modifications
Figure B.2-15. Typical Guard Structure
Figure B.4-1a. Alternative 1: Underground Segment in the ANF
Figure B.4-1b. Alternative 1: Underground Segment in Santa Clarita
Figure B.4-2. Typical Solid Dielectric Cable Cross-Section.
Figure B.4-3. Plan View of Underground Transmission in the ANF
Figure B.4-4. Underground Transmission Cross-section in the ANF (3.8 MB)
Figure B.4-5. Underground Transmission Along Forest Service Access Road
Figure B.4-6. Underground Transmission Cross-section in Streets
Figure B.4-7. Plan View of Underground Transmission in Streets
Figure B.4-8. Prototypical Transition Station
Figure B.4-9. Alternative 2 Alignment
Figure B.4-10. Alternative 3 Proposed ROW Configuration for Mile 20.3 and Mile 22.3
Figure B.4-11. Alternative 3 Proposed ROW Configuration for Mile 22.3 and Mile 25.6
Figure B.4-12. Alternative 4: Haskell Canyon Re-Route
Figure B.4-13. Alternative 5 Alignment
Figure B.5-1a. Cumulative Projects (Northern Section)
Figure B.5-1b. Cumulative Projects (Southern Section) (2nd page)
C. Environmental Analysis
C.1 Introduction to Environmental Analysis
  C.1.1. Section Content and Organization
C.1.2. Environmental Analysis Methodology
C.1.3. Significance Categories
C.2 Air Quality
  C.2.1. Affected Environment
C.2.2. Regulatory Framework
C.2.3. Significance Criteria
C.2.4. Applicant-Proposed Measures
C.2.5. Impact Analysis: Proposed Project/Action
C.2.6. Alternative 1: Partial Undergrounding of Antelope-Pardee Transmission Line
C.2.7. Alternative 2: Antelope-Pardee East Mid-Slope
C.2.8. Alternative 3: Antelope-Pardee Single-Circuit 500-kV Towers between Haskell Canyon and Pardee Substation
C.2.9. Alternative 4: Antelope-Pardee Re-Routing of New Right-of-Way along Haskell Canyon
C.2.10. Alternative 5: Antelope-Pardee Sierra Pelona Reroute
C.2.11. No Project/Action Alternative
C.2.12. Impact and Mitigation Summary
C.2.13. Cumulative Effects
Figure C.2-1. Air Basin/Air District Jurisdiction Map in Project Area
Figure C.2-2. Normalized Maximum Short-term Historical Air Pollutant Concentrations in Lancaster (figure embedded in text)
Figure C.2-3. Normalized Maximum Short-term Historical Air Pollutant Concentrations in Santa Clarita (figure embedded in text)
Figure C.2-4. Normalized Ozone Air Quality Maximum Concentrations (1985-2004) (figure embedded in text)
Figure C.2-5. Ozone: Number of Days Exceeding the CAAQS for 1-Hr and NAAQS for 8-Hr (1985-2004) (figure embedded in text)
Figure C.2-6. Normalized PM10 Air Quality Maximum Concentrations (1989-2004) (figure embedded in text)
Figure C.2-7. PM10 24-Hour - Number of Days Exceeding the CAAQS (1989-2004) (figure embedded in text)
C.3 Biological Resources
  C.3.1. Affected Environment
C.3.2. Regulatory Framework
C.3.3. Significance Criteria
C.3.4. Applicant-Proposed Measures
C.3.5. Impact Analysis: Proposed Project/Action
C.3.6. Alternative 1: Partial Undergrounding of Antelope-Pardee Transmission Line
C.3.7. Alternative 2: Antelope-Pardee East Mid-Slope
C.3.8. Alternative 3: Antelope-Pardee Single-Circuit 500-kV Towers between Haskell Canyon and Pardee Substation
C.3.9. Alternative 4: Antelope-Pardee Rerouting of New Right-of-way along Haskell Canyon
C.3.10. Alternative 5: Antelope-Pardee Sierra Pelona Reroute
C.3.11. No Project/Action Alternative
C.3.12. Impact and Mitigation Summary
C.3.13. Cumulative Effects
Figure C.3-1A. Vegetation Communities (proposed line Mile 0-9)
Figure C.3-1B. Vegetation Communities (proposed line Mile 9-17)
Figure C.3-1C. Vegetation Communities (proposed line Mile 16-25.59)
Figure C.3-2. Proposed Alignment Photographs
Figure C.3-3. Proposed Alignment Photographs
Figure C.3-4. Proposed Alignment Photographs
Figure C.3-7A. Vegetation Communities Map Alternative 2 and the Proposed Route
Figure C.3-7B. Vegetation Communities Map Alternatives 2, 4, 5 and the Proposed Route
Figure C.3-10A. Vegetation Communities Map Alternative 5 and the Proposed Route
Figure C.3-10B. Vegetation Communities Map Alternative 5
Figure C.3-10C. Vegetation Communities Map Alternative 5
Figure C.3-10D. Vegetation Communities Map Alternatives 1, 2, 4, 5, and the Proposed Route
C.4 Cultural Resources
  C.4.1. Affected Environment
C.4.2. Regulatory Framework
C.4.3. Significance Criteria
C.4.4. Applicant-Proposed Measures
C.4.5. Impact Analysis: Proposed Project/Action
C.4.6. Alternative 1: Partial Undergrounding of Antelope-Pardee Transmission Line
C.4.7. Alternative 2: Antelope-Pardee East Mid-Slope
C.4.8. Alternative 3: Antelope-Pardee Single-Circuit 500-kV Towers between Haskell Canyon and Pardee Substation
C.4.9. Alternative 4: Antelope-Pardee Rerouting of New Right-of-way along Haskell Canyon
C.4.10. Alternative 5: Antelope-Pardee Sierra Pelona Reroute
C.4.11. No Project/Action Alternative
C.4.12. Impact and Mitigation Summary
C.4.13. Cumulative Effects
C.5 Geology, Soils, and Paleontology
  C.5.1. Affected Environment
C.5.2. Regulatory Framework
C.5.3. Significance Criteria
C.5.4. Applicant-Proposed Measures
C.5.5. Impact Analysis: Proposed Project/Action
C.5.6. Alternative 1: Partial Undergrounding of Antelope-Pardee Transmission Line
C.5.7. Alternative 2: Antelope-Pardee East Mid-Slope
C.5.8. Alternative 3: Antelope-Pardee Single-Circuit 500-kV Towers between Haskell Canyon and Pardee Substation
C.5.9. Alternative 4: Antelope-Pardee Rerouting of New Right-of-way along Haskell Canyon
C.5.10. Alternative 5: Antelope-Pardee Sierra Pelona Reroute
C.5.11. No Project/Action Alternative
C.5.12. Impact and Mitigation Summary
C.5.13. Cumulative Effects
Figure C.5-1. Regional Geologic Map
Figure C.5-2. Regional Faults and Historic Earthquakes
Figure C.5-3. Regional Earthquake Fault Zones
C.6 Public Health and Safety
  C.6.1. Affected Environment
C.6.2. Regulatory Framework
C.6.3. Significance Criteria
C.6.4. Applicant-Proposed Measures
C.6.5. Impact Analysis: Proposed Project/Action
C.6.6. Alternative 1: Partial Undergrounding of Antelope-Pardee Transmission Line
C.6.7. Alternative 2: Antelope-Pardee East Mid-Slope
C.6.8. Alternative 3: Antelope-Pardee Single-Circuit 500-kV Towers between Haskell Canyon and Pardee Substation
C.6.9. Alternative 4: Antelope-Pardee Rerouting of New Right-of-way along Haskell Canyon
C.6.10. Alternative 5: Antelope-Pardee Sierra Pelona Reroute
C.6.11. No Project/Action Alternative
C.6.12. Impact and Mitigation Summary
C.6.13. Cumulative Effects
Figure C.6-1. Mile 0 to Mile 5.7 (Area 1) Calculated Magnetic Field Levels for Existing and Proposed Project Scenarios (figure embedded in text)
Figure C.6-2. Mile 5.7 to Mile 18.6 (Area 2) Calculated Magnetic Field Levels for Existing and Proposed Project Scenarios (figure embedded in text)
Figure C.6-3. Mile 18.6 to Mile 20.3 (Area 3) Calculated Magnetic Field Levels for Proposed Project Scenario (figure embedded in text)
Figure C.6-4. Mile 20.3 to Mile 22.3 (Area 4) Calculated Magnetic Field Levels for Existing and Proposed Project Scenarios (figure embedded in text)
Figure C.6-5. Mile 22.3 to Mile 25.6 (Area 5) Calculated Magnetic Field Levels for Existing and Proposed Project Scenarios (figure embedded in text)
C.7 Forest Management Activities
  C.7.1. Affected Environment
C.7.2. Regulatory Framework
C.7.3. Significance Criteria
C.7.4. Applicant-Proposed Measures
C.7.5. Impact Analysis: Proposed Project/Action
C.7.6. Alternative 1: Partial Undergrounding of Antelope-Pardee Transmission Line
C.7.7. Alternative 2: Antelope-Pardee East Mid-Slope
C.7.8. Alternative 3: Antelope-Pardee Single-Circuit 500-kV Towers between Haskell Canyon and Pardee Substation
C.7.9. Alternative 4: Antelope-Pardee Rerouting of New Right-of-way along Haskell Canyon
C.7.10. Alternative 5: Antelope-Pardee Sierra Pelona Reroute
C.7.11. No Project/Action Alternative
C.7.12. Impact and Mitigation Summary
C.7.13. Cumulative Effects
Figure C.7-1. Fire History Map
Figure C.7-2. Fuelbreak Map
C.8 Hydrology and Water Quality
  C.8.1. Affected Environment
C.8.2. Regulatory Framework
C.8.3. Significance Criteria
C.8.4. Applicant-Proposed Measures
C.8.5. Impact Analysis: Proposed Project/Action
C.8.6. Alternative 1: Partial Undergrounding of Antelope-Pardee Transmission Line
C.8.7. Alternative 2: Antelope-Pardee East Mid-Slope
C.8.8. Alternative 3: Antelope-Pardee Single-Circuit 500-kV Towers between Haskell Canyon and Pardee Substation
C.8.9. Alternative 4: Antelope-Pardee Rerouting of New Right-of-way along Haskell Canyon
C.8.10. Alternative 5: Antelope-Pardee Sierra Pelona Reroute
C.8.11. No Project/Action Alternative
C.8.12. Impact and Mitigation Summary
C.8.13. Cumulative Effects
Figure C.8-1. Surface Hydrology: Proposed Project
Figure C.8-2. FEMA Designed Flood Hazard Areas (100-Year Flood Zones): Proposed Project
Figure C.8-3. Groundwater Basins: Proposed Project
Figure C.8-4. Hydrologic Sub-Areas for the Proposed Project and Alternatives
C.9 Land Use and Public Recreation
  C.9.1. Affected Environment
C.9.2. Regulatory Framework
C.9.3. Significance Criteria
C.9.4. Applicant-Proposed Measures
C.9.5. Impact Analysis: Proposed Project/Action
C.9.6. Alternative 1: Partial Undergrounding of Antelope-Pardee Transmission Line
C.9.7. Alternative 2: Antelope-Pardee East Mid-Slope
C.9.8. Alternative 3: Antelope-Pardee Single-Circuit 500-kV Towers between Haskell Canyon and Pardee Substation
C.9.9. Alternative 4: Antelope-Pardee Rerouting of New Right-of-way along Haskell Canyon
C.9.10. Alternative 5: Antelope-Pardee Sierra Pelona Reroute
C.9.11. No Project/Action Alternative
C.9.12. Impact and Mitigation Summary
C.9.13. Cumulative Effects
Figure C.9-1. Jurisdictions and Notable Land Uses Along Project and Alternative Routes
Figure C.9-2. Important Farmland in the North and South Areas
Figure C.9-3. Important Farmland in the Leona Valley and Bouquet Canyon Areas
C.10 Noise
  C.10.1. Affected Environment
C.10.2. Regulatory Framework
C.10.3. Significance Criteria
C.10.4. Applicant-Proposed Measures
C.10.5. Impact Analysis: Proposed Project/Action
C.10.6. Alternative 1: Partial Undergrounding of Antelope-Pardee Transmission Line
C.10.7. Alternative 2: Antelope-Pardee East Mid-Slope
C.10.8. Alternative 3: Antelope-Pardee Single-Circuit 500-kV Towers between Haskell Canyon and Pardee Substation
C.10.9. Alternative 4: Antelope-Pardee Rerouting of New Right-of-way along Haskell Canyon
C.10.10. Alternative 5: Antelope-Pardee Sierra Pelona Reroute
C.10.11. No Project/Action Alternative
C.10.12. Impact and Mitigation Summary
C.10.13. Cumulative Effects
Figure C.10-1. Typical Range of Common Sounds Heard in the Community Noise Environment
Figure C.10-2. Typical Noise Levels of Varying Types of Land Use
Figure C.10-3a. Noise Sensitive Receptor Locations (Northern Portion) (5.1 MB)
Figure C.10-3b. Noise Sensitive Receptor Locations (Southern Portion)
Figure C.10-4. Noise Sensitive Receptor Locations for Alternative 1 in the Santa Clarita Area (4.0 MB)
Figure C.10-5a. Noise Sensitive Receptor Locations for Alternative 5 (Northern Portion)
Figure C.10-5b. Noise Sensitive Receptor Locations for Alternative 5 (Southern Portion)
C.11 Public Services
  C.11.1. Affected Environment
C.11.2. Regulatory Framework
C.11.3. Significance Criteria
C.11.4. Applicant-Proposed Measures
C.11.5. Impact Analysis: Proposed Project/Action
C.11.6. Alternative 1: Partial Undergrounding of Antelope-Pardee Transmission Line
C.11.7. Alternative 2: Antelope-Pardee East Mid-Slope
C.11.8. Alternative 3: Antelope-Pardee Single-Circuit 500-kV Towers between Haskell Canyon and Pardee Substation
C.11.9. Alternative 4: Antelope-Pardee Rerouting of New Right-of-way along Haskell Canyon
C.11.10. Alternative 5: Antelope-Pardee Sierra Pelona Reroute
C.11.11. No Project/Action Alternative
C.11.12. Impact and Mitigation Summary
C.11.13. Cumulative Effects
C.12 Socioeconomics
  C.12.1. Affected Environment
C.12.2. Regulatory Framework
C.12.3. Significance Criteria
C.12.4. Applicant-Proposed Measures
C.12.5. Impact Analysis: Proposed Project/Action
C.12.6. Alternative 1: Partial Undergrounding of Antelope-Pardee Transmission Line
C.12.7. Alternative 2: Antelope-Pardee East Mid-Slope
C.12.8. Alternative 3: Antelope-Pardee Single-Circuit 500-kV Towers between Haskell Canyon and Pardee Substation
C.12.9. Alternative 4: Antelope-Pardee Rerouting of New Right-of-way along Haskell Canyon
C.12.10. Alternative 5: Antelope-Pardee Sierra Pelona Reroute
C.12.11. No Project/Action Alternative
C.12.12. Impact and Mitigation Summary
C.12.13. Cumulative Effects
C.13 Traffic and Transportation
  C.13.1. Affected Environment
C.13.2. Regulatory Framework
C.13.3. Significance Criteria
C.13.4. Applicant-Proposed Measures
C.13.5. Impact Analysis: Proposed Project/Action
C.13.6. Alternative 1: Partial Undergrounding of Antelope-Pardee Transmission Line
C.13.7. Alternative 2: Antelope-Pardee East Mid-Slope
C.13.8. Alternative 3: Antelope-Pardee Single-Circuit 500-kV Towers between Haskell Canyon and Pardee Substation
C.13.9. Alternative 4: Antelope-Pardee Rerouting of New Right-of-way along Haskell Canyon
C.13.10. Alternative 5: Antelope-Pardee Sierra Pelona Reroute
C.13.11. No Project/Action Alternative
C.13.12. Impact and Mitigation Summary
C.13.13. Cumulative Effects
Figure C.13-1. Traffic Map for Lancaster/Palmdale
Figure C.13-2. Traffic Map for Angeles National Forest
Figure C.13-3. Traffic Map for Santa Clarita
Figure C.13-4. Alternative 5 Road Crossings
C.14 Utilities and Service Systems
  C.14.1. Affected Environment
C.14.2. Regulatory Framework
C.14.3. Significance Criteria
C.14.4. Applicant-Proposed Measures
C.14.5. Impact Analysis: Proposed Project/Action
C.14.6. Alternative 1: Partial Undergrounding of Antelope-Pardee Transmission Line
C.14.7. Alternative 2: Antelope-Pardee East Mid-Slope
C.14.8. Alternative 3: Antelope-Pardee Single-Circuit 500-kV Towers between Haskell Canyon and Pardee Substation
C.14.9. Alternative 4: Antelope-Pardee Rerouting of New Right-of-way along Haskell Canyon
C.14.10. Alternative 5: Antelope-Pardee Sierra Pelona Reroute
C.14.11. No Project/Action Alternative
C.14.12. Impact and Mitigation Summary
C.14.13. Cumulative Effects
C.15 Visual Resources
  C.15.1. Affected Environment
C.15.2. Regulatory Framework
C.15.3. Significance Criteria
C.15.4. Applicant-Proposed Measures
C.15.5. Impact Analysis: Proposed Project/Action
C.15.6. Alternative 1: Partial Undergrounding of Antelope-Pardee Transmission Line
C.15.7. Alternative 2: Antelope-Pardee East Mid-Slope
C.15.8. Alternative 3: Antelope-Pardee Single-Circuit 500-kV Towers between Haskell Canyon and Pardee Substation
C.15.9. Alternative 4: Antelope-Pardee Rerouting of New Right-of-way along Haskell Canyon
C.15.10. Alternative 5: Antelope-Pardee Sierra Pelona Reroute
C.15.11. No Project/Action Alternative
C.15.12. Impact and Mitigation Summary
C.15.13. Cumulative Effects
Figure C.15-1. Desired Landscape Character and Scenic Integrity Objectives Map
Figure C.15-2. Key Observation Positions Map
Figure C.15-3A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 1
Figure C.15-3B. Visual Simulation for KOP 1 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-4A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 2
Figure C.15-4B. Visual Simulation for KOP 2 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-4C. Visual Simulation of TSP at KOP 2 (3rd page)
Figure C.15-5A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 3
Figure C.15-5B. Visual Simulation for KOP 3 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-6A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 4
Figure C.15-6B. Visual Simulation for KOP 4 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-6C. Visual Simulation of TSP at KOP 4 (3rd page)
Figure C.15-7A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 5
Figure C.15-7B. Visual Simulation for KOP 5 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-7C. Visual Simulation of Transition Station as seen from KOP 5 (3rd page)
Figure C.15-7D. Visual Simulation of Alternative 2 as seen from KOP 5 (4th page)
Figure C.15-8A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 6
Figure C.15-8B. Visual Simulation for KOP 6 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-8C. Visual Simulation of TSP at KOP 6 (3rd page)
Figure C.15-9A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 7
Figure C.15-9B. Visual Simulation for KOP 7 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-10A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 8
Figure C.15-10B. Visual Simulation for KOP 8 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-10C. Visual Simulation of Transition Station as seen from KOP 8 (3rd page)
Figure C.15-10D. Visual Simulation of Alternative 2 as seen from KOP 8 (4th page)
Figure C.15-11A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 9
Figure C.15-11B. Visual Simulation for KOP 9 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-12A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 10
Figure C.15-12B. Visual Simulation for KOP 10 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-12C. Visual Simulation of TSP at KOP 10 (3rd page)
Figure C.15-12D. Visual Simulation of Alternative 3 as seen from KOP 10 (4th page)
Figure C.15-13A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 11
Figure C.15-13B. Visual Simulation for KOP 11 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-13C. Visual Simulation of TSP at KOP 11 (3rd page)
Figure C.15-13D. Visual Simulation of Alternative 3 as seen from KOP 11 (4th page)
Figure C.15-14A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 12
Figure C.15-14B. Visual Simulation for KOP 12 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-14C. Visual Simulation of TSP at KOP 12 (3rd page)
Figure C.15-15A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 13
Figure C.15-15B. Visual Simulation for KOP 13 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-16A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 14
Figure C.15-16B. Visual Simulation for KOP 14 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-17A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 4-1
Figure C.15-17B. Visual Simulation for KOP 4-1 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-18A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 5-1
Figure C.15-18B. Visual Simulation for KOP 5-1 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-19A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 5-2
Figure C.15-19B. Visual Simulation for KOP 5-2 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-20A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 5-3
Figure C.15-20B. Visual Simulation for KOP 5-3 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-21A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 5-4
Figure C.15-21B. Visual Simulation for KOP 5-4 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-22A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 5-5
Figure C.15-22B. Visual Simulation for KOP 5-5 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-23A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 5-6
Figure C.15-23B. Visual Simulation for KOP 5-6 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-24A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 5-7
Figure C.15-24B. Visual Simulation for KOP 5-7 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-25A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 5-8
Figure C.15-25B. Visual Simulation for KOP 5-8 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-26A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 5-9
Figure C.15-26B. Visual Simulation for KOP 5-9 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-27A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 5-10
Figure C.15-27B. Visual Simulation for KOP 5-10 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-28A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 5-11
Figure C.15-28B. Visual Simulation for KOP 5-11 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-29A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 5-12
Figure C.15-29B. Visual Simulation for KOP 5-12 (2nd page)
Figure C.15-30A. Existing Visual Condition for KOP 5-13
Figure C.15-30B. Visual Simulation for KOP 5-13 (2nd page)
D. Comparison of Alternatives
  D.1. Introduction
D.2. Summary of Alternatives
D.3. Alternatives Comparison Matrix
D.4. Comparison of Alternatives
D.5. CEQA Environmentally Superior Alternative
D.6. NEPA Lead Agency Preferred Alternative
E. Other Federal Requirements and CEQA Considerations
  E.1. Long-Term Implications
E.2. Compliance with Applicable Federal Environmental Regulations and Policies
E.3. The PdV Wind Energy Project
Figure E.3-1. PdV Wind Energy Project Location
F. Public Participation and Notification
  F.1. Notices of Preparation/Intent
F.2. Scoping Process
F.3. Notices of Completion and Availability
F.4. Draft EIR/EIS Public Hearings/Meetings
F.5. Document Repository Sites
F.6. Document Distribution List
G. References and Organizations/Persons Consulted
  G.1. References
G.2. Organizations and Persons Consulted
H. Glossary and Acronyms
  H.1. Glossary of Terms
H.2. Acronyms
I. List of Preparers
J. Index
APPENDICES
Appendix 1. Alternatives Screening Report:
Figure 1A. General Cable Cross-section
Figure 1B. Typical High Pressure Oil-Filled Pipe Type (HPOFPT) Cable Cross-section
Figure 1C. Typical Solid Dielectric Cable Cross-section
Figure 2A. Antelope-Pardee Partial Underground Alternative in the ANF
Figure 2B. Antelope-Pardee Partial Underground Alternative in Santa Clarita
Figure 3A. Mid-Slope Alternative Option A - Eastside of Del Sur Ridge
Figure 3B. Example of View from Bouquet Canyon Road with Relocation of Towers East of Del Sur Ridge.
Figure 3C. Mid-Slope Alternative Option A - Westside of Del Sur Ridge
Figure 3D. Example of View from San Francisquito Canyon Road with Relocation of Towers West of Del Sur Ridge
Figure 4. Typical 220-kV Double-Circuit Lattice Tower
Figure 5. Cross-section of the View of the Right-of-way between Mile 20.3 and Mile 25.6
Figure 6. Typical 500-kV Single-Circuit Tubular Steel Pole
Figure 7. Typical 500-kV Double-Circuit Tubular Steel Pole
Figure 8. Re-Routing of New ROW in Santa Clarita Alternative
Figure 9. Parallel LADWP ROW Alternative and Antelope-Vincent 500-kV Line in Existing Antelope-Vincent Corridor
Figure 10. Antelope-Vincent 500-kV Line in New Corridor Alternative (3.8 MB)
Figure 11. Antelope-Pardee 500-kV Line in New Corridor Alternative
Appendix 2. Notice of Preparation, Notice of Intent, and Federal Register Notice
Appendix 3. Air Quality Calculations
Appendix 4. Biological Resources Data
Appendix 5. Responses from the Native American Heritage Commission and Native American Contacts
(3.1 MB)
Appendix 6. Proposed Project and Alternative Route Maps:
Proposed Project, Map 1 of 4
Proposed Project, Map 2 of 4
Proposed Project, Map 3 of 4
Proposed Project, Map 4 of 4
Alternative 1, Map 1 of 2
Alternative 1, Map 2 of 2
Alternative 2, Map 1 of 2
Alternative 2, Map 2 of 2
Alternative 3, Map 1 of 1
Alternative 4, Map 1 of 1
Alternative 5, Map 1 of 5
Alternative 5, Map 2 of 5
Alternative 5, Map 3 of 5
Alternative 5, Map 4 of 5
Alternative 5, Map 5 of 5
Appendix 7. Farmland Conversion Impact Rating (Form AD 1006)

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