STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Level 3 Communications Infrastructure Project

(A.99-06-028)

Subsequent Mitigated Negative Declaration  and Initial Study


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION

INITIAL STUDY

1.    Project Overview

       1.1   Project Background
       1.2   Purpose and Scope of the Initial Studies

2.     Project Description

        2.1  Introduction
        2.2   Project Location
        2.3   Construction and Operation Overview
        2.4   Required Permits and Approvals
        2.5   Applicant- Proposed Mitigation

3.     Environmental Setting

4.     Environmental Impact Assessment Summary

        4.1   Impact Assessment Methodology
        4.2   Cumulative Impact Assessment Methodology
        4.3   Impact Conclusion Summary

5.     Initial Study Determination

6.     Sources

7.     List of Preparers

List of Tables

2-1   Long-Haul Network Elements
2-2   Attributes of Each Project Facility Relevant to Impact Assessment
4-1   Additional Mitigation Measures Summary

List of Figures

1      Level (3) Communications, LLC California Statewide Network
2      Level (3) Communications, LLC California Network Elements

Appendix A.      Site and Route Environmental Checklists

1.         Tionesta 3R
2.         Palo Cedro ILA
3.         Dibble Creek Workaround
4.         Corning ILA
5.         Colusa ILA
6.         Sacramento Terminal
7.         Fairfield ILA
8.         Emeryville ILA D-Node
9.         San Ardo ILA
10.      Cuesta Grade Workaround
11.      San Luis Obispo 3R D-Node
12.      Gaviota Workaround   [Applicant withdrew this site.]
13.      Refugio Workaround   [Applicant withdrew this site.]
14.      Santa Barbara ILA
15.      Ventura ILA
16.      Moorpark ILA
17.      Stockton ILA
18.      Fresno 3R
19.      Hanford ILA
20.      Bakersfield ILA
21.      San Bernardino Terminal
22.      Irvine D-Node  [Applicant withdrew this site.]
23.      Corona ILA
24.      El Centro ILA
  
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