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Title Page |
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| Executive Summary |
| ES.1. Introduction/Background |
| ES.2. Alternatives |
| ES.3. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures |
| ES.4. Summary Comparison of the Proposed
Project and Alternatives |
| ES.5. Impact Summary Tables |
| ES.6. References |
| Fig. ES-1.
Regional Project Location |
| Fig. ES-2.
Proposed Project |
| Fig. ES-3.
Diablo Canyon Power Plant |
| Fig. ES-4.
Proposed Project Alternatives |
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| A.
Introduction |
| A.1. Overview and History of DCPP |
| A.2. Purpose and Need |
| A.3. Coordination of Industry Resources |
| A.4. Nuclear Regulatory Commission |
| A.5. CPUC Jurisdiction |
| A.6. Agency Use of this Document |
| A.7. Reader's Guide to This EIR |
| A.8. References |
| Fig. A-1.
Typical Nuclear Power Plant Steam Supply System |
| Fig. A-2.
Steam Generator Tube Degradation Mechanisms |
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| B.
Project Description |
| B.1. Overview of Proposed Project |
| B.2. Project Background |
| B.3. Project Components |
| B.4. Project Schedule, Equipment and
Personnel Requirements |
| B.5. Decommissioning |
| B.6. Project Description Measures or
Activities to Prevent Environmental Impacts |
| B.7. References |
| Fig. B-1.
Regional Project Location |
| Fig. B-2.
Proposed Project |
| Fig. B-3.
Diablo Canyon Power Plant |
| Fig. B-4.
Steam Generator - Dimensions and Operating Parameters |
| Fig. B-5.
Port San Luis |
| Fig. B-6.
Barge Route through Moorings into Port San Luis |
| Fig. B-7.
Photos of Steam Generator Barges |
| Fig. B-8.
Plan View of "Live Offload" Barge Docking at Port San Luis |
| Fig. B-9.
Barge and Ground Transporter Drawing |
| Fig. B-10.
Photos of Steam Generator Offloading |
| Fig. B-11.
Port San Luis Area |
| Fig. B-12.
Steam Generator on Runway Moving through the Equipment Hatch from
the Containment Structure onto the Auxiliary Building Roof |
| Fig. B-13.
Steam Generator Lifted from Place and onto the Runway Moving through
the Equipment Hatch from the Containment Structure onto the Auxiliary
Building Roof |
| Fig. B-14.
Steam Generator Passing over the Auxiliary Building |
| Fig. B-15.
Steam Generator Lowered onto the Transporter Outside of the Auxiliary
Building |
| Fig. B-16.
Additional Workforce during Proposed Project |
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| C.
Alternatives |
| C.1. Applicant Proposed Options |
| C.2. Alternatives Development and Screening
Process |
| C.3. Alternatives Screening Methodology |
| C.4. Alternatives Evaluated in this
EIR |
| C.5. Alternatives Evaluated and Eliminated |
| C.6. No Project Alternative |
| C.7. References |
| Fig. C-1.
Proposed Project Alternatives |
| Fig. C-2.
Potential Alternatives in the Port San Luis Vicinity |
| Fig. C-3.
Potential Alternatives from Port San Luis to DCPP Facility |
| Fig. C-4.
Potential Alternatives in the DCPP Vicinity |
| Fig. C-5.
Potential Alternatives Northwest of DCPP Facility |
| Fig. C-6.
Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure in California |
| Fig. C-7.
Transmission Infrastructure in California |
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| D.1.
Introduction to Environmental Analysis |
| D.1.1. Introduction/Background |
| D.1.2. Environmental Assessment Methodology |
| D.1.3. References |
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| D.2.
Air Quality |
| D.2.1. Environmental Setting for the
Proposed Project |
| D.2.2. Applicable Regulations, Plans,
and Standards |
| D.2.3. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Proposed Project |
| D.2.4. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Alternatives |
| D.2.5. Environmental Impacts of the
No Project Alternative |
| D.2.6. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance,
and Reporting Table |
| D.2.7. References |
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| D.3.
Biological Resources |
| D.3.1. Environmental Setting for the
Proposed Project |
| D.3.2. Applicable Regulations, Plans,
and Standards |
| D.3.3. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Proposed Project |
| D.3.4. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Alternatives |
| D.3.5. Environmental Impacts of the
No Project Alternative |
| D.3.6. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance,
and Reporting Table |
| D.3.7. References |
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| D.4.
Cultural Resources |
| D.4.1. Environmental Setting for the
Proposed Project |
| D.4.2. Applicable Regulations, Plans,
and Standards |
| D.4.3. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Proposed Project |
| D.4.4. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Alternatives |
| D.4.5. Environmental Impacts of the
No Project Alternative |
| D.4.6. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance,
and Reporting Table |
| D.4.7. References |
| Fig. D.4-1.
Area of Potential Effects (APE) |
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| D.5.
Geology, Soils, and Paleontology |
| D.5.1. Environmental Setting for the
Proposed Project |
| D.5.2. Applicable Regulations, Plans,
and Standards |
| D.5.3. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Proposed Project |
| D.5.4. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Alternatives |
| D.5.5. Environmental Impacts of the
No Project Alternative |
| D.5.6. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance,
and Reporting Table |
| D.5.7. References |
| Fig. D.5-1.
View of Hill 914 and Green Peak |
| Fig. D.5-2.
Geologic Formations and Mapped Landslide Areas |
| Fig.
D.5.3. Example of Rockfall near Atascadero |
| Fig.
D.5.4. Example of Rockfall near Santa Rita |
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| D.6.
Hazardous Materials |
| D.6.1. Environmental Setting for the
Proposed Project |
| D.6.2. Applicable Regulations, Plans,
and Standards |
| D.6.3. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Proposed Project |
| D.6.4. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Alternatives |
| D.6.5. Environmental Impacts of the
No Project Alternative |
| D.6.6. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance,
and Reporting Table |
| D.6.7. References |
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| D.7.
Hydrology and Water Quality |
| D.7.1. Environmental Setting for the
Proposed Project |
| D.7.2. Applicable Regulations, Plans,
and Standards |
| D.7.3. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Proposed Project |
| D.7.4. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Alternatives |
| D.7.5. Environmental Impacts of the
No Project Alternative |
| D.7.6. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance,
and Reporting Table |
| D.7.7. References |
| Fig. D.7-1.
Drainageway Crossings Along RSG Transport Route |
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| D.8.
Land Use, Recreation, and Agriculture |
| D.8.1. Environmental Setting for the
Proposed Project |
| D.8.2. Applicable Regulations, Plans,
and Standards |
| D.8.3. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Proposed Project |
| D.8.4. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Alternatives |
| D.8.5. Environmental Impacts of the
No Project Alternative |
| D.8.6. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance,
and Reporting Table |
| D.8.7. References |
| Fig. D.8-1.
Diablo Canyon Power Plant Property Map (4.3 MB) |
| Fig. D.8-2.
Land Use, Recreation, and Agriculture Study Area |
| Fig. D.8-3.
Land Use Designations (4.7 MB) |
| Fig. D.8-4.
Recreational Facilities |
| Fig. D.8-5.
Important Farmland |
| Fig. D.8-6.
Williamson Act Lands |
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| D.9.
Noise and Vibration |
| D.9.1. Environmental Setting for the
Proposed Project |
| D.9.2. Applicable Regulations, Plans,
and Standards |
| D.9.3. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Proposed Project |
| D.9.4. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Alternatives |
| D.9.5. Environmental Impacts of the
No Project Alternative |
| D.9.6. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance,
and Reporting Table |
| D.9.7. References |
| Fig. D.9-1.
Typical Range of Common Sounds Heard in the Environment |
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| D.10.
Public Services and Utilities |
| D.10.1. Environmental Setting for the
Proposed Project |
| D.10.2. Applicable Regulations, Plans,
and Standards |
| D.10.3. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Proposed Project |
| D.10.4. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Alternatives |
| D.10.5. Environmental Impacts of the
No Project Alternative |
| D.10.6. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance,
and Reporting Table |
| D.10.7. References |
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| D.11.
Socioeconomics |
| D.11.1. Environmental Setting for the
Proposed Project |
| D.11.2. Applicable Regulations, Plans,
and Standards |
| D.11.3. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Proposed Project |
| D.11.4. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Alternatives |
| D.11.5. Environmental Impacts of the
No Project Alternative |
| D.11.6. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance,
and Reporting Table |
| D.11.7. References |
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| D.12.
System and Transportation Safety |
| D.12.1. Environmental Setting for the
Proposed Project |
| D.12.2. Applicable Regulations, Plans,
and Standards |
| D.12.3. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Proposed Project |
| D.12.4. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Alternatives |
| D.12.5. Environmental Impacts of the
No Project Alternative |
| D.12.6. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance,
and Reporting Table |
| D.12.7. References |
| Attachment to Section D.12.7 - OSG Storage
Facility Aircraft Hazards |
| Fig. D.12-1.
DCPP Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) Map |
| Fig. D.12-2. Sources of Radiation Exposure
(figure embedded in text) |
| Fig. D.12-3.
Barge Transport in Port San Luis |
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| D.13.
Traffic and Circulation |
| D.13.1. Environmental Setting for the
Proposed Project |
| D.13.2. Applicable Regulations, Plans,
and Standards |
| D.13.3. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Proposed Project |
| D.13.4. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Alternatives |
| D.13.5. Environmental Impacts of the
No Project Alternative |
| D.13.6. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance,
and Reporting Table |
| D.13.7. References |
| Fig. D.13-1.
Project Area Roadway System |
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| D.14.
Visual Resources |
| D.14.1. Environmental Setting for the
Proposed Project |
| D.14.2. Applicable Regulations, Plans,
and Standards |
| D.14.3. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Proposed Project |
| D.14.4. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation
Measures for the Alternatives |
| D.14.5. Environmental Impacts of the
No Project Alternative |
| D.14.6. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance,
and Reporting Table |
| D.14.7. References |
| Fig. D.14-1.
Project Viewshed: Seen Areas, Landscape Units, and KOPs |
| Fig. D.14-2.
San Luis Obispo Bay, Offloading Location, and Harford Pier and Landing |
| Fig. D.14-3.
Coastal Hills |
| Fig. D.14-4.
Diablo Canyon Power Plant |
| Fig. D.14-5.
Open Water Viewpoints |
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| E.
Comparison of Alternatives |
| E.1. Comparison Methodology |
| E.2. Environmentally Superior Alternative |
| E.3. No Project Alternative vs. the
Environmentally Superior Alternative |
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| F.
Other CEQA Considerations |
| F.1. Growth Inducing Effects |
| F.2. Significant Irreversible Changes |
| F.3. Cumulative Scenario |
| F.4. Cumulative Impact Analysis |
| F.5. References |
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| G.
NRC License Renewal |
| G.1. PG&E's Position on NRC License
Renewal |
| G.2. NRC Licensing Process |
| G.3. Status of License Renewal Applications |
| G.4. References |
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| H.
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting |
| H.1. Introduction to MMCRP |
| H.2. Roles and Responsibilities |
| H.3. General Monitoring Procedures |
| H.4. Mitigation Compliance Plan |
| H.5. Condition Effectiveness Review |
| H.6. Mitigation Monitoring Program Tables |
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| I.
Public Participation |
| I.1. EIR Scoping Process |
| I.2. Public Notification |
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| J.
Report Preparation |
| J.1. EIR Preparers |
| J.2. EIR Information Contacts |
| J.3. List of Definitions and Acronyms |
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| Appendices |
| Appendix 1. Notice
of Preparation |
| Appendix 2.
Biological Resources |
| Appendix 3.
Summary of Pertinent Federal Regulations |
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