SDG&E Sunrise Powerlink Project: Final EIR/EIS

STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

San Diego Gas & Electric Company's Sunrise Powerlink Project

(Applications A.05-12-014 and A.06-08-010)

Final Environmental Impact Report / Environmental Impact Statement and Draft Land Use Plan Amendment

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Comments and Responses on the Draft EIR/EIS
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Recirculated Draft EIR/Supplemental Draft EIS as modified in response to comments

Notice of Availability

Title Page

Executive Summary
ES.1 Background and Organization
ES.2 Summary of Final EIR/EIS Conclusions
ES.3 Proposed Project and Project Objectives
ES.4 Summary of Public Involvement Activities
ES.5 Impacts of the Proposed Project
ES.6 Alternatives to the Proposed Project
ES.7 Comparison of Proposed Project and Retained Alternatives to Determine Overall Environmentally Superior Alternatives
ES.8 Comparison of Transmission Alternatives Data
ES.9 Comments and Responses to Comments
ES.10 Impact Summary Tables
Fig. ES-1. Proposed Project with Connected Actions and Future System Expansions (4.9MB)
Fig. ES-2. Components of New In-Area All-Source and Renewable Generation Alternatives
Fig. ES-3. LEAPS Project Alternatives (4.7MB)
Fig. ES-4. Final Environmentally Superior Northern Route Alternative and Final Environmentally Superior Southern Route Alternative (4.8MB)
Fig. ES-5. Photographs Illustrating Imperial Valley Link
Fig. ES-6. Photographs Illustrating Anza-Borrego Link
Fig. ES-7. Photographs Illustrating Central Link
Fig. ES-8. Photographs Illustrating Inland Valley Link
Fig. ES-9. Photographs Illustrating Coastal Link
Fig. ES-10. Alternatives Retained
Fig. ES-11. Alternatives Eliminated
Fig. ES-12. Imperial Valley Link Alternatives Retained (4.1MB)
Fig. ES-13. Anza-Borrego Link Alternatives Retained (5.5MB)
Fig. ES-14. Central Link Alternatives Retained (6.1MB)
Fig. ES-15. Inland Valley Link Alternatives Retained (5.2MB)
Fig. ES-16. Coastal Link Alternatives Retained (4.3MB)
Fig. ES-17. Southwest Powerlink Alternatives Retained
Executive Summary from Draft EIR/EIS (showing changes made after the Draft)

Comments and Responses on the Draft EIR/EIS

Comments and Responses to Comments
General Responses to Major Comments

Written Comments Received from Public Agencies and Tribal Governments

Comment Set A0001
A0001. California Department of Parks & Recreation part 1 part 2 part 3 part 4

Comment Set A0002
A0002. Imperial County Planning & Development Services part 1 part 2 part 3 part 4 part 5 part 6 (3.9MB)

Comment Sets A0003-A0005
A0003. Imperial County Public Works Department
A0004. California State Assembly - Lori Saldaña
A0005. San Diego County Board of Supervisors - Dianne Jacob

Comment Set A0006
A0006. Campo Kumeyaay Nation part 1 part 2 part 3

Comment Sets A0007-A0008
A0007. California State Senate - Sen. Christine Kehoe
A0008. Pala Band of Mission Indians Tribal Historic Preservation Office

Comment Set A0009
A0009. U.S. Department of Agricultural Forest Services part 1 part 2 (6.3MB)

Comment Set A0010
A0010. Imperial Irrigation District

Comment Set A0011
A0011. Padre Dam Municipal Water District

Comment Set A0012
A0012. California Department of Transportation

Comment Set A0013
A0013. Imperial County Air Pollution Control Board part 1 part 2

Comment Sets A0014-A0015
A0014. Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District
A0015. Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians

Comment Sets A0016-A0017 (3.3MB)
A0016. California Department of Transportation
A0017. United States Navy

Comment Set A0018
A0018. County of San Diego part 1 part 2 (4.0MB) part 3

Comment Sets A0019-A0020 (3.8MB)
A0019. La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians
A0020. Imperial County Board of Supervisors

Comment Sets 0021-A0022
A0021. California Legislators
A0022. Native American Heritage Commission

Comment Set A0023
A0023. California State Lands Commission

Comment Set A0024
A0024. California Department of Fish & Game and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service part 1 part 2 part 3 part 4 part 5

Comment Set A0025 (4.2MB)
A0025. City of Santee

Comment Sets A0026-A0028 (3.2MB)
A0026. California Department of Toxic Substances Control
A0027. U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
A0028. City of San Diego Office of the City Attorney - Michael Aguirre

Comment Set A0029
A0029. California Independent System Operator

Comment Set A0030
A0030. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency part 1 part 2

Comment Set A0031
A0031. Pechanga Indian Reservation part 1 (3.6MB) part 2

Comment Sets A0032-A0034 (5.1MB)
A0032. City of Poway
A0033. State Water Resources Control Board
A0034. Viejas Tribal Government

Comment Set A0035
A0035. U.S. Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs

Comment Set A0036
A0036. Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians

Comment Set A0037
A0037. California Department of Forestry & Fire Protection

Fig. A1-31. Borrego Mountain West Butte (3.6MB)
Fig. A9-3A. KVP 86 Existing View (3.6MB)
Fig. A9-3B. KVP 86 Simulation (3.7MB)
Fig. A9-3C. SR 78 Existing View (3.8MB)
Fig. A9-5A. KVP 87 Existing View
Fig. A9-5B. KVP 87 Simulation
Fig. A9-5C. KVP 88 Existing View
Fig. A9-5D. KVP 88 Simulation
Fig. A9-38A. KVP 89 Existing View (3.2MB)
Fig. A9-38B. KVP 89 Simulation (3.2MB)
Fig. A9-38C. KVP 90 Existing View
Fig. A9-38D. KVP 90 Simulation
Fig. A9-38E. KVP 91 Existing View (3.5MB)
Fig. A9-38F. KVP 91 Simulation (3.5MB)

Written Comments Received from Groups, Organizations, Nonprofits, and Private Companies

Comment Set B0001
B0001. Potrero Community Planning Group

Comment Set B0002
B0002. Boulevard Planning Group part 1 part 2 part 3 part 4 part 5 (4.9MB) part 6 (3.5MB) part 7 (3.5MB) part 8 (3.9MB) part 9 (4.6MB) part 10 (4.9MB)

Comment Set B0003
B0003. Back Country Coalition part 1 (3.7MB) part 2

Comment Set B0004
B0004. Stirling Energy System Media Relations

Comment Set B0005
B0005. Anza-Borrego Foundation

Comment Set B0006
B0006. Mussey Grade Road Alliance part 1 part 2 part 3

Comment Set B0007
B0007. Torrey Hawks Hang Gliding Club

Comment Set B0008
B0008. Lansing Industries

Comment Sets B0009-B0010
B0009. Julian Community Planning Group
B0010. Jamul/Dulzura Community Planning Group

Comment Set B0011
B0011. Utility Consumers' Action Network (UCAN) part 1 (3.1MB) part 2 (3.2MB) part 3

Comment Set B0012
B0012. Powers Engineering part 1 (3.1MB) part 2

Comment Set B0013
B0013. Community Alliance for Sensible Energy (CASE)

Comment Set B0014
B0014. Underground Powerlink Association part 1 part 2 (3.8MB) part 3 (10.5MB) part 4 (7.7MB)

Comment Sets B0015-B0017
B0015. Descanso Planning Group
B0016. Save Potrero
B0017. The Committee for Responsible Growth

Comment Set B0018
B0018. The Nevada Hydro Company Inc. part 1 part 2 part 3 part 4 part 5 part 6 part 7 part 8 part 9 (3.1MB) part 10

Comment Sets B0019-B0021 (5.2MB)
B0019. Torrey Hills Community Planning Board
B0020. Starlight Mountain Estates Owners
B0021. Fox Outdoor School

Comment Sets B0022-B0023 (3.3MB)
B0022. Carmel Valley Community Planning Board
B0023. Natural Resources Defense Council

Comment Sets B0024-B0026
B0024. Ninth District PTA
B0025. Save Our Bay
B0026. ENPEX

Comment Sets B0027-B0031 (3.4MB)
B0027. Pacific Crest Trail Association
B0028. Desert Protective Council
B0029. Barratt American Inc.
B0030. California State Parks Foundation
B0031. San Dieguito River Parks Joint Powers Authority

Comment Sets B0032-B0037
B0032. Deerhorn Valley Committee of Ongoing Relief Effort
B0033. Rancho Peñasquitos Concerned Citizens
B0034. MMR Power Solutions LLC
B0035. Imperial County Farm Bureau
B0036. CALEnergy Operating Corporation
B0037. Crest-Dehesa-Granite Hills-Harbison Canyon Subregional Planning Group

Comment Set B0038 (4.7MB)
B0038. California Farm Bureau Federation

Comment Set B0039
B0039. California Wilderness Coalition

Comment Set B0040
B0040. Wilderness 4 All

Comment Set B0041
B0041. Center for Biological Diversity part 1 (3.6MB) part 2 (4.2MB) part 3 (10.6MB) part 4 (9.4MB) part 5 (17.9MB) part 6

Comment Set B0042
B0042. San Diego County Archaeological Society

Comment Set B0043
B0043. SunCal Companies part 1 part 2

Comment Set B0044
B0044. San Diego Sierra Club

Comment Sets B0045-B0050 (3.4MB)
B0045. Southern California Edison
B0046. EnviroMINE
B0047. California State Park Rangers Association
B0048. Torrey Hills Community Coalition
B0049. Sempra Generation
B0050. Del Mar Mesa Community Planning Board

Fig. B22-1. Carmel Valley Gazebo Overlook Park (3.2MB)
Fig. B30-1. Fonts Point (4.0MB)

Oral Comments Received at Public Participation Hearings
Speakers at San Diego 2/25/08 part 1 (3.4MB) part 2 part 3 (3.5MB) part 4 (3.5MB)
Speakers at Pine Valley 2/25/08 part 1 part 2 part 3 (3.7MB)
Speakers at Borrego Springs 2/26/08 (3.9MB)
Speakers at Ramona 2/26/08 part 1 part 2
Speakers at Julian 2/27/08 part 1 part 2

Written Comments Received from Private Citizens

Comment Sets D0001-D0013 (7.4MB)
D0001. Cindy Buxton
D0002. Austin Puglisi & Anne Westenhaver
D0003. Fred Emery
D0004. Chris Loughridge
D0005. Roena Oesting
D0006. Aurele Gilleran
D0007. Elena & John Thompson
D0008. Karen & Paul Klimowitch,
D0009. Darcy Lewis
D0010. Nancy & Eric Breisch and Angelo & Enrichetta Spinelli
D0011. Paul Hoover
D0012. John Mendenhall
D0013. Janet Huey

Comment Set D0014
D0014. Meade Norman

Comment Sets D0015-D0027
D0015. Paul Koeshall
D0016. Laura Copic
D0017. Sandra Thorpe
D0018. Jennifer White
D0019. Robie & Jane Faulkner
D0020. Gene Frick
D0021. Liz Kruidenier
D0022. Stacey Landfield
D0023. Michael Milligan
D0024. Slawomir Ulanicki
D0025. Sam Webb
D0026. Betsy Mackey
D0027. Greg & Linda Miller

Comment Sets D0028-D0031
D0028. Arthur Fine - David H. Batchelder 2007 Trust
D0029. George Sardina
D0030. Jack Hazlitt
D0031. David MacDonald

Comment Sets D0032-D0042
D0032. Diane Winship
D0033. Sally Snipes
D0034. Dan Lawrence
D0035. Barbara Parcells
D0036. Mrs. Michal Hansen
D0037. Ruth D'Spain
D0038. Thomas Walsh
D0039. Roger Jerney
D0040. Kathleen Beck
D0041. Robert Baran
D0042. Daniel Beeman

Comment Sets D0043-D0056
D0043. George Ellison
D0044. Beverly Esry
D0045. Larry Hogue
D0046. Shelia Jamison
D0047. Larry Johnson
D0048. Armin & Rhea Kuhlman
D0049. Donald Larson
D0050. Callie Mack
D0051. Lynn Mulholland
D0052. Thomas & Judith Myers
D0053. Shirley Perkiss
D0054. Kalu Rains
D0055. Denise Bradshaw
D0056. Ellen Shively

Comment Sets D0057-D0060
D0057. Tanja Sutton
D0058. Paul Vachal
D0059. Kimberly Schulz
D0060. Sheryll Rainey Strickland

Comment Sets D0061-D0083 (4.0MB)
D0061. Warren Coon
D0062. Jeanette Hartman
D0063. Antoinette Goodbody
D0064. Anne E. Johnson
D0065. John Raifsnider
D0066. John Bainbridge
D0067. Jennifer Smith
D0068. Luke Smith
D0069. Debbie Olsen
D0070. Judy Fender
D0071. Lorien Lehmer
D0072. Mary Ann Keats
D0073. Joan Bernard
D0074. Monica Gallina
D0075. Mary Lou Kugler
D0076. John Horton
D0077. Patricia & Travis Noblett
D0078. Rich Caputo
D0079. Gidon Taylor Singer
D0080. Art Cole
D0081. James Lindemann
D0082. Bob Veborg
D0083. Skip Miller

Comment Set D0084
D0084. William Crawley & Cathey Ramsey

Comment Sets D0085-D0107 (3.4MB)
D0085. Roxanne Arispe
D0086. Charles Zahn
D0087. Valerie Sanfilippo
D0088. George Hopkins
D0089. Roland Wilhelmy
D0090. Dave Concannon
D0091. Dave & Mary Nuffer
D0092. Denis James
D0093. Anita Alvarez Williams
D0094. Louise Russell
D0095. Claudia White
D0096. Kay & Vern Schoore
D0097. Ted Mullen
D0098. Phil & Norma Decker
D0099. Tim Larson
D0100. Curtis Dowds
D0101. Dan Hom
D0102. Donald Coltrain
D0103. Dave & Rita Pinkerton
D0104. Joyal Hoyt
D0105. Franklin Barnes
D0106. Gregory D. Courson
D0107. Benjamin Kwon

Comment Sets D0108-D0110
D0108. Ken Childs
D0109. Norman Feiget
D0110. Bob Stuart

Comment Sets D0111-D0118
D0111. Denis Trafecanty
D0112. Gordon & Janet Gastil
D0113. Richard Moore
D0114. Bruce Johnson
D0115. Trudy Richard
D0116. Stephen Rogers
D0117. Jerry Hughes
D0118. John Gibson

Comment Set D0119 (4.3MB)
D0119. Jacqueline Ayer

Comment Sets D0120-D0126 (3.5MB)
D0120. Nathan Weflen
D0121. James & Sally Lindemann
D0122. Daniel & Gloria Harrington
D0123. Judy Haldeman
D0124. Donn Bree
D0125. Daniel Barger
D0126. Donald Lee

Comment Sets D0127-D0139 (4.5MB)
D0127. Ron Sanders
D0128. Robert Hammond
D0129. Randolph & Barbara Lenac
D0130. Jessica Hanson - Star Ranch
D0131. Denise Morse
D0132. Randy Rusch
D0133. Michelle & Johnnylee Allen
D0134. Joan Rosen
D0135. Ester Rubin
D0136. Jeanne Johnstone
D0137. Judith Withers
D0138. Michelle Earnshaw
D0139. Sharon Lynch

Comment Set D0140
D0140. Myrna Wosk

Comment Sets D0141-D0170
D0141. Andrew Zack
D0142. Shannon Davis
D0143. John & Linda Geels
D0144. John & Phyllis Bremer
D0145. Kathy Easter
D0146. Kenneth Justo
D0147. James Valentine
D0148. James Taylor
D0149. Bryn Anderson
D0150. Letter sent by 603 individuals
D0151. Teresa & Ron Hall
D0152. Jeff Martin
D0153. Paul Donatt
D0154. Kaye Van Nevel
D0155. John Forst
D0156. Jon Muench
D0157. Billie Clement
D0158. George Johnson - Johnson International Inc.
D0159. Adrianna Howe
D0160. Nancy Bidlack
D0161. Jeri Beth Zemon
D0162. Tricia Elisara
D0163. Marilyn Parker
D0164. Sharon Zemon
D0165. Phil Bryson
D0166. Joan & Chuck Pollycutt
D0167. Michael Pinto
D0168. Randi W. Wortman
D0169. Hector Fuentes
D0170. Toni Holtz

Comment Sets D0171-D0174
D0171. David Stout
D0172. Violet Devoe
D0173. Patty Reed & Lila O'Connell
D0174. Shirley Beyer

Comment Set D0175 (7.1MB)
D0175. Glenn Stokes

Comment Sets D0176-D0188
D0176. Trixie Deveau
D0177. Janine Palmer
D0178. Dick Martin
D0179. Ivars Ozolins
D0180. Terence Palmer
D0181. Blake Jopling
D0182. Steve Green
D0183. Carl Johnson
D0184. Morley & Lorell Hardaker
D0185. Kay Stewart
D0186. Catherine Gorka
D0187. Paul Zablotny
D0188. Lynn Snyder

Comment Set D0189
D0189. Theresa Acerro

Comment Set D0190 (3.9MB)
D0190. Katherine Moretti - Carristo Ranch

Comment Sets D0191-D0197 (3.3MB)
D0191. Robert & Kris Loving
D0192. Charles Jerney
D0193. Ann K. Smith
D0194. Alan House
D0195. Charles Keyton
D0196. Joyce & David Costello
D0197. Gretchen Glaeser

Comment Sets D0198-D0204 (3.5MB)
D0198. Heidi L. Kuhn
D0199. Kevin Krekelberg
D0200. Coral Thuet
D0201. Lauren Krekelberg
D0202. William H. Schmidt
D0203. Jan Hedlun
D0204. Dennis & Connie Berglund

Comment Sets D0205-D0213
D0205. John A. Contasti
D0206. Angela Case
D0207. Martha Sullivan
D0208. Barbara Carr
D0209. Joseph Dillon
D0210. Bruce Bowen & Junona Jonas
D0211. Jeff Sykes
D0212. Bill, Dolores, Richard, and Michele Van Leeuwen - Bullfrog Farms
D0213. Dave Riney

Comment Sets D0214-D0220
D0214. Dave Smith
D0215. Tim & Mona Petersen - Rock Canyon Ranch and Vineyards
D0216. Sally Worttman
D0217. Glenda Kimmerly
D0218. Walter & Suzanne Kirkwood
D0219. Janet Anderson
D0220. Britta Lee Shain

Comment Sets D0221-D0229 (5.7MB)
D0221. Janis Shackelford - Lakeside Community Planning Group
D0222. Alex Hoefer
D0223. David Voss
D0224. Dennis Jopling
D0225. Gary Bradbury
D0226. Michael Blakley
D0227. Lina W. Serrano
D0228. Harold Brandt
D0229. Allan Trust

Written Comments Received from the Applicant
Comment Set E0001
Comment Set E0002 part 1 part 2 (3.5MB) part 3 part 4 part 5 part 6 part 7 (4.2MB)
Comment Set E0003 part 1 part 2 part 3 part 4 part 5 part 6 part 7 part 8 part 9 part 10 (3.1MB)
Comment Set E0004 part 1 part 2 (5.7MB)
Attachments to Comment Set E0004:
- Attachment 1: Existing Right-of-Way Map
- Attachment 2: Letter from Bureau of Land Management
- Attachment 3: SDG&E Comments on ABDSP General Plan (8.0MB)
- Attachment 4: California Energy Commission Hearing Transcript (7.7MB)
- Attachment 5a: Route Showing Adjusted Right-of-way
- Attachment 5b: Route Showing Existing Right-of-way
- Attachment 6: Multiple Species Conservation Program - City of San Diego MSCP Subarea Plan (7.1MB)
- Attachment 7: Bighorn Sheep Photos (5.8MB)
- Attachment 8: Santa Ysabel All Underground (DEIR Alternative #5) - Santa Ysabel Indian Reservation
- Attachment 9: I-8 Alternative with Campo North Option (DEIR Alternative #4) - Campo Indian Reservation (5.1MB)
- Attachment 10: Letter from Campo Kumeyaay Nation
- Attachment 11: I-8 Alternative with Modified Route D Alternative (DEIR Alternative #4) - La Posta Indian Reservation
- Attachment 12: I-8 Alternative - La Posta Indian Reservation
- Attachment 13: Environmental Mitigation Schedule

Comments and Responses on the Recirculated Draft EIR/Supplemental Draft EIS

Written Comments Received from Public Agencies and Tribal Governments

Comment Sets F0001-F0002
F0001. Imperial County Planning & Development Services
F0002. Imperial County Air Pollution Control District

Comment Set F0003
F0003. USDA Cleveland National Forest

Comment Sets F0004-F0007 (3.8MB)
F0004. Caltrans District 11
F0005. City of Santee
F0006. Calif Department of Fish & Game and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
F0007. California Dept of Conservation, Division of Land Resource Protection

Comment Set F0008 (3.1MB)
F0008. Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians

Comment Set F0009
F0009. U.S. Department of Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs

Comment Set F0010
F0010. County of San Diego, Department of Planning and Land Use part 1 part 2 part 3 part 4

Comment Sets F0011-F0014
F0011. United States Environmental Protection Agency
F0012. United States Marine Corps Air Station Miramar
F0013. Imperial County Public Works Department
F0014. Vista Irrigation District

Written Comments Received from Groups, Organizations, Nonprofits, and Private Companies

Comment Sets G0001-G0003
G0001. Starlight Mountain Estate Owners
G0002. Ramona Community Planning Group
G0003. Citizens Oversight Projects

Comment Sets G0004-G0006
G0004. La Posta-Thing Valley Preservation Society
G0005. Lambron Lakeside Ranch
G0006. Potrero Community Planning Group

Comment Sets G0007-G0008
G0007. The Committee for Responsible Growth
G0008. Lansing Industries

Comment Set G0009
G0009. San Diego County Archaeological Society, Inc.

Comment Sets G0010-G0013
G0010. SunCal Companies
G0011. Pacific Crest Trail Association
G0012. Rancho Peñasquitos Concerned Citizens
G0013. Mussey Grade Road Alliance

Comment Set G0014
G0014. California Botanical Habitat part 1 (6.2MB) part 2 (6.5MB) part 3 (4.5MB) part 4 (6.6MB) part 5 (4.5MB) part 6 (5.9MB) part 7 (9.3MB) part 8 (5.6MB) part 9 (5.9MB) part 10 (14.2MB) part 11 (5.2MB) part 12 (3.6MB) part 13 (5.1MB) part 14 (4.9MB) part 15 (3.8MB) part 16 (4.0MB) part 17 (9.4MB) part 18 (3.7MB) part 19 (7.4MB) part 20 (6.0MB) part 21 (3.5MB)

Comment Set G0015 (5.2MB)
G0015. Boulevard Planning Group

Comment Set G0016
G0016. Bullfrog Farm

Comment Set G0017
G0017. JAM Investments part 1 (3.8MB) part 2 (8.2MB) part 3 part 4 (6.9MB)

Comment Set G0018 (3.7MB)
G0018. Center for Biological Diversity and Sierra Club

Written Comments Received from Private Citizens

Comment Sets H0001-H0007
H0001. Pam & Greg Nelson
H0002. Mike Hughes
H0003. Bruce Wilcox
H0004. Nathan & Adrianna Howe
H0005. Daniel Wise
H0006. Shannon & William Davis
H0007. Raymond A. Jacobson

Comment Sets H0008-H0013
H0008. Lina Serrano - Boulder Oaks Ranch
H0009. Dwight & Cara Baker
H0010. Gary Hoyt
H0011. Betty Moss
H0012. George Ellison
H0013. Robie Faulkner

Comment Sets H0014-H0015
H0014. Patricia Stuart
H0015. Katherine Moretti - Moretti Family Carristo Ranch

Comment Sets H0016-H0019
H0016. Mary Aldern
H0017. Jay Shrock - La Posta Ranch
H0018. Judith Withers
H0019. Dennis & Connie Berglund - Sandy Creek Ranch

Comment Set H0020
H0020. Jacqueline Ayer

Comment Sets H0021-H0023 (3.5MB)
H0021. Nathan Weflen
H0022. Mona & Tim Petersen - Rock Canyon Ranch & Vineyards
H0023. Jeff Martin

Comment Sets H0024-H0025
H0024. Denis Trafecanty & Glenda Kimmerly
H0025. Tulloch Family Partners

Comment Sets H0026-H0027 (3.2MB)
H0026. Cindy Buxton
H0027. Rodney Starkey & Dr. A. Starkey DVM

Comment Sets H0028-H0032
H0028. Lorelei Howard
H0029. Jeffrey McKernan
H0030. Stacey Landfield
H0031. Kathleen Beck
H0032. V. Doyle

Comment Set H0033
H0033. Greg Courson & Jeffrey Holt part 1 part 2

Comment Sets H0034-H0036
H0034. Colleen Holmes
H0035. Cheryl Lenz
H0036. William Bretz & Lesley Barling

Written Comments Received from the Applicant

Comment Set I0001
I0001. San Diego Gas & Electric Company part 1 (4.4MB) part 2 (4.4MB) part 3

Draft EIR/EIS as modified in response to comments

A. Introduction
A.1. Overview of Proposed Project
A.2. Purpose and Need for the Proposed Project
A.3. Procurement and Resource Adequacy
A.4. SDG&E's Electric Transmission System
A.5. Renewable Energy in the Imperial Valley
A.6. Agency Use of This Document
A.7. Reader's Guide to This EIR/EIS
A.8. References

B. Project Description
B.1. Introduction
B.2. Overview of the Proposed Project
B.3. Proposed Project Components
B.4. Construction Activities and Procedures
B.5. Operation and Maintenance
B.6. Connected Actions and Indirect Effects
B.7. Applicant Proposed Measures
B.8. References
Fig. ES-1. Proposed Project with Connected Actions and Future System Expansions (4.9MB)
Fig. B-2. Proposed Project Links
Fig. B-3. Imperial Valley Link (3.9MB)
Fig. B-3a. Imperial Valley Link - N6 Private Land Revision
Fig. B-4. Anza-Borrego Link (7.1MB)
Fig. B-4a. Anza-Borrego ROW History of Surveys
Fig. B-4b. Anza-Borrego Link: Around Narrows Substation Revision
Fig. B-5. Central Link (5.4MB)
Fig. B-5a. Central Link: Central East Substation Ingress/Egress
Fig. B-6. Inland Valley Link
Fig. B-7. Inland Valley Link Detail
Fig. B-8. Coastal Link (4.8MB)
Fig. B-9. Coastal Link Detail
Fig. B-10. Other System Upgrades
Fig. B-11. Sycamore Canyon - Elliot Substation Reconductor
Fig. B-12a. 230 kV Transmission System Expansion
Fig. B-12b. Future Transmission System Expansion: 500 kV Central East to Riverside
Fig. B-13. Typical 500 kV Single-Circuit Lattice Tower: Imperial Valley and Central Links*
Fig. B-14. Typical 500 kV Single-Circuit Tubular Steel Pole: Imperial Valley Link*
Fig. B-15. Typical 500 kV Single-Circuit Steel H-Frame Tower: Imperial Valley and Anza-Borrego Links*
Fig. B-16. Typical 230 kV Double-Circuit Tubular Lattice Tower: Central, Inland Valley, and Coastal Links*
Fig. B-17. Typical 230 kV Double-Circuit Tubular Steel Pole: Central, Inland Valley, and Coastal Links*
Fig. B-18. Typical 230 kV Single-Circuit Steel Transition Tower (Cable Pole): Inland Valley and Coastal Links*
Fig. B-19. Typical 500 kV Single-Circuit Lattice Tower with 69 kV or 92 kV Underbuild: Anza-Borrego and Central Links*
Fig. B-20. Typical 69 kV Double-Circuit Tubular Steel Pole: Central Link*
Fig. B-21. Typical 69 kV Single-Circuit Wood Transition Tower (Cable Pole): Anza-Borrego Link*
Fig. B-22. Typical 69 kV Single-Circuit Steel Transition Tower (Cable Pole)*
Fig. B-23. Typical 92 kV Single-Circuit Steel Transition Tower (Cable Pole): Anza-Borrego Link*
Fig. B-24. Typical 230 kV Duct Bank: Inland Valley and Coastal Links (vertical configuration)*
Fig. B-25. Typical 69 or 92 kV Duct Bank: Anza-Borrego Link*
Fig. B-26. Typical 230 kV Duct Bank: Coastal Link (horizontal configuration)
Fig. B-27. Typical 69 kV Vault: Anza-Borrego Link*
Fig. B-28. Typical 92 kV Vault: Anza-Borrego Link*
Fig. B-29. Typical 230 kV Vault: Inland Valley and Coastal Links*
Fig. B-30. Imperial Valley Substation: Proposed Modifications
Fig. B-31. Central East Substation: 500/230/12 kV Equipment One Line Diagram
Fig. B-32. Central East Substation: 500/230 kV Switchyard: General Arrangement
Fig. B-33. Central East Substation: 500/230 kV Switchyard: Section A-A
Fig. B-34. Central East Substation: 500/230 kV Switchyard: Section B-B & D-D
Fig. B-35. Central East Substation: 500/230 kV Switchyard: Section C-C
Fig. B-36. Central East Substation: Grading Plan
Fig. B-37. Central East Substation: Landscape Plan
Fig. B-38. Sycamore Canyon Substation: Proposed Modifications
Fig. B-39. Peñasquitos Substation: Proposed Modifications
Fig. B-40. San Luis Rey Substation: Proposed Modifications
Fig. B-41. South Bay Substation: Proposed Modifications
Fig. B-42a. Construction Schedule Tasks 1-21
Fig. B-42b. Construction Schedule Tasks 22-42
Fig. B-42c. Construction Schedule Tasks 43-64
Fig. B-43. Construction Labor
Fig. B-44a. Connected Actions, SES Solar Two Project and 230 kV Transmission Line
Fig. B-44b. Connected Actions, SES Solar Two Project Site
Fig. B-44c. Connected Actions, SES Solar Two Project Components
Fig. B-46. Connected Actions: Esmeralda-San Felipe Geothermal Project

C. Alternatives
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
Fig. C-1. Imperial Valley Link Alternatives Retained
Fig. ES-13. Anza-Borrego Link Alternatives Retained (5.5MB)
Fig. ES-14. Central Link Alternatives Retained (6.1MB)
Fig. C-4. Inland Valley Link Alternatives Retained
Fig. ES-16. Coastal Link Alternatives Retained (3.4MB)
Fig. ES-17. Southwest Powerlink Alternatives Retained
Fig. C-7. System Alternatives Retained
Fig. C-8. Components of New In-Area All-Source and Renewable Generation Alternatives
Fig. C-9. Imperial Valley Link Alternatives Eliminated
Fig. C-10. Anza-Borrego Link Alternatives Eliminated
Fig. C-11. Central Link Alternatives Eliminated
Fig. C-12. Inland Valley Link Alternatives Eliminated
Fig. C-13. Coastal Link Alternatives Eliminated
Fig. C-14. SWPL Alternatives Eliminated
Fig. C-15. System Alternatives Eliminated
Fig. C-16. DG Penetration Projections (Nameplate Capacity)*

D.1 Introduction to Environmental Analysis
D.1.1 Introduction/Background
D.1.2 Components of the Proposed Project
D.1.3 Alternatives
D.1.4 Environmental Assessment Methodology
Fig. ES-12. Imperial Valley Link: Alternatives Retained (formerly Fig. D.1-1)
Fig. ES-13. Anza-Borrego Link: Alternatives Retained (formerly Fig. D.1-2) (5.5MB)
Fig. ES-14. Central Link: Alternatives Retained (formerly Fig. D.1-3) (6.1MB)
Fig. D.1-4. Mesa Grande Alternative
Fig. D.1-5. CNF Existing 69 kV Route Alternative
Fig. D.1-6. Oak Hollow Road Underground Alternative
Fig. D.1-7. San Vicente Road Transition Alternative
Fig. D.1-8. Chuck Wagon Road Alternative
Fig. D.1-9. Pomerado Road to Miramar Area North Alternative (East)
Fig. D.1-10. Pomerado Road to Miramar Area North Alternative (West)
Fig. D.1-11. Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve-Mercy Road Alternative
Fig. D.1-12. Black Mountain to Park Village Road Underground Alternative
Fig. 3-5. Coastal Link System Upgrades Alternative Revision (formerly Fig. D.1-13)
Fig. 3-3. Top of the World Substation Alternative Revision (formerly Fig. D.1-14)

D.2 Biological Resources (3.1MB)
D.2.1. Regional Setting and Approach to Data Collection
D.2.2. Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.2.3. Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.2.4. Significance Criteria and Approach to Impact Assessment
D.2.5. Vegetation
D.2.6. Jurisdictional Waters and Wetlands
D.2.7. Introduction of Invasive, Non-native, or Noxious Plant Species
D.2.8. Dust
D.2.9. Listed or Sensitive Plant Species
D.2.10. Construction Activities: Disturbance to Wildlife
D.2.11. Listed or Sensitive Wildlife Species
D.2.12. Nesting Birds
D.2.13. Wildlife Corridors, Movement of Fish, and/or Nursery Sites
D.2.14. Bird Electrocution and/or Collision
D.2.15. Increased Predation of Listed and Sensitive Wildlife Species by Ravens
D.2.16. Maintenance Activities: Disturbance to Wildlife and Wildlife Mortality
D.2.17. Other System Upgrades
D.2.18. Future Transmission System Expansion
D.2.19. Connected Actions and Indirect Effects
D.2.20. Overall Biological Impacts of Proposed Project
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for Alternatives Along Proposed Project Route
D.2.21. Imperial Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.2.22. Anza-Borrego Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.2.23. Central Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.2.24. Inland Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.2.25. Coastal Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.2.26. Top of the World Substation Alternative Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.2.27. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.2.28. References
Fig. D.2-1. Biological Resources Overview: Imperial Valley Link
Fig. D.2-2. Biological Resources Overview: Anza-Borrego Link
Fig. D.2-3. Biological Resources Overview: Central Link
Fig. D.2-4. Biological Resources Overview: Inland Valley Link
Fig. D.2-5. Biological Resources Overview: Coastal Link
Fig. D.2-6. Biological Resources Overview: Sycamore Canyon-Elliot Substation Reconductor
Fig. D.2-7. Sample Proposed Project Biological Resources/Impacts Map (5.5MB)

D.3 Visual Resources
D.3.1. Regional Setting and Approach to Baseline Analysis
D.3.2. Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.3.3. Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.3.4. Significance Criteria and Approach to Impact Assessment
D.3.5. Imperial Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.3.6. Anza-Borrego Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.3.7. Central Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.3.8. Inland Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.3.9. Coastal Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.3.10. Other System Upgrades - Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.3.11. Future Transmission System Expansion
D.3.12. Connected Actions and Indirect Effects
D.3.13. Overall Visual Impacts of Proposed Project
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for Alternatives Along Proposed Project Route
D.3.14. Imperial Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.3.15. Anza-Borrego Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.3.16. Central Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.3.17. Inland Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.3.18. Coastal Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.3.19. Top of the World Substation Alternative Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.3.20. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.3.21. References
Fig. D.3-1A. Visual Resources: Imperial Valley Link
Fig. D.3-1B. Visual Resources: Anza-Borrego Link
Fig. D.3-1C. Visual Resources: Central Link
Fig. D.3-1D. Visual Resources: Inland Valley Link
Fig. D.3-1E. Visual Resources: Coastal Link
Fig. D.3-2A/B. Key Viewpoint 1 - Proposed Project - Interstate 8 - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. D.3-3A/B. Key Viewpoint 2 - Proposed Project - El Centro Agriculture - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. D.3-4A/B. Key Viewpoint 3 - Proposed Project - BLM Road 326 - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. D.3-5A/B. Key Viewpoint 4 - Proposed Project - SR78/86 - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. D.3-6A. Key Viewpoint 5 - Proposed Project - Old Kane Springs Road - Existing View
Fig. D.3-6B. Key Viewpoint 5B - Proposed Project - Old Kane Springs Road - Simulation
Fig. D.3-7A. Key Viewpoint 6 - Proposed Project - SR78 The Narrows - Existing View
Fig. D.3-7B. Key Viewpoint 6 - Proposed Project - SR78 The Narrows - Simulation
Fig. D.3-8A/B. Key Viewpoint 7 - Proposed Project - Mine Wash Road - Existing View and Simulation (4.2MB)
Fig. D.3-9A. Key Viewpoint 8 - Proposed Project - Kenyon Overlook - Existing View (3.6MB)
Fig. D.3-9B. Key Viewpoint 8 - Proposed Project - Kenyon Overlook - Simulation (4.5MB)
Fig. D.3-10A. Key Viewpoint 9 - Proposed Project - Cactus Loop Trail - Existing View (4.4MB)
Fig. D.3-10B. Key Viewpoint 9 - Proposed Project - Cactus Loop Trail - Simulation (4.4MB)
Fig. D.3-11A. Key Viewpoint 10 - Proposed Project - Yaqui Well Primitive Camping Area - Existing View
Fig. D.3-11B. Key Viewpoint 10 - Proposed Project - Yaqui Well Primitive Camping Area - Simulation
Fig. D.3-12A. Key Viewpoint 11 - Proposed Project - Westbound SR78 - Existing View (3.5MB)
Fig. D.3-12B. Key Viewpoint 11 - Proposed Project - Westbound SR78 - Simulation (4.3MB)
Fig. D.3-13A. Key Viewpoint 12 - Proposed Project - Grapevine Canyon Road - Existing View
Fig. D.3-13B. Key Viewpoint 12 - Proposed Project - Grapevine Canyon Road - Simulation
Fig. D.3-14A. Key Viewpoint 13 - Proposed Project - Upper Grapevine Canyon - Existing View
Fig. D.3-14B. Key Viewpoint 13 - Proposed Project - Upper Grapevine Canyon - Simulation
Fig. D.3-15A. Key Viewpoint 14 - Proposed Project - Southbound SR79 - Existing View
Fig. D.3-15B. Key Viewpoint 14 - Proposed Project - Southbound SR79 - Simulation
Fig. D.3-16A. Key Viewpoint 15 - Proposed Project - Mesa Grande Road - Existing View
Fig. D.3-16B. Key Viewpoint 15 - Proposed Project - Mesa Grande Road - Simulation
Fig. D.3-17A. Key Viewpoint 16 - Proposed Project - Inaja Monument Park Overlook - Existing View (3.3MB)
Fig. D.3-17B. Key Viewpoint 16 - Proposed Project - Inaja Monument Park Overlook - Simulation (3.4MB)
Fig. D.3-18A/B. Key Viewpoint 17 - Proposed Project - Westbound SR78 Santa Ysabel - Existing View and Simulation (3.1MB)
Fig. D.3-19A/B. Key Viewpoint 18 - Proposed Project - BIA Road 51 - Existing View and Simulation (3.2MB)
Fig. D.3-20A/B. Key Viewpoint 19 - Proposed Project - Northbound San Felipe Road - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. D.3-21A. Key Viewpoint 20 - Proposed Project - San Vicente Road - Existing View
Fig. D.3-21B. Key Viewpoint 20 - Proposed Project - San Vicente Road - Simulation
Fig. D.3-22A/B. Key Viewpoint 21 - Proposed Project - Southbound SR67 - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. D.3-23A/B. Key Viewpoint 22 - Proposed Project - Cypress Canyon Park Drive - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. D.3-24A/B. Key Viewpoint 23 - Proposed Project - Spring Canyon Park - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. D.3-25A. Key Viewpoint 24 - Proposed Project - Calle De Las Rosas - Existing View
Fig. D.3-25B. Key Viewpoint 24 - Proposed Project - Calle De Las Rosas - Simulation
Fig. D.3-25C. Chicarita Substation Cable Pole Relocated per Mitigation Measure V-27a
Fig. D.3-26. Key Viewpoint 25 - Proposed Project - The Preserve - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. D.3-27. Key Viewpoint 26 - Proposed Project - Corte Belleza - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. D.3-28. Visual Resources Impact Profile for the Proposed Project
Fig. D.3-29. Key Viewpoint 27 - FTHL Eastern Alternative - Jeffrey Road - Existing View
Fig. D.3-30A/B. Key Viewpoint 28 - West of Dunaway Alternative - Dunaway Road - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. D.3-31. Key Viewpoint 29 - West Main Canal-Huff Road Alternative - Huff Road - Existing View
Fig. D.3-32A. Key Viewpoint 30 - Partial Underground 230 kV ABDSP SR78 to S2 - San Felipe Substation - Existing View
Fig. D.3-32B. Key Viewpoint 30 - Partial Underground 230 kV ABDSP SR78 to S2 - San Felipe Substation - Simulation
Fig. D.3-33A/B. Key Viewpoint 31 - Partial Underground 230 kV ABDSP SR78 to S2 - San Felipe Road South - Existing View and Simulation (3.2MB)
Fig. D.3-34A. Key Viewpoint 32 - Partial Underground 230 kV ABDSP SR78 to S2 - San Felipe Road North - Existing View
Fig. D.3-34B. Key Viewpoint 32 - Partial Underground 230 kV ABDSP SR78 to S2 - San Felipe Road North - Visual Simulation
Fig. D.3-35A/B. Key Viewpoint 33 - Overhead 500 kV ABDSP within Existing ROW - SR78 - Existing View and Simulation (3.1MB)
Fig. D.3-36A/B. Key Viewpoint 34 - Santa Ysabel Existing Right of Way - SR79 - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. D.3-37A. Key Viewpoint 35 - Santa Ysabel Partial Underground Alternative - Mesa Grande Road - Existing View
Fig. D.3-37B. Key Viewpoint 35 - Santa Ysabel Partial Underground Alternative - Mesa Grande Road - Simulation
Fig. D.3-38A/B. Key Viewpoint 36 - Mesa Grande Alternative - Mesa Grande Road - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. D.3-38C. Key Viewpoint 36 - Mesa Grande Alternative - Mesa Grande Road - Proposed Project Visual Simulation Comparison (3.5MB)
Fig. D.3-39. Key Viewpoint 37 - Oak Hollow Underground Alternative - Oak Hollow West Gate - Existing View (3.6MB)
Fig. D.3-40. Key Viewpoint 38 - San Vicente Road Transition Alternative - San Vicente Road - Existing View (3.8MB)
Fig. D.3-41. Key Viewpoint 39 - Pomerado Road to Miramar Area North Alternative - Rose Garden Court - Existing View (3.2MB)
Fig. D.3-42. Key Viewpoint 40 - Los Peñasquitos Canyon / Mercy Road Alternative - Scripps Poway Parkway - Existing View
Fig. D.3-43A/B. Key Viewpoint 41 - Top of the World Substation Alternative - Mataguay Scout Ranch Flag Pole / Fire Ring Area - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. D.3-44. Key Viewpoint 42 - Top of the World Substation Alternative - Mataguay Scout Reservation Entrance - Existing View
Fig. D.3-45. Key Viewpoint 43 - Top of the World Substation Alternative - Henshaw Overlook - Existing View
Fig. D.3-46. Top of the World Substation Rerouted per Mitigation Measures V-52a and V-53a
Visual Resources Appendix:
- VR-1. Summary of Key Viewpoint Analyses
- VR-2. Scenic Quality Field Inventory
- VR-3. Visual Resource Management Classification
- VR-4. Visual Contrast Rating Data Sheet

D.4 Land Use
D.4.1. Regional Setting and Approach to Data Collection
D.4.2. Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.4.3. Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.4.4. Significance Criteria and Approach to Impact Assessment
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.4.5. Imperial Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.4.6. Anza-Borrego Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.4.7. Central Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.4.8. Inland Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.4.9. Coastal Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.4.10. Other System Upgrades - Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.4.11. Future Transmission System Expansion
D.4.12. Connected Actions and Indirect Effects
D.4.13. Overall Land Use Impacts of Proposed Project
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for Alternatives Along Proposed Project Route
D.4.14. Imperial Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.4.15. Anza-Borrego Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.4.16. Central Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.4.17. Inland Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.4.18. Coastal Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.4.19. Top of the World Substation Alternative Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.4.20. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.4.21. References
Land Use Appendix:
- Fig. Ap.LU-1. Land Use: Imperial Valley Link
- Fig. Ap.LU-2. Land Use: Imperial Valley Link
- Fig. Ap.LU-3. Land Use: Imperial Valley Link
- Fig. Ap.LU-4. Land Use: Imperial Valley Link
- Fig. Ap.LU-5. Land Use: Imperial Valley Link
- Fig. Ap.LU-6. Land Use: Imperial Valley Link
- Fig. Ap.LU-7. Land Use: Anza-Borrego Link
- Fig. Ap.LU-8. Land Use: Anza-Borrego Link
- Fig. Ap.LU-9. Land Use: Anza-Borrego Link
- Fig. Ap.LU-10. Land Use: Anza-Borrego Link
- Fig. Ap.LU-11. Land Use: Central Link
- Fig. Ap.LU-12. Land Use: Central Link
- Fig. Ap.LU-13. Land Use: Central Link
- Fig. Ap.LU-14. Land Use: Inland Valley Link
- Fig. Ap.LU-15. Land Use: Inland Valley Link
- Fig. Ap.LU-16. Land Use: Inland Valley Link
- Fig. Ap.LU-17. Land Use: Coastal Link
- Fig. Ap.LU-18. Land Use: Coastal Link
- Fig. Ap.LU-19. Land Use: Coastal Link

D.5 Wilderness and Recreation
D.5.1. Regional Setting and Approach to Data Collection
D.5.2. Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.5.3. Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.5.4. Significance Criteria and Approach to Impact Assessment
D.5.5. Imperial Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.5.6. Anza-Borrego Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.5.7. Central Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.5.8. Inland Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.5.9. Coastal Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.5.10. Other System Upgrades - Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.5.11. Future Transmission System Expansion
D.5.12. Connected Actions and Indirect Effects
D.5.13. Overall Wilderness and Recreation Impacts of Proposed Project
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for Alternatives Along Proposed Project Route
D.5.14. Imperial Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.5.15. Anza-Borrego Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.5.16. Central Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.5.17. Inland Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.5.18. Coastal Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.5.19. Top of the World Substation Alternative Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.5.20. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.5.21. References
Table D.5-3. Mitigation Measure WR 4b (Minimize project facilities in wilderness land): Modified ROW and Pull Site Locations
Fig. D.5-1. Wilderness and Recreation Areas: Imperial Valley Link
Fig. D.5-2. Wilderness and Recreation Areas: Anza-Borrego Link
Fig. D.5-3. Wilderness and Recreation Areas: Central Link
Fig. D.5-4. San Felipe Hills Wilderness Study Area
Fig. D.5-5. Wilderness and Recreation Areas: Inland Valley Link
Fig. D.5-6. Wilderness and Recreation Areas: Coastal Link
Fig. D.5-7. Wilderness and Recreation Areas: Sycamore Canyon-Eliot Substation Reconductor
Fig. D.5-8. Digital Terrain Model/Viewshed Analysis in ABDSP: Proposed Project
Fig. D.5-9a. Wilderness and Recreation Areas: Mitigation Measure WR-4b Modified ROW
Fig. D.5-9b. Wilderness and Recreation Areas: Mitigation Measure WR-4b Modified ROW
Fig. D.5-10. Digital Terrain Model/Viewshed Analysis in ABDSP: Partial Underground 230 kV ABDSP SR78 to S2
Fig. D.5-11. Digital Terrain Model/Viewshed Analysis in ABDSP: Overhead 500 kV ABDSP within Existing ROW Alternative
Fig. D.5-12. Tamarisk Grove Campground

D.6 Agriculture
D.6.1. Regional Setting and Approach to Data Collection
D.6.2. Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.6.3. Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.6.4. Significance Criteria and Approach to Impact Assessment
D.6.5. Imperial Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.6.6. Anza-Borrego Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.6.7. Central Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.6.8. Inland Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.6.9. Coastal Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.6.10. Other System Upgrades Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.6.11. Future Transmission System Expansion
D.6.12. Connected Actions and Indirect Effects
D.6.13. Overall Agriculture Impacts of Proposed Project
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for Alternatives Along Proposed Project Route
D.6.14. Imperial Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.6.15. Anza-Borrego Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.6.16. Central Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.6.17. Inland Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.6.18. Coastal Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.6.19. Top of the World Substation Alternative
D.6.20. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.6.21. References
Agriculture Appendix:
- Fig. Ap.AG-1. Agricultural Resources: Imperial Valley Link
- Fig. Ap.AG-2. Agricultural Resources: Imperial Valley Link
- Fig. Ap.AG-3. Agricultural Resources: Imperial Valley Link
- Fig. Ap.AG-4. Agricultural Resources: Imperial Valley Link
- Fig. Ap.AG-5. Agricultural Resources: Imperial Valley Link
- Fig. Ap.AG-6. Agricultural Resources: Imperial Valley Link
- Fig. Ap.AG-7. Agricultural Resources: Anza-Borrego Link
- Fig. Ap.AG-8. Agricultural Resources: Anza-Borrego Link
- Fig. Ap.AG-9. Agricultural Resources: Anza-Borrego Link
- Fig. Ap.AG-10. Agricultural Resources: Anza-Borrego Link
- Fig. Ap.AG-11. Agricultural Resources: Central Link
- Fig. Ap.AG-12. Agricultural Resources: Central Link
- Fig. Ap.AG-13. Agricultural Resources: Central Link
- Fig. Ap.AG-14. Agricultural Resources: Inland Valley Link
- Fig. Ap.AG-15. Agricultural Resources: Inland Valley Link
- Fig. Ap.AG-16. Agricultural Resources: Inland Valley Link
- Fig. Ap.AG-17. Agricultural Resources: Coastal Link
- Fig. Ap.AG-18. Agricultural Resources: Coastal Link
- Fig. Ap.AG-19. Agricultural Resources: Coastal Link

D.7 Cultural and Paleontological Resources
Cultural Resources
D.7.1. Approach to Data Collection
Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project - Cultural Resources
D.7.2. Imperial Valley Link
D.7.3. Anza-Borrego Link
D.7.4. Central Link
D.7.5. Inland Valley Link
D.7.6. Coastal Link
D.7.7. Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.7.8. Significance Criteria and Approach to Impact Assessment
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project - Cultural Resources
D.7.9. Imperial Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.10. Anza-Borrego Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.11. Central Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.12. Inland Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.13. Coastal Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.14. Other System Upgrades - Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.15. Future Transmission System Expansion - Cultural Resources
D.7.16. Connected Actions and Indirect Effects - Cultural Resources
D.7.17. Overall Impacts of Proposed Project - Cultural Resources
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for Alternatives Along Proposed Project Route - Cultural Resources
D.7.18. Imperial Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.19. Anza-Borrego Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.20. Central Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.21. Inland Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.22. Coastal Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.23. Top of the World Substation Alternative Impacts and Mitigation Measures
Paleontological Resources - Proposed Route and Northern Alternatives
D.7.24. Regional Setting and Approach to Data Collection
D.7.25. Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.7.26. Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.7.27. Significance Criteria and Approach to Impact Assessment
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project - Paleontological Resources
D.7.28. Imperial Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.29. Anza-Borrego Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.30. Central Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.31. Inland Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.32. Coastal Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.33. Other System Upgrades - Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.34. Future Transmission System Expansion - Paleontological Resources
D.7.35. Connected Actions and Indirect Effects - Paleontology
D.7.36. Overall Paleontology Impacts of Proposed Project
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for Alternatives Along Proposed Project Route - Paleontological Resources
D.7.37. Imperial Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.38. Anza-Borrego Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.39. Central Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.40. Inland Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.41. Coastal Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.42. Top of the World Substation Alternative Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.7.43. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table - Cultural and Paleontological Resources
D.7.44. References for Cultural Resources
D.7.45. References for Paleontological Resources

D.8 Noise
D.8.1. Regional Setting and Approach to Data Collection
D.8.2. Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.8.3. Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.8.4. Significance Criteria and Approach to Impact Assessment
D.8.5. Imperial Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.8.6. Anza-Borrego Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.8.7. Central Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.8.8. Inland Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.8.9. Coastal Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.8.10. Other System Upgrades - Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.8.11. Future Transmission System Expansion
D.8.12. Connected Actions and Indirect Effects
D.8.13. Overall Noise Impacts of Proposed Project
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for Alternatives Along Proposed Project Route
D.8.14. Imperial Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.8.15. Anza-Borrego Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.8.16. Central Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.8.17. Inland Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.8.18. Coastal Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.8.19. Top of the World Substation Alternative Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.8.20. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.8.21. References
Fig. D.8-1. Typical Range of Common Sounds Heard in the Environment*
Fig. D.8-2. Noise Levels for Various Land Use Types*

D.9 Transportation and Traffic
D.9.1. Regional Setting and Approach to Data Collection
D.9.2. Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.9.3. Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.9.4. Significance Criteria and Approach to Impact Assessment
D.9.5. Imperial Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.9.6. Anza-Borrego Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.9.7. Central Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.9.8. Inland Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.9.9. Coastal Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.9.10. Other System Upgrades - Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.9.11. Future Transmission System Expansion
D.9.12. Connected Actions and Indirect Effects
D.9.13. Overall Transportation and Traffic Impacts of Proposed Project
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for Alternatives Along Proposed Project Route
D.9.14. Imperial Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.9.15. Anza-Borrego Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.9.16. Central Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.9.17. Inland Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.9.18. Coastal Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.9.19. Top of the World Substation Alternative Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.9.20. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.9.21. References

D.10 Public Health and Safety
Environmental Contamination
D.10.1. Regional Setting and Approach to Data Collection
D.10.2. Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project - Environmental Contamination
D.10.3. Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project - Environmental Contamination
D.10.4. Significance Criteria and Approach to Impact Assessment
D.10.5. Imperial Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.10.6. Anza-Borrego Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.10.7. Central Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.10.8. Inland Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.10.9. Coastal Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.10.10. Other System Upgrades - Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.10.11. Future Transmission System Expansion
D.10.12. Connected Actions and Indirect Effects
D.10.13. Overall Public Health and Safety Impacts of Proposed Project
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for Alternatives Along Proposed Project Route - Environmental Contamination
D.10.14. Imperial Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.10.15. Anza-Borrego Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.10.16. Central Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.10.17. Inland Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.10.18. Coastal Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.10.19. Top of the World Substation Alternative Impacts and Mitigation Measures
Electric and Magnetic Fields and Other Field Related Concerns
D.10.20. EMF in the Proposed Project Area
D.10.21. Scientific Background and Regulations Applicable to EMF
D.10.22. Consideration of Electric and Magnetic Fields
D.10.23. Other Field-Related Public Concerns
D.10.24. Significance Criteria and Approach to Impact Assessment - Safety and Non Magnetic Field Electric Power Field Issues
D.10.25. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project and Alternatives - Safety and Non EMF Electric Power Field Issues
D.10.26. Future Transmission System Expansion - EMF
D.10.27. Connected Actions and Indirect Effects - EMF
D.10.28. Overall Impacts of the Proposed Project - EMF and Field Related Concerns
D.10.29. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.10.30. References for Contamination
D.10.31. References for EMF

D.11 Air Quality
D.11.1. Regional Setting and Approach to Data Collection
D.11.2. Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.11.3. Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.11.4. Significance Criteria and Approach to Impact Assessment
D.11.5. Imperial Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.11.6. Anza-Borrego Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.11.7. Central Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.11.8. Inland Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.11.9. Coastal Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.11.10. Other System Upgrades - Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.11.11. Future Transmission System Expansion
D.11.12. Connected Actions and Indirect Effects
D.11.13. Overall Air Quality Impacts of Proposed Project
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for Alternatives Along Proposed Project Route
D.11.14. Imperial Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.11.15. Anza-Borrego Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.11.16. Central Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.11.17. Inland Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.11.18. Coastal Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.11.19. Top of the World Substation Alternative Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.11.20. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.11.21. References
Fig. D.11-1. Air Quality Management Districts and Class I Areas

D.12 Water Resources
D.12.1. Regional Setting and Approach to Data Collection
D.12.2. Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.12.3. Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.12.4. Significance Criteria and Approach to Impact Assessment
D.12.5. Imperial Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.12.6. Anza-Borrego Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.12.7. Central Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.12.8. Inland Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.12.9. Coastal Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.12.10. Other System Upgrades - Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.12.11. Future Transmission System Expansion
D.12.12. Connected Actions and Indirect Effects
D.12.13. Overall Water Impacts of Proposed Project
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for Alternatives Along Proposed Project Route
D.12.14. Imperial Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.12.15. Anza-Borrego Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.12.16. Central Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.12.17. Inland Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.12.18. Coastal Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.12.19. Top of the World Substation Alternative Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.12.20. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.12.21. References
Fig. D.12.1. San Felipe Creek near the Narrows Substation, Anza-Borrego Link*
Fig. D.12-2. View Across Santa Ysabel River, Inland Valley Link*
Fig. D.12-3. Average Monthly Rainfall*
Fig. D.12-4. Anza-Borrego Link Rainfall/Runoff*
Fig. D.12-5. Inland Valley Link Rainfall/Runoff*
Fig. D.12-6. Summer Runoff for Santa Ysabel Creek*

D.13 Geology, Mineral Resources, and Soils
D.13.1. Regional Setting and Approach to Data Collection
D.13.2. Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.13.3. Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.13.4. Significance Criteria and Approach to Impact Assessment
D.13.5. Imperial Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.13.6. Anza-Borrego Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.13.7. Central Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.13.8. Inland Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.13.9. Coastal Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.13.10. Other System Upgrades - Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.13.11. Future Transmission System Expansion
D.13.12. Connected Actions and Indirect Effects
D.13.13. Overall Geology Impacts of Proposed Project
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for Alternatives Along Proposed Project Route
D.13.14. Imperial Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.13.15. Anza-Borrego Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.13.16. Central Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.13.17. Inland Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.13.18. Coastal Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.13.19. Top of the World Substation Alternative Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.13.20. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.13.21. References
Fig. D.13-1. Geologic Time Scale*
Fig. D.13-2. Regional Active Faults and Historic Earthquakes
Fig. D.13-3. Estimated Peak Ground Accelerations
Fig. D.13-4. Superstition Hills Fault Crossing
Fig. D.13-5. Elmore Ranch Fault Crossing
Fig. D.13-6. San Jacinto Fault Crossing
Fig. D.13-7. Elsinore Fault Zone Crossing
Fig. D.13-8. Fault Location Map for Central East Substation
Fig. D.13-9. Earthquake Valley Fault Zone Crossing
Fig. D.13-10. Santa Ysabel Alternatives Elsinore Fault Crossing

D.14 Socioeconomics, Services, and Utilities
D.14.1. Regional Setting and Approach to Data Collection
D.14.2. Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.14.3. Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.14.4. Significance Criteria and Approach to Impact Assessment
D.14.5. Imperial Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.14.6. Anza-Borrego Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.14.7. Central Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.14.8. Inland Valley Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.14.9. Coastal Link Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.14.10. Other System Upgrades - Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.14.11. Future Transmission System Expansion
D.14.12. Connected Actions and Indirect Effects
D.14.13. Overall Socioeconomic Impacts of Proposed Project
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for Alternatives Along Proposed Project Route
D.14.14. Imperial Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.14.15. Anza-Borrego Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.14.16. Central Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.14.17. Inland Valley Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.14.18. Coastal Link Alternatives Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.14.19. Top of the World Substation Alternative Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.14.20. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.14.21. References

D.15 Fire and Fuels Management
D.15.1. Introduction
D.15.2. Environmental Setting
D.15.3. Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.15.4. Significance Criteria and Approach to Impact Assessment
D.15.5. Imperial Valley Link and Eastern Anza-Borrego Link
D.15.6. PFS 1 Ranchita Fireshed
D.15.7. PFS 2 San Felipe Fireshed
D.15.8. PFS 3 Santa Ysabel Fireshed
D.15.9. PFS 4 Ramona Fireshed
D.15.10. PFS 5 Poway Fireshed
D.15.11. PFS 6 Peñasquitos Fireshed
D.15.12. Other System Upgrades - Impacts and Mitigation Measures
D.15.13. Future Transmission System Expansion
D.15.14. Connected Actions and Indirect Effects
D.15.15. Overall Fire and Fuels Management Impacts of Proposed Project
Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for Alternatives Along Proposed Project Route
D.15.16. Imperial Valley Link Alternatives
D.15.17. Anza-Borrego Link Alternatives
D.15.18. Central Link Alternatives
D.15.19. Inland Valley Link Alternatives
D.15.20. Coastal Link Alternatives
D.15.21. Top of the World Substation Alternative
D.15.22. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.15.23. References
Fig. D.15-1. Regional Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Fig. D.15-2. 2003 and 2007 San Diego County Fires
Fig. D.15-3. Sunrise Powerlink Proposed Project and Alternative Firesheds
Fig. D.15-4. Proposed Project Fireshed Wildfire History*
Fig. D.15-5. PFS-1 Ranchita Fireshed Boundary and Proposed Project and Alternative Project Routes
Fig. D.15-6. Ranchita Fireshed Wildfire History*
Fig. D.15-7. PFS-2 San Felipe Fireshed Boundary and Proposed Project and Alternative Project Routes
Fig. D.15-8. San Felipe Fireshed Wildfire History*
Fig. D.15-9. PFS-3 Santa Ysabel Fireshed Boundary and Proposed Project and Alternative Project Routes
Fig. D.15-10. Santa Ysabel Fireshed Wildfire History*
Fig. D.15-11. PFS-4 Ramona Fireshed Boundary and Proposed Project and Alternative Project Routes
Fig. D.15-12. Ramona Fireshed Wildfire History*
Fig. D.15-13. PFS-5 Poway Fireshed Boundary and Proposed Project and Alternative Project Routes
Fig. D.15-14. Poway Fireshed Wildfire History*
Fig. D.15-15. PFS-6 Peñasquitos Fireshed Boundary and Proposed Project and Alternative Project Routes
Fig. D.15-16. Peñasquitos Fireshed Wildfire History*
Fig. D.15-17. CCR Title 14 Section 1254 Minimum Clearances*
Fig. D.15-18. PFS-1 Ranchita Fireshed Burn Probability Model
Fig. D.15-19. PFS-1 Ranchita Fireshed Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. D.15-20. PFS-1 Ranchita Fireshed Containment Conflict Model
Fig. D.15-21. PFS-2 San Felipe Fireshed Burn Probability Model
Fig. D.15-22. PFS-2 San Felipe Fireshed Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. D.15-23. PFS-2 San Felipe Fireshed Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. D.15-24. PFS-3 Santa Ysabel Fireshed Burn Probability Model
Fig. D.15-25. PFS-3 Santa Ysabel Fireshed Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. D.15-26. PFS-3 Santa Ysabel Fireshed Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. D.15-27. PFS-4 Ramona Fireshed Burn Probability Model
Fig. D.15-28. PFS-4 Ramona Fireshed Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. D.15-29. PFS-4 Ramona Fireshed Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. D.15-30. PFS-5 Poway Fireshed Burn Probability Model
Fig. D.15-31. PFS-5 Poway Fireshed Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. D.15-32. PFS-5 Poway Fireshed Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. D.15-33. PFS-6 Peñasquitos Fireshed Burn Probability Model
Fig. D.15-34. PFS-6 Peñasquitos Fireshed Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. D.15-35. PFS-6 Peñasquitos Fireshed Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. D.15-36. Ranchita Partial Underground ABDSP SR78 to S2 Alternative Burn Probability Model
Fig. D.15-37. Ranchita Partial Underground ABDSP SR78 to S2 Alternative Overhead Portion Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. D.15-38. Ranchita Partial Underground ABDSP SR78 to S2 Alternative Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. D.15-39. Santa Ysabel Existing ROW Alternative Burn Probability Model
Fig. D.15-40. Santa Ysabel Existing ROW Alternative Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. D.15-41. Santa Ysabel Existing ROW Alternative Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. D.15-42. Mesa Grande Alternative Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. D.15-43. Chuck Wagon Road Alternative Burn Probability Model
Fig. D.15-44. Chuck Wagon Road Alternative Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. D.15-45. Chuck Wagon Road Alternative Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. D.15-46. Pomerado Road to Miramar Area North Alternative Burn Probability Model
Fig. D.15-47. Pomerado Road to Miramar Area North Alternative Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. D.15-48. Pomerado Road to Miramar Area North Alternative Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. D.15-49. Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve-Mercy Road Alternative Burn Probability Model
Fig. D.15-50. Top of the World Substation Alternative Burn Probability Model
Fig. D.15-51. Top of the World Substation Alternative Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. D.15-52. Top of the World Substation Alternative Wildfire Containment Conflict Model

D.16 Policy Consistency
D.16.1. Introduction
D.16.2. CEQA/NEPA Requirements
D.16.3. Proposed Project and Alternatives Consistency Review
D.16.4. Consistency Determinations

D.17 Plan Amendments
D.17.1. Federal and State Plan Descriptions
D.17.2. Plan Amendments Resulting from Proposed Project and Alternatives
Fig. D.17-1. BLM Planning Areas and Utility Corridors
Fig. D.17-2. Cleveland National Forest Land Use Zones (4.3MB)
Fig. D.17-3. Cleveland National Forest Scenic Integrity Objectives (4.2MB)

E.1 Interstate 8 Alternative
E.1.1. Description of the Interstate 8 Alternative
Fig. E.1.1-1. SWPL Alternatives
Fig. E.1.1-2a. Interstate 8 Alternative Detail (MPs I8-0 to 23) (4.4MB)
Fig. E.1.1-2b. Interstate 8 Alternative Detail (MPs I8-23 to 48) (5.6MB)
Fig. E.1.1-2c. Interstate 8 Alternative Detail (MPs I8-48 to 72)
Fig. E.1.1-2d. Interstate 8 Alternative Detail (MPs I8-72 to 92.7) (5.7MB)
Fig. E.1.1-3. Interstate 8 Alternative Substation Detail
Fig. E.1.1-4a. Interstate 8 Alternative: Campo North Route Option
Fig. E.1.1-4b. Interstate 8 Alternative: Buckman Springs Options
Fig. E.1.1-4c. Interstate 8 Alternative: South Buckman Springs Option
Fig. E.1.1-4d. Interstate 8 Alternative: Chocolate Canyon Option (6.0MB)
Fig. E.1.1-4e. Interstate 8 Alternative: SWPL Archaeological Site Reroute
Fig. E.1.1-5. Interstate 8 Alternative: Cleveland National Forest Land Use Zones
Fig. E.1.1-6. SWPL Alternatives 500 kV Future Expansion
E.1.2. Biological Resources
Fig. E.1.2-1. Biological Resources Overview: Southwest Powerlink Alternatives
E.1.3. Visual Resources
Fig. E.1.3-1. Visual Resources SWPL Alternatives
Fig. E.1.3-2A/B. Key Viewpoint 44 - I-8 Alternative - Dunaway Staging Area - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. E.1.3-3A/B. Key Viewpoint 45 - I-8 Alternative - Yuha Desert I-8 Span - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. E.1.3-4A. Key Viewpoint 46 - I-8 Alternative - Plaster City West Staging Area - Existing View
Fig. E.1.3-4B. Key Viewpoint 46 - I-8 Alternative - Plaster City West Staging Area - Visual Simulation
Fig. E.1.3-5A. Key Viewpoint 47 - I-8 Alternative - Sugarloaf Mountain / I-8 - Existing View
Fig. E.1.3-5B. Key Viewpoint 47 - I-8 Alternative - Sugarloaf Mountain / I-8 - Visual Simulation
Fig. E.1.3-6A/B. Key Viewpoint 48 - I-8 Alternative - South of Table Mountain - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. E.1.3-7A. Key Viewpoint 49 - I-8 Alternative - Jacumba - Existing View
Fig. E.1.3-7B. Key Viewpoint 49 - I-8 Alternative - Jacumba - Visual Simulation
Fig. E.1.3-8A. Key Viewpoint 50 - I-8 Alternative - La Posta - Existing View
Fig. E.1.3-8B. Key Viewpoint 50 - I-8 Alternative - La Posta - Visual Simulation
Fig. E.1.3-9A. Key Viewpoint 51 - I-8 Alternative - Cottonwood Valley - Existing View
Fig. E.1.3-9B. Key Viewpoint 51 - I-8 Alternative - Cottonwood Valley - Visual Simulation
Fig. E.1.3-10A. Key Viewpoint 52 - I-8 Alternative - Interstate 8 Span - Existing View
Fig. E.1.3-10B. Key Viewpoint 52 - I-8 Alternative - Interstate 8 Span - Visual Simulation
Fig. E.1.3-11A. Key Viewpoint 53 - I-8 Alternative - Alpine Road Transition Structure - Existing View
Fig. E.1.3-11B. Key Viewpoint 53 - I-8 Alternative - Alpine Road Transition Structure - Visual Simulation
Fig. E.1.3-11C. Reroute per Mitigation Measure V-66a (10.8MB)
Fig. E.1.3-12A. Key Viewpoint 54 - I-8 Alternative - El Monte County Park - Existing View (3.9MB)
Fig. E.1.3-12B. Key Viewpoint 54 - I-8 Alternative - El Monte County Park - Visual Simulation (3.9MB)
Fig. E.1.3-13A. Key Viewpoint 55 - I-8 Alternative - Moreno Boulevard - Existing View
Fig. E.1.3-13B. Key Viewpoint 55 - I-8 Alternative - Moreno Boulevard - Visual Simulation
Fig. E.1.3-14A. Buckman Springs Road - West Buckman Springs Alt. Existing View
Fig. E.1.3-14B. Buckman Springs Road - West Buckman Springs Alt. Simulation
Fig. E.1.3-14C. Buckman Springs Alternative Reroute per Mitigation Measure V-69a
Fig. E.1.3-15A. Key Viewpoint 57 - Buckman Springs Underground Option - Buckman Springs Road Northbound I-8 On-Ramp - Existing View
Fig. E.1.3-15B. Key Viewpoint 57 - Buckman Springs Underground Option - Buckman Springs Road Northbound I-8 On-Ramp - Simulation
Fig. E.1.3-16A/B. Key Viewpoint 58 - Campo North Option - Eastbound I-8 - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. E.1.3-17A. Key Viewpoint 59 - South Buckman Springs Option - Cameron Truck Trail - Existing View
Fig. E.1.3-17B. Key Viewpoint 59 - South Buckman Springs Option - Cameron Truck Trail - Visual Simulation
Fig. E.1.3-17C. South Buckman Springs Option Mitigation Reroute Map
Visual Resources Appendix:
- VR-1: Summary of Key Viewpoint Analyses
- VR-4: Visual Contrast Rating Data Sheet
E.1.4. Land Use
Land Use Appendix:
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.1-1. Interstate 8 Alternative
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.1-2. Interstate 8 Alternative
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.1-3. Interstate 8 Alternative
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.1-4. Interstate 8 Alternative
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.1-5. Interstate 8 Alternative
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.1-6. Interstate 8 Alternative
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.1-7. Interstate 8 Alternative
- Fig. Ap.LU E.1-8. Interstate 8 Alternative
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.1-9. Interstate 8 Alternative
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.1-10. Interstate 8 Alternative
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.1-11. Interstate 8 Alternative
E.1.5. Wilderness and Recreation
Fig. E.1.5-1. Wilderness and Recreation Areas: Southwest Powerlink Alternatives
E.1.6. Agriculture
Agriculture Appendix:
- Fig. E.1.6-1. Interstate 8 Alternative
- Fig. E.1.6-2. Interstate 8 Alternative
- Fig. E.1.6-3. Interstate 8 Alternative
- Fig. E.1.6-4. Interstate 8 Alternative
- Fig. E.1.6-5. Interstate 8 Alternative
- Fig. E.1.6-6. Interstate 8 Alternative
- Fig. E.1.6-7. Interstate 8 Alternative
- Fig. E.1.6-8. Interstate 8 Alternative
- Fig. E.1.6-9. Interstate 8 Alternative
- Fig. E.1.6-10. Interstate 8 Alternative
- Fig. E.1.6-11. Interstate 8 Alternative
E.1.7. Cultural and Paleontological Resources
E.1.8. Noise
E.1.9. Transportation and Traffic
E.1.10. Public Health and Safety - Environmental Contamination
E.1.11. Air Quality
E.1.12. Water Resources
E.1.13. Geology, Mineral Resources, and Soils
Fig. E.1.13-1A. SWPL Tower in Mine Area*
Fig. E.1.13-1. Yuha Wells Fault Crossing and Elsinore Fault Zone Vicinity
E.1.14. Socioeconomics
E.1.15. Fire and Fuels Management
Fig. E.1.15-1. Interstate Alternative Overview Map (4.3MB)
Fig. E.1.15-2. Reported 13-Year Wildfire Ignition History in Boulevard Fireshed*
Fig. E.1.15-3. Boulevard Fireshed 50-year Wildfire History*
Fig. E.1.15-4. Reported 13-Year Wildfire Ignition History in Alternative Route La Posta Fireshed*
Fig. E.1.15-5. La Posta Fireshed 50-year Wildfire History*
Fig. E.1.15-6. Reported 13-Year Wildfire Ignition History in Alternative Route Guatay Fireshed*
Fig. E.1.15-7. Guatay Fireshed 50-year Wildfire History*
Fig. E.1.15-8. Reported 13-Year Wildfire Ignition History in Alternative Route Boulder Creek Fireshed*
Fig. E.1.15-9. Boulder Creek Fireshed 50-year Wildfire History*
Fig. E.1.15-10. Reported 13-Year Wildfire Ignition History in Alternative Route El Capitan Fireshed*
Fig. E.1.15-11. El Capitan Fireshed 50-year Wildfire History*
Fig. E.1.15-12. Boulevard Fireshed Interstate 8 Alternative Burn Probability Model
Fig. E.1.15-13. La Posta Fireshed Interstate 8 Alternative Burn Probability Model
Fig. E.1.15-14. Guatay Fireshed Interstate 8 Alternative Burn Probability Model
Fig. E.1.15-15. El Capitan Fireshed Interstate 8 Alternative Burn Probability Model
Fig. E.1.15-16. Boulevard Fireshed Interstate 8 Alternative Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. E.1.15-17. La Posta Fireshed Interstate 8 Alternative Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. E.1.15-18. Guatay Fireshed Interstate 8 Alternative Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. E.1.15-19. El Capitan Fireshed Interstate 8 Alternative Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. E.1.15-20. Boulevard Fireshed Interstate 8 Alternative Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. E.1.15-21. La Posta Fireshed Interstate 8 Alternative Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. E.1.15-22. Guatay Fireshed Interstate 8 Alternative Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. E.1.15-23. El Capitan Fireshed Interstate 8 Alternative Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. E.1.15-24. La Posta Fireshed Buckman Springs Underground Option Burn Probability Model
Fig. E.1.15-25. La Posta Fireshed West Buckman Springs Option Burn Probability Model
Fig. E.1.15-26. La Posta Fireshed West Buckman Springs Option Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. E.1.15-27. La Posta Fireshed West Buckman Springs Option Wildfire Containment Conflict Model

E.2 BCD Alternative
E.2.1. Description of the BCD Alternative
Fig. E.2.1-1a. BCD Alternative (MPs BCD-0 to 9)
Fig. E.2.1-1b. BCD Alternative (MPs BCD-10 to 20.6)
Fig. E.2.1-2. BCD South Option Alternative
Fig. E.2.1-3. BCD Alternative: Cleveland National Forest Land Use Zones
E.2.2. Biological Resources
Fig. E.2.2-1. Riparian Conservation Areas: BCD South Option Revision
E.2.3. Visual Resources
Fig. E.2.3-1A. Key Viewpoint 60 - BCD Alternative - McCain Valley Road - Existing View
Fig. E.2.3-1B. Key Viewpoint 60 - BCD Alternative - McCain Valley Road - Visual Simulation
Fig. E.2.3-2A/B. Key Viewpoint 61 - BCD Alternative - Carrizo Overlook - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. E.2.3-3A/B. Key Viewpoint 62 - BCD Alternative - McCain Valley North - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. E.2.3-4A. Key Viewpoint 63 - BCD Alternative - Pacific Crest Trail - Existing View (3.5MB)
Fig. E.2.3-4B. Key Viewpoint 63 - BCD Alternative - Pacific Crest Trail - Visual Simulation (3.5MB)
Fig. E.2.3-5A. Key Viewpoint 79 - BCD South Option - La Posta Truck Trail - Existing View
Fig. E.2.3-5B. Key Viewpoint 79 - BCD South Option - La Posta Truck Trail - Simulation
Visual Resources Appendix:
- VR-1: Summary of Key Viewpoint Analyses
- VR-4: Visual Contrast Rating Data Sheet
E.2.4. Land Use
Land Use Appendix:
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.2.4-1. BCD Alternative: Land Use
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.2.4-2. BCD Alternative: Land Use
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.2.4-3. BCD Alternative: Land Use
E.2.5. Wilderness and Recreation
E.2.6. Agriculture
Agriculture Appendix:
- Fig. Ap.AG.E.2.6-1. BCD Alternative: Agricultural Resources
- Fig. Ap.AG.E.2.6.2. BCD Alternative: Agricultural Resources
- Fig. Ap.AG.E.2.6.3. BCD Alternative: Agricultural Resources
E.2.7. Cultural and Paleontological Resources
E.2.8. Noise
E.2.9. Transportation and Traffic
Fig. E.2.9-1. Mitigation Measure T-10, Mitigation Reroute for BCD South Option
E.2.10. Public Health and Safety - Contamination
E.2.11. Air Quality
E.2.12. Water Resources
E.2.13. Geology, Mineral Resources, and Soils
E.2.14. Socioeconomics
E.2.15. Fire and Fuels Management
Fig. E.2.15-1. BCD Alternative Overview Map
Fig. E.2.15-2. Boulevard Fireshed BCD Alternative Burn Probability Model
Fig. E.2.15-3. La Posta Fireshed BCD Alternative Burn Probability Model
Fig. E.2.15-4. Boulevard Fireshed BCD Alternative Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. E.2.15-5. La Posta Fireshed BCD Alternative Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. E.2.15-6. Boulevard Fireshed BCD Alternative Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. E.2.15-7. La Posta Fireshed BCD Alternative Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. E.2.15-7a. La Posta Fireshed BCD Alternative and BCD South Revisions Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. E.2.15-8. La Posta Fireshed BCD South Option Burn Probability Model
Fig. E.2.15-9. La Posta Fireshed BCD South Option Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. E.2.15-10. La Posta Fireshed BCD South Option Wildfire Containment Conflict Model

E.3 Route D Alternative
E.3.1. Description of the Route D Alternative
Fig. E.3.1-1a. Route D Alternative (MPs D-0 to D-8)
Fig. E.3.1-1b. Route D Alternative (MPs D-8 to D-17.3)
Fig. E.3.1-2. Central South Substation Alternative
Fig. E.3.1-3. Route D Alternative: Cleveland National Forest Land Use Zones
E.3.2. Biological Resources
E.3.3. Visual Resources
Fig. E.3.3-1A. Key Viewpoint 64 - Route D Alternative - Boulder Creek Road - Existing View
Fig. E.3.3-1B. Key Viewpoint 64 - Route D Alternative - Boulder Creek Road - Visual Simulation
Fig. E.3.3-2A. Key Viewpoint 65 - Route D Alternative - Cuyamaca Peak - Existing View
Fig. E.3.3-2B. Key Viewpoint 65 - Route D Alternative - Cuyamaca Peak - Visual Simulation
Fig. E.3.3-3. Key Viewpoint 66 - Route D Alternative - Inaja Monument Overlook - Existing View and Simulation
Visual Appendix:
- VR-1: Summary of Key Viewpoint Analyses
E.3.4. Land Use
Land Use Appendix:
- Fig. E.3.4-1. Route D Alternative
- Fig. E.3.4-2. Route D Alternative
- Fig. E.3.4-3. Route D Alternative
E.3.5. Wilderness and Recreation
E.3.6. Agriculture
Agriculture Appendix:
- Fig. E.3.6-1. Route D Alternative
- Fig. E.3.6-2. Route D Alternative
- Fig. E.3.6-3. Route D Alternative
E.3.7. Cultural and Paleontological Resources
E.3.8. Noise
E.3.9. Transportation and Traffic
E.3.10. Public Health and Safety - Contamination
E.3.11. Air Quality
E.3.12. Water Resources
E.3.13. Geology, Mineral Resources, and Soils
E.3.14. Socioeconomics
E.3.15. Fire and Fuels Management
Fig. E.3.15-1. Route D Alternative Overview Map
Fig. E.3.15-2. Reported 13-Year Wildfire Ignition History in Alternative Route Pine Hills Fireshed*
Fig. E.3.15-3. Pine Hills Fireshed 50-year Wildfire History*
Fig. E.3.15-4. Boulder Creek Fireshed Route D Alternative Burn Probability Model
Fig. E.3.15-5. Pine Hills Fireshed Route D Alternative Burn Probability Model
Fig. E.3.15-6. Boulder Creek Fireshed Route D Alternative Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. E.3.15-7. Pine Hills Fireshed Route D Alternative Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. E.3.15-8. Boulder Creek Fireshed Route D Alternative Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. E.3.15-9. Pine Hills Fireshed Route D Alternative Wildfire Containment Conflict Model

E.4 Modified Route D Alternative
E.4.1. Description of the Modified Route D Alternative
Fig. E.4.1-1a. Modified Route D Alternative - Overview and Draft 368 Corridor
Fig. E.4.1-1b. Modified Route D Alternative (MPs MRD-0 to 12) (5.4MB)
Fig. E.4.1-1c. Modified Route D Alternative (MPs MRD-12 to 22) (4.8MB)
Fig. E.4.1-1d. Modified Route D Alternative (MPs 22-36.3) (4.3MB)
Fig. E.4.1-2. Modified Route D Alternative Substation
Fig. E.4.1-3. Modified Route D Alternative: Star Valley Route Option and Revision
Fig. E.4.1-4. Modified Route D Alternative: PCT Option C/D
E.4.2. Biological Resources
E.4.3. Visual Resources
Fig. E.4.3-1A/B. Key Viewpoint 67 - Modified Route D Alternative - South Buckman Springs Road - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. E.4.3-2A. Key Viewpoint 68 - Modified Route D Alternative - Lyons Valley Road - Existing View (3.1MB)
Fig. E.4.3-2B. Key Viewpoint 68 - Modified Route D Alternative - Lyons Valley Road - Visual Simulation (3.2MB)
Fig. E.4.3-3A. Key Viewpoint 69 - Modified Route D Alternative - Japatul Road - Existing View
Fig. E.4.3-3B. Key Viewpoint 69 - Modified Route D Alternative - Japatul Road - Visual Simulation
Fig. E.4.3-4A. Key Viewpoint 70 - Star Valley Option- Star Valley Road - Existing View
Fig. E.4.3-4B. Key Viewpoint 70 - Star Valley Option- Star Valley Road - Visual Simulation
Visual Appendix:
- VR-1. Summary of Key Viewpoint Analyses
E.4.4. Land Use
Land Use Appendix:
- Fig. E.4.4-1. Modified Route D Alternative
- Fig. E.4.4-2. Modified Route D Alternative
- Fig. E.4.4-3. Modified Route D Alternative
- Fig. E.4.4-4. Modified Route D Alternative
- Fig. E.4.4-5. Modified Route D Alternative and Star Valley Option
E.4.5. Wilderness and Recreation
E.4.6. Agriculture
Agriculture Appendix:
- Fig. E.4.6-1. Modified Route D Alternative
- Fig. E.4.6-2. Modified Route D Alternative
- Fig. E.4.6-3. Modified Route D Alternative
- Fig. E.4.6-4. Modified Route D Alternative
- Fig. E.4.6-5. Modified Route D Alternative
E.4.7. Cultural and Paleontological Resources
E.4.8. Noise
E.4.9. Transportation and Traffic
E.4.10. Public Health and Safety
E.4.11. Air Quality
E.4.12. Water Resources
E.4.13. Geology, Mineral Resources, and Soils
E.4.14. Socioeconomics
E.4.15. Fire and Fuels Management
Fig. E.4.15-1. Modified Route D Alternative Overview Map
Fig. E.4.15-2. Reported 13-Year Wildfire Ignition History in Alternative Route Campo Fireshed*
Fig. E.4.15-3. Campo Fireshed 50-Year Wildfire History*
Fig. E.4.15-4. Reported 13-Year Wildfire Ignition History in Alternative Route Dulzura Fireshed*
Fig. E.4.15-5. Dulzura Fireshed 50-Year Wildfire History*
Fig. E.4.15-6. La Posta Fireshed Modified Route D Alternative Burn Probability Model
Fig. E.4.15-7. Campo Fireshed Modified Route D Alternative Burn Probability Model
Fig. E.4.15-8. Dulzura Fireshed Modified Route D Alternative Burn Probability Model
Fig. E.4.15-9. Guatay Fireshed Modified Route D Alternative Burn Probability Model
Fig. E.4.15-10. La Posta Fireshed Modified Route D Alternative Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. E.4.15-11. Campo Fireshed Modified Route D Alternative Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. E.4.15-12. Dulzura Fireshed Modified Route D Alternative Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. E.4.15-13. Guatay Fireshed Modified Route D Alternative Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. E.4.15-14. La Posta Fireshed Modified Route D Alternative Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. E.4.15-14a. La Posta Fireshed Modified Route D Alternative Revisions Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. E.4.15-15. Campo Fireshed Modified Route D Alternative Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. E.4.15-15a. Campo Fireshed Modified Route D Alternative Revisions Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. E.4.15-16. Dulzura Fireshed Modified Route D Alternative Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. E.4.15-16a. Dulzura Fireshed Modified Route D Alternative Revisions Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. E.4.15-17. Guatay Fireshed Modified Route D Alternative Wildfire Containment Conflict Model
Fig. E.4.15-17a. Guatay Fireshed Modified Route D Alternative Revisions Wildfire Containment Conflict Model

E.5 New In-Area Renewable Generation
E.5.1. Description of Alternative Components
Fig. E.5.1-1a. New In-Area Renewable Generation Alternative, Solar Thermal Vicinity Map
Fig. E.5.1-1b. Parabolic Trough Solar Plant at Kramer Junction, California
Fig. E.5.1-1c. Parabolic Trough Collector
Fig. E.5.1-1d. Solar Thermal Transmission Line Upgrade Options
Fig. E.5.1-2. New In-Area Renewable Generation Alternative, Biomass Component
Fig. E.5.1-3A/B. Biomass: Rendering of Proposed Fallbrook Renewable Energy Facility
Fig. E.5.1-3c. Location of Fallbrook Energy Facility Potential Interconnections
Fig. E.5.1-4. Biomass and Biogas: Miramar Sites
Fig. E.5.1-5. San Diego Area Regional Wind Resources
Fig. E.5.1-6a. New In-Area Renewable Generation Alternative, Wind Component
Fig. E.5.1-6b. Wind Component Detail
Fig. E.5.1-6c. Jacumba Substation Potential Site
E.5.2. Biological Resources
E.5.3. Visual Resources
E.5.4. Land Use
Land Use Appendix:
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.5-1. New In-Area Renewable Generation
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.5-2. New In-Area Renewable Generation
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.5-3. New In-Area Renewable Generation
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.5-4. New In-Area Renewable Generation
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.5-5. New In-Area Renewable Generation
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.5-6. New In-Area Renewable Generation
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.5-7. New In-Area Renewable Generation
E.5.5. Wilderness and Recreation
E.5.6. Agriculture
Agriculture Appendix:
- Fig. Ap.AG.E.5-1. New In-Area Renewable Generation
- Fig. Ap.AG.E.5-2. New In-Area Renewable Generation
- Fig. Ap.AG.E.5-3. New In-Area Renewable Generation
- Fig. Ap.AG.E.5-4. New In-Area Renewable Generation
- Fig. Ap.AG.E.5-5. New In-Area Renewable Generation
- Fig. Ap.AG.E.5-6. New In-Area Renewable Generation
E.5.7. Cultural and Paleontological Resources
E.5.8. Noise
E.5.9. Transportation and Traffic
E.5.10. Public Health and Safety
E.5.11. Air Quality
E.5.12. Water Resources
E.5.13. Geology, Mineral Resources, and Soils
E.5.14. Socioeconomics, Public Services, and Utilities
E.5.15. Fire and Fuels Management
E.5.16. References

E.6 New In-Area All-Source Generation
E.6.1. Description of New In-Area All-Source Generation
Fig. E.6.1-1. Components of New In-Area All-Source Generation Alternative
Fig. E.6.1-2a. New In-Area All-Source Generation Alternative, South Bay Replacement Project
Fig. E.6.1-2b. Photosimulation of South Bay Replacement Project and Adjacent Switchyard*
Fig. E.6.1-3. New In-Area All Source Generation Alternative, San Diego Community Power Project
Fig. E.6.1-4a. General Equipment Layout for Peaker Power Plant Miramar
Fig. E.6.1-4b. Pala Peaker Plant Site
Fig. E.6.1-4c. Margarita Peaker Power Plant Site
Fig. E.6.1-4d. Borrego Springs Peaker Power Plant SiteE.6.2. Biological Resources
E.6.3. Visual Resources
Fig. E.6.3-1A. Key Viewpoint 71 - Marina Way Parking Lot - Existing View
Fig. E.6.3-1B. Key Viewpoint 71 - Marina Way Parking Lot - Visual Simulation
Fig. E.6.3-2A. Key Viewpoint 72 - Brentwood Park - Existing View
Fig. E.6.3-2B. Key Viewpoint 72 - Brentwood Park - Visual Simulation
Fig. E.6.3-3A/B. Key Viewpoint 73 - Silver Strand - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. E.6.3-4A. Key Viewpoint 74 - SDCPP: Strathmore Drive - Existing View
Fig. E.6.3-4B. Key Viewpoint 74 - SDCPP: Strathmore Drive - Visual Simulation
Fig. E.6.3-5A. Key Viewpoint 75 - Miramar Road - Existing View
Fig. E.6.3-5B. Key Viewpoint 75 - Miramar Road - Visual Simulation
Fig. E.6.3-6A. Key Viewpoint 76 - SR76 - Existing View (3.1MB)
Fig. E.6.3-6B. Key Viewpoint 76 - SR76 - Visual Simulation
Fig. E.6.3-7A/B. Key Viewpoint 77 - Founders Park - Existing View and Simulation
Fig. E.6.3-8A/B. Key Viewpoint 78 - Borrego Valley Road - Existing View and Simulation
Visual Resources Appendix:
- VR-1: Appendix VR-1: Visual Resources - Summary of Key Viewpoint Analyses
E.6.4. Land Use
Land Use Appendix:
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.6-1. New In-Area All-Source Generation
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.6-2. New In-Area All-Source Generation
- Fig. Ap.LU.E.6-3. New In-Area All-Source Generation
E.6.5. Wilderness and Recreation
E.6.6. Agriculture
Agriculture Appendix:
- Fig. Ap.AG.E.6-1. New In-Area All-Source Generation - San Diego Community Power Project
E.6.7. Cultural and Paleontological Resources
E.6.8. Noise
E.6.9. Transportation and Traffic
E.6.10. Public Health and Safety
E.6.11. Air Quality
E.6.12. Water Resources
E.6.13. Geology, Mineral Resources, and Soils
E.6.14. Socioeconomics, Public Services, and Utilities
E.6.15. Fire and Fuels Management
E.6.16. References for New In-Area All Source Generation

E.7 System Alternatives
E.7.1. LEAPS Transmission-Only Alternative
E.7.1.1. LEAPS Transmission-Only Alternative Description
Fig. E.7.1-1. LEAPS Transmission-Only Alternative
Fig. E.7.1-2a. LEAPS Transmission-Only Alternative: Lee Lake to Elsinore
Fig. E.7.1-2b. LEAPS Transmission-Only Alternative: Elsinore to Pendleton Substation
Fig. E.7.1-2c. LEAPS Transmission-Only Alternative: Talega Substation to Pala
Fig. E.7.1-2d. LEAPS Transmission-Only Alternative: Pala to Escondido
E.7.1.2. Biological Resources
E.7.1.3. Visual Resources
Fig. E.7.1.3-1. LEAPS Transmission-Only Alternative: Key Viewpoints
Fig. E.7.1.3-2a. LEAPS KVP L1 Existing View
Fig. E.7.1.3-2b. LEAPS KVP L1 Simulation
Fig. E.7.1.3-3a. LEAPS KVP L2 Existing View
Fig. E.7.1.3-3b. LEAPS KVP L2 Simulation
Fig. E.7.1.3-4a. LEAPS KVP L2 Existing View
Fig. E.7.1.3-4b. LEAPS KVP L2 Simulation
Fig. E.7.1.3-5a. LEAPS KVP L3 Existing View
Fig. E.7.1.3-5b. LEAPS KVP L3 Simulation
Fig. E.7.1.3-6a. LEAPS KVP L4 Existing View
Fig. E.7.1.3-6b. LEAPS KVP L4 Simulation
Fig. E.7.1.3-7a. LEAPS KVP L5 Existing View
Fig. E.7.1.3-7b. LEAPS KVP L5 Simulation
Fig. E.7.1.3-8a. LEAPS KVP L6 Existing View
Fig. E.7.1.3-8b. LEAPS KVP L6 Simulation
Fig. E.7.1.3-9a. LEAPS KVP L7 Existing View
Fig. E.7.1.3-9b. LEAPS KVP L7 Simulation
Fig. E.7.1.3-10a. LEAPS KVP L8 Existing View
Fig. E.7.1.3-10b. LEAPS KVP L8 Simulation
E.7.1.4. Land Use
Fig. E.7.1.4-1. LEAPS Alternative: Cleveland National Forest Land Use Zones
E.7.1.5. Wilderness and Recreation
E.7.1.6. Agriculture
E.7.1.7. Cultural and Paleontological Resources
E.7.1.8. Noise
E.7.1.9. Transportation and Traffic
E.7.1.10. Public Health and Safety
E.7.1.11. Air Quality
E.7.1.12. Water Resources
E.7.1.13. Geology, Mineral Resources, and Soils
E.7.1.14. Socioeconomics, Public Services, and Utilities
E.7.1.15. Fuels and Fire Management
Fig. E.7.1.15-1. LEAPS Fireshed Overview Map
Fig. E.7.1.15-2. Lake Elsinore Fireshed Wildfire History*
Fig. E.7.1.15-3. Margarita Fireshed Wildfire History*
Fig. E.7.1.15-4. Lake Elsinore Fireshed Burn Probability Model
Fig. E.7.1.15-5. Margarita Fireshed Burn Probability Model
Fig. E.7.1.15-6. Lake Elsinore Fireshed Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. E.7.1.15-7. Margarita Fireshed Fire Behavior Trend Model
Fig. E.7.1.15-8. Lake Elsinore Fireshed Firefighter Threat Assessment Model
Fig. E.7.1.15-9. Lake Elsinore Fireshed Firefighter Threat Assessment Model
E.7.2. LEAPS Generation and Transmission Alternative
E.7.2.1. LEAPS Generation and Transmission Alternative Description
Fig. E.7.2-1. LEAPS Generation and Transmission Alternative
E.7.2.2. Biological Resources
E.7.2.3. Visual Resources
Fig. E.7.2.3-1A. LEAPS KVP L9 Existing View
Fig. E.7.2.3-1B. LEAPS KVP L9 Simulation
Fig. E.7.2.3-2. LEAPS KVP L10 Existing View and Simulation
Fig. E.7.2.3-3A. LEAPS KVP L3 Existing View
Fig. E.7.2.3-3B. LEAPS KVP L3 Simulation
Fig. E.7.2.3-4A. LEAPS KVP L5 Existing View
Fig. E.7.2.3-4B. LEAPS KVP L5 Simulation
E.7.2.4. Land Use
E.7.2.5. Wilderness and Recreation
E.7.2.6. Agriculture
E.7.2.7. Cultural and Paleontological Resources
E.7.2.8. Noise
E.7.2.9. Transportation and Traffic
E.7.2.10. Public Health and Safety
E.7.2.11. Air Quality
E.7.2.12. Water Resources
Fig. E.7.2.12-1. Extent of Inundation Resulting from Dam/Dike Break*
E.7.2.13. Geology, Mineral Resources, and Soils
E.7.2.14. Socioeconomics, Public Services, and Utilities
E.7.2.15. Fuels and Fire Management
E.7.3. Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
E.7.4. References

E.8 Environmental Impacts of the No Project/No Action Alternative
E.8.1. Description of the No Project/No Action Alternative
E.8.2. Biological Resources
E.8.3. Visual Resources
E.8.4. Land Use
E.8.5. Wilderness and Recreation
E.8.6. Agriculture
E.8.7. Cultural and Paleontological Resources
E.8.8. Noise
E.8.9. Transportation and Traffic
E.8.10. Public Health and Safety
E.8.11. Air Quality
E.8.12. Water Resources
E.8.13. Geology, Mineral Resources, and Soils
E.8.14. Socioeconomics, Public Services, and Utilities
E.8.15. Fire and Fuels Management
E.8.16. References

F. Other CEQA and NEPA Requirements
F.1. Environmental Justice
F.2. Growth-Inducing Effects
F.3. Significant Irreversible Changes and Irretrievable Commitments of Resources
F.4. Significant Environmental Effects which Cannot be Avoided if the Proposed Project is Implemented
F.5. Relationship Between Short-Term Uses and Long-Term Productivity of the Environment
F.6. Energy Conservation
F.7. References
Fig. F-1. Environmental Justice - Imperial County Detail
Fig. F-2. Environmental Justice - Santa Ysabel Reservation
Fig. F-3. Environmental Justice - Barona Reservation
Fig. F-4. Environmental Justice - Campo, La Posta, and Manzanita Reservations
Fig. F-5. Environmental Justice - Pauma and Yuima and Pala Reservations

G. Cumulative Scenario and Impacts
G.1. Introduction and Methodology
G.2. Applicable Cumulative Projects and Projections
G.3. Cumulative Impact Analysis of the Proposed Project
G.4. Cumulative Impact Analysis of Alternatives
Fig. G-1. Cumulative Projects: Imperial Valley Link
Fig. G-2. Cumulative Projects: Anza-Borrego Link
Fig. G-3. Cumulative Projects: Central Link
Fig. G-4. Cumulative Projects: Inland Valley Link
Fig. G-5. Cumulative Projects: Coastal Link
Fig. G-6. Cumulative Projects: San Luis Rey Substation
Fig. G-7. Cumulative Projects: South Bay Substation
Fig. G-8. Cumulative Projects: SWPL Alternatives Eastern Portion
Fig. G-9. Cumulative Projects: SWPL Alternatives Central Portion
Fig. G-10. Cumulative Projects: SWPL Alternatives Western Portion

H. Comparison of Alternatives
H.1. Regulatory Requirements for Alternatives Comparison
H.2. Alternatives Comparison Methodology
H.3. Comparison of Alternatives along Proposed Project Route Links
H.4. Comparison of Southern (SWPL) Alternatives
H.5. Comparison of LEAPS System Alternatives with the Final Environmentally Superior Alternative for the Proposed Project Route and the Final Environmentally Superior SWPL Alternative
H.6. Comparison of Environmentally Superior Transmission Line Route Alternative (LEAPS Transmission-Only Alternative) with Non-Wires Alternatives
H.7. No Project Alternative vs. the Environmentally Superior Alternative
Fig. ES-4. Final Environmentally Superior Northern Route Alternative (4.8MB)
Fig. H-3. Environmentally Superior Transmission Line Alternative (LEAPS Transmission-Only Alternative)
Fig. H-4. Overall Environmentally Superior Alternative (New In-Area All-Source Generation Alternative)

I. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
I.1. Authority for the Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Program
I.2. Organization of the Final Mitigation Monitoring Plan
I.3. Roles and Responsibilities
I.4. Enforcement Responsibility
I.5. Mitigation Compliance Responsibility
I.6. Dispute Resolution
I.7. General Monitoring Procedures
I.8. Condition Effectiveness Review
I.9. Mitigation Monitoring Program Tables

J. Public Participation
J.1. Introduction
J.2. Public Participation Program
J.3. Draft EIR/EIS Public Review Period
J.4. Recirculated Draft EIR/Supplemental Draft EIS Public Review Period

K. Glossary

L. Index

Draft EIR/EIS Appendices

Appendix 1. Alternatives Screening Report
1. Introduction
2. Background and Previous Documents
3. Overview of Alternatives Evaluation Process
4. Alternative Descriptions and Determinations
5. References
Attachment 1A. Effect of Wildfires on Transmission Line Reliability
Attachment 1B. Caltrans' Policies
Fig. Ap.1-1. Imperial Valley Link - Alternatives Considered
Fig. Ap.1-2. Imperial Valley Link - Alternatives Retained
Fig. Ap.1-3. Anza-Borrego Link - Alternatives Considered
Fig. ES-13. Anza-Borrego Link - Alternatives Retained (5.5MB)
Fig. Ap.1-5. San Felipe 230/500 kV Substation for Partial Underground 230 kV ABDSP SR78 to S2 Alternative
Fig. Ap.1-6. Underground Cross Section of Duct Bank
Fig. Ap.1-7. Earthquake Valley Fault Zone
Fig. Ap.1-8. SDG&E 100-Foot ROW Shorter Structure Alternative - Typical 500 kV Structures
Fig. Ap.1-9. SDG&E Existing ROW Shorter Structure Alternative - Typical 69 kV Structures
Fig. Ap.1-10. Central Link - Alternatives Considered
Fig. Ap.1-11. Central Link - Alternatives Considered - Santa Ysabel Detail
Fig. ES-14. Central Link Alternatives Retained (6.1MB)
Fig. Ap.1-13. Elsinore Fault Alquist-Priolo Fault Zone
Fig. Ap.1-14. Mesa Grande Alternative
Fig. Ap.1-15. Inland Valley Link - Alternatives Considered
Fig. Ap.1-16. CNF Existing 69 kV Route Alternative
Fig. Ap.1-17. Oak Hollow Road Underground Alternative
Fig. Ap.1-18. San Vicente Transition Alternative
Fig. Ap.1-19. Chuck Wagon Road Alternative
Fig. ES-16. Coastal Link Alternatives Retained (4.3MB)
Fig. Ap.1-21. Coastal Link Alternatives Eliminated
Fig. Ap.1-22a. Pomerado Road to Miramar Area North Alternative (East)
Fig. Ap.1-22b. Pomerado Road to Miramar Area North Alternative (West)
Fig. Ap.1-23. Los Peñasquitos Canyon Preserve-Mercy Road Alternative
Fig. Ap.1-24. Black Mountain Road to Park Village Road Underground Alternative
Fig. Ap.1-25. Coastal Link System Upgrades (5.5MB)
Fig. 3-3. Top of the World Substation Alternative
Fig. Ap.1-27a. Southwest Powerlink Transmission Line and Interstate 8 Alternative
Fig. ES-17. Southwest Powerlink Alternatives Retained
Fig. Ap.1-27c. Southwest Powerlink Alternatives Eliminated in San Diego County
Fig. Ap.1-28. Fire Risk Along SWPL
Fig. Ap.1-29. SWPL Alternatives, Future Transmission System Expansion
Fig. Ap.1-30. System Alternatives Retained
Fig. Ap.1-31. System Alternatives Eliminated
Fig. Ap.1-32a. LEAPS Transmission Only Alternative
Fig. Ap.1-32b. LEAPS Generation and Transmission Alternative
Fig. Ap.1-33a. New In-Area Renewable Generation Alternative, Solar Thermal Component
Fig. Ap.1-33b. San Diego Regional Wind Resources
Fig. Ap.1-33c. New In-Area Renewable Generation Alternative, Wind Component
Fig. Ap.1-34. Components of New In-Area All-Source Generation Alternative
Fig. Ap.1-35. DG Penetration Projections (Nameplate Capacity)*
Fig. Ap.1-36. Statewide First-Year Peak Savings of Utility Energy Efficiency Programs*
Fig. Ap.1-37. Energy Efficiency Peak Demand Reduction Projections*

Appendix 2. Policy Screening Report
1. Introduction and Purpose
2. Federal Plans and Documents
3. State Plans and Policies
4. Local Plans and Policies
5. Tribal Government Documents

Appendix 3. Fire and Fuels Management
3A. Field Approach and Implementation
Fuel Inventory Cruise Plan
3B. Sunrise Fireshed Fuel Model Photos
Fireshed Fuel Typing Photographs
Fuel Model Coding List
Photographic Index and Approach to Fuel Coding
3C. Analysis and Processing
California Power Line Fire Prevention Field Guide (9.3MB)
Pre-Fire Management Plan
3D. Applicable Regulations, Plans and Standards
SDG&E and CAL FIRE MOU on SWPL
SDG&E Guide for Encroachment
SDG&E Wildland Fire Prevention & Fire Safety Guide
3E. Fire Behavior Trend Models - Comparison of Alternatives
Fig. Ap.3E-1. Proposed Project, Fire Behavior Trend Model-1 (6.8MB)
Fig. Ap.3E-2. Proposed Project, Fire Behavior Trend Model-2 (6.8MB)
Fig. Ap.3E-3. Proposed Project, Fire Behavior Trend Model-3 (7.2MB)
Fig. Ap.3E-4. Proposed Project, Fire Behavior Trend Model-4 (7.1MB)
Fig. Ap.3E-5. Environmentally Superior Northern Route, Fire Behavior Trend Model-1 (6.9MB)
Fig. Ap.3E-6. Environmentally Superior Northern Route, Fire Behavior Trend Model-2 (6.9MB)
Fig. Ap.3E-7. Environmentally Superior Northern Route, Fire Behavior Trend Model-3 (7.3MB)
Fig. Ap.3E-8. Environmentally Superior Northern Route, Fire Behavior Trend Model-4 (7.2MB)
Fig. Ap.3E-9. Environmentally Superior Southern Route, Fire Behavior Trend Model-1 (6.6MB)
Fig. Ap.3E-10. Environmentally Superior Southern Route, Fire Behavior Trend Model-2 (6.6MB)
Fig. Ap.3E-11. Environmentally Superior Southern Route, Fire Behavior Trend Model-3 (6.8MB)
Fig. Ap.3E-12. Environmentally Superior Southern Route, Fire Behavior Trend Model-4 (6.8MB)
Fig. Ap.3E-13. LEAPS Project Alternatives, Fire Behavior Trend Model-1 (6.2MB)
Fig. Ap.3E-14. LEAPS Project Alternatives, Fire Behavior Trend Model-2 (6.2MB)
Fig. Ap.3E-15. LEAPS Project Alternatives, Fire Behavior Trend Model-3 (6.4MB)
Fig. Ap.3E-16. LEAPS Project Alternatives, Fire Behavior Trend Model-4 (6.2MB)

Appendix 4. Persons and Organizations Consulted

Appendix 5. Preparers of the EIR/EIS

Appendix 6. Recipients of the Draft EIR/EIS and Final EIR/EIS
Appendix 6A. Recipients of the Hardcopy Draft EIR/EIS
Appendix 6B. Recipients of the Executive Summary for the Draft EIR/EIS
Appendix 6C. Recipients of the Hardcopy Final EIR/EIS
Appendix 6D. Recipients of the Executive Summary for the Final EIR/EIS

Appendix 7. SDG&E's EMF Field Management Plan for Sunrise Powerlink

Appendix 9. Cultural Resources and Native American Consultation
9AB. Cultural Resources Background and Tables
9C. Native American Consultation and Responses
9D. Paleontological Sensitivity Maps:
Imperial Valley Link Alternative
Ap9D-01
Ap9D-02
Ap9D-03
Ap9D-04
Ap9D-05
Ap9D-06
Imperial Valley/Anza-Borrego Link Alternatives
Ap9D-07
Anza-Borrego/Central Valley Link Alternatives
Ap9D-08
Ap9D-09
Ap9D-10
Central Valley Link Alternative
Ap9D-11
Ap9D-12
Inland Valley Link Alternative
Ap9D-13
Ap9D-14
Ap9D-15
Coastal Link Alternative
Ap9D-16
Ap9D-17
Sycamore Canyon-Elliot Substation Reconductor
Ap9D-18
Ap9D-19
Interstate 8 Alternative
Ap9D-20
Ap9D-21
Ap9D-22
Ap9D-23
Ap9D-24
Ap9D-25
Ap9D-26
Ap9D-27
Ap9D-28
BCD Alternative
Ap9D-29
Modified Route D Alternative
Ap9D-30
Modified Route D Alternative and Star Valley Option
Ap9D-31
Route D Alternative
Ap9D-32
Ap9D-33
New In-Area Renewable Generation, Solar Thermal Alternative
Ap9D-34

Appendix 10. Air Quality

Appendix 11. Detailed Route Maps

11A Proposed Project
Index Map
Ap11A-01
Ap11A-02 (4.9MB)
Ap11A-03 (3.2MB)
Ap11A-04 (3.8MB)
Ap11A-05 (3.3MB)
Ap11A-06
Ap11A-07 (4.5MB)
Ap11A-08 (6.0MB)
Ap11A-09 (4.0MB)
Ap11A-10 (3.9MB)
Ap11A-11 (4.0MB)
Ap11A-12 (3.8MB)
Ap11A-13 (3.8MB)
Ap11A-14 (3.1MB)
Ap11A-15 (4.1MB)
Ap11A-16 (5.1MB)
Ap11A-17 (4.6MB)
Ap11A-18 (4.3MB)
Ap11A-19 (4.2MB)
Ap11A-20 (4.4MB)
Ap11A-21 (4.2MB)
Ap11A-22 (4.9MB)
Ap11A-23 (5.1MB)
Ap11A-24 (4.5MB)
Ap11A-25 (3.2MB)
Ap11A-26 (4.1MB)
Ap11A-27 (4.2MB)
Ap11A-28 (4.5MB)
Ap11A-29 (4.4MB)
Ap11A-30 (4.2MB)
Ap11A-31 (4.8MB)
Ap11A-32 (4.9MB)
Ap11A-33 (3.9MB)
Ap11A-34 (3.4MB)
Ap11A-35 (3.8MB)
Ap11A-36 (4.7MB)
Ap11A-37 (4.4MB)
Ap11A-38 (4.1MB)

Ap11A-39 (4.0MB)
Ap11A-40 (3.6MB)
Ap11A-41
Ap11A-42 (3.2MB)
Ap11A-43 (3.2MB)
Ap11A-44 (5.3MB)
Ap11A-45 (3.1MB)
Ap11A-46 (5.1MB)
11B Detailed Maps of Anza-Borrego Desert State Park Segment
Index Map
Ap11B-06
Ap11B-07 (3.4MB)
Ap11B-08
Ap11B-09
Ap11B-10 (3.2MB)
Ap11B-11
Ap11B-12
Ap11B-13
Ap11B-14
Ap11B-15
Ap11B-16
Ap11B-17
Ap11B-18
Ap11B-19
Ap11B-20
Ap11B-21
Ap11B-22
Ap11B-23
Ap11B-24
Ap11B-25
Ap11B-26
11C Alternatives
Index Map (3.2MB)
Ap11C-01 (4.3MB)
Ap11C-02
Ap11C-03 (4.1MB)
Ap11C-04 (3.8MB)
Ap11C-05 (7.3MB)

Ap11C-06
Ap11C-07
Ap11C-08
Ap11C-09
Ap11C-10
Ap11C-11
Ap11C-12 (8.2MB)
Ap11C-13 (4.8MB)
Ap11C-14 (4.7MB)
Ap11C-15 (4.6MB)
Ap11C-16 (4.3MB)
Ap11C-17 (4.2MB)
Ap11C-18 (4.4MB)
Ap11C-19 (4.5MB)
Ap11C-20 (5.3MB)
Ap11C-21 (5.2MB)
Ap11C-22 (4.5MB)
Ap11C-23 (5.3MB)
Ap11C-24
Ap11C-25 (4.4MB)
Ap11C-26
Ap11C-27 (4.5MB)
Ap11C-28 (4.5MB)
Ap11C-29
Ap11C-30
Ap11C-31
Ap11C-32
Ap11C-33
Ap11C-34 (4.7MB)
Ap11C-35
Ap11C-36 (4.5MB)
Ap11C-37
Ap11C-38
Ap11C-39
Ap11C-40 (3.1MB)
Ap11C-41 (3.2MB)
Ap11C-42 (4.8MB)
Ap11C-43 (9.8MB)
Ap11C-44 (5.4MB)
Ap11C-45 (5.1MB)

Ap11C-46 (3.8MB)
Ap11C-47 (4.2MB)
Ap11C-48 (4.7MB)
Ap11C-49
Ap11C-50
Ap11C-51
Ap11C-52 (4.3MB)
Ap11C-53 (4.6MB)
Ap11C-54 (5.1MB)
Ap11C-55 (4.2MB)
Ap11C-56 (4.8MB)
Ap11C-57 (5.5MB)
Ap11C-58
Ap11C-59 (4.2MB)
Ap11C-60
Ap11C-61 (4.8MB)
Ap11C-62 (4.2MB)
Ap11C-63 (9.4MB)
Ap11C-64 (11.5MB)
Ap11C-65 (4.1MB)
Ap11C-65a (4.2MB)
Ap11C-66 (4.1MB)
Ap11C-67
Ap11C-68 (4.3MB)
Ap11C-69 (4.6MB)
Ap11C-70
Ap11C-71
Ap11C-72
Ap11C-73 (3.8MB)
Ap11C-74 (4.2MB)
Ap11C-75 (4.5MB)
Ap11C-76 (4.9MB)
Ap11C-77
Ap11C-78 (4.5MB)
Ap11C-79 (4.5MB)
Ap11C-80 (4.4MB)
Ap11C-81 (4.5MB)
Ap11C-82 (4.5MB)
Ap11C-83 (4.5MB)
Ap11C-84

Appendix 12. Full Text of All Mitigation Measures

Appendix 13. Public Health and Safety Environmental Database Searches
Proposed Project
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Proposed Project Atlas 1 (18.7MB)
Proposed Project Map 1 (8.3MB)
Proposed Project Atlas 2 (3.4MB)
Proposed Project Map 2
FTSE Corridor 1 (13.0MB)
FTSE Corridor 1 - Map (5.7MB)
FTSE Corridor 2 (4.6MB)
FTSE Corridor 2 - Map
Warner Substation FTSE and Solar-Thermal
Imperial Valley Link
FTHL Eastern
FTHL Eastern - Map
West of Dunaway
West of Dunaway - Map
Central Link
Santa Ysabel Existing
Santa Ysabel Existing - Map
Inland Valley Link
Chuck Wagon Road
Chuck Wagon Road - Map
Coastal Link
Pomerado-Miramar (9.1MB)
Pomerado-Miramar - Map
Los Peñasquitos
Los Peñasquitos - Map
SWPL
SWPL Alternatives (9.4MB)
SWPL Alternatives - Map (4.7MB)
Modified Route D
Modified D - 1
Modified D - 2
Modified D - 3
Modified Route D (6.4MB)
Modified Route D - Map
LEAPS
LEAPS Modified Staff Alternative
LEAPS Modified Staff Alternative - Map
LEAPS Talega-Escondido
LEAPS Talega-Escondido - Map
Santa Rosa Powerhouse
Santa Rosa Powerhouse - Map
Non-Wires
Solar-Thermal
Solar-Thermal - Map
Solar-Thermal Transmission Line East and Borrego Peaker
Solar-Thermal Transmission Line East and Borrego Peaker - Map
Solar-Thermal Transmission Line West
Solar-Thermal Transmission Line West - Map
Fallbrook Renewable Energy Facility
Miramar Landfill
Wind Alternatives Area 1
Wind Alternatives Area 1 - Map
Wind Alternatives Area 2
Wind Alternatives Area 2 - Map
All-Source South Bay Power Plant
All-Source San Diego Community Power Project
All-Source Pala Peaker
All-Source Margarita Substation
All-Source Miramar Substation

Appendix 14. Viewshed Report
Inventory of Sensitive Viewing Areas on or Adjacent to Cleveland National Forest Affected by the Sunrise Powerlink Project
part 1 (7.3MB) part 2 (6.2MB) part 3 (3.1MB) part 4

Recirculated Draft EIR/Supplemental Draft EIS as modified in response to comments

1. Introduction
1.1. Legal Requirements for Recirculating or Supplementing a Draft EIR/EIS
1.2. Analysis Included in this Recirculated Draft EIR/Supplemental Draft EIS
1.3. Analysis Not Included in this Recirculated Draft EIR/Supplemental Draft EIS

2. Sempra Presidential Permit and Related Facilities
2.1. Description of Sempra and SDG&E Components
2.2. Biological Resources
2.3. Visual Resources
- Appendix VR-1: Visual Resources - Summary of Key Viewpoint Analyses
2.4. Land Use
2.5. Wilderness and Recreation
2.6. Agriculture
2.7. Cultural and Paleontological Resources
2.8. Noise
2.9. Transportation and Traffic
2.10. Public Health and Safety
2.11. Air Quality
2.12. Water Resources
2.13. Geology, Mineral Resources, and Soils
2.14. Socioeconomics, Services, and Utilities
2.15. Fire and Fuels Management
2.16. References
Fig. 2-1. Overview of La Rumorosa Wind Options
Fig. 2-2. Revised SDG&E Jacumba Substation
Fig. 2-3. Sempra Rumorosa Wind Energy Projects and Baja Wind Transmission
Fig. 2-4. New SDG&E 69 kV Transmission Line and Expanded Boulevard Substation
Fig. 2-5. Jacumba Substation: Preliminary General Arrangement
Fig. 2.3-1. SDG&E 69 kV Transmission Line Key Viewpoints
Fig. 2.3-2. Key Viewpoint 79: Old Highway 80 - Existing View (MB)
Fig. 2.3-3. Key Viewpoint 80: Jacumba - Visual Simulation
Fig. 2.3-4. Key Viewpoint 81: Tule Jim Lane - South - Existing View (MB)
Fig. 2.3-4A. SDG&E 69 kV Transmission Line Mitigation Options
Fig. 2.3-5A. Key Viewpoint 82: Old Highway 80 - Existing View
Fig. 2.3-5B. Key Viewpoint 82: Old Highway 80 - Simulation
Fig. 2.3-6. Key Viewpoint 83: Hill Street in Jacumba - Existing View (MB)
Fig. 2.3-7A. Key Viewpoint 84: Table Mountain - Existing View (MB)
Fig. 2.3-7B. Key Viewpoint 84: Table Mountain - Simulation (MB)
Fig. 2.3-8. Key Viewpoint 85: Elliot Mine Area - Existing View (MB)
Fig. 2.3-9. White Star Communication Site - Existing View

3. Revisions to Proposed and Alternative Transmission Line Routes
3.1. Reroutes on the Proposed Project Route
3.2. Reroutes on Northern Route Alternatives
3.3. Reroutes on Southern Route Alternatives
Fig. 3-1. Proposed Project: BLM Gifted Lands Reroute
Fig. 3-2. Proposed Project: Northern Grapevine Canyon Reroute (MB)
Fig. 3-3. Top of the World Substation Alternative Revision (MB)
Fig. 3-4. SDG&E Santa Ysabel Partial Underground Alternative Revision (MB)
Fig. 3-4A. SDG&E Santa Ysabel Partial Underground Alternative Revision: Southern Transition Relocation (MB)
Fig. 3-5. Coastal Link System Upgrades Alternative Revision (MB)
Fig. 3-6. Interstate 8 Alternative: Jacumba SWPL Breakaway Point Reroute
Fig. 3-7. Interstate 8 Alternative: BCD Alternative and BCD South Option Revisions
Fig. 3-8. Interstate 8 Alternative: High Meadows Reroute (MB)
Fig. 3-9. Interstate 8 Alternative: Highway 67 Hansen Quarry Reroute (MB)
Fig. 3-10. Modified Route D Alternative: Cameron Reroute
Fig. 3-12. Modified Route D Alternative: Western Reroute
Fig. 3-13. Modified Route D Alternative: Star Valley Option Revision

4. Other Modifications to the Draft EIR/EIS
4.1. Revisions to Cultural Resources Impact Analysis
4.2. Revision to In-Basin Renewable Generation Alternative (SDCPP Component)
4.3. Expanded Workspace for Interstate 8 Alternative
4.4. References
Fig. 4-1. New In-Area All-Source Generation Alternative, San Diego Community Power Project

5. Environmentally Superior Alternatives
5.1. Environmentally Superior Northern Route
5.2. Environmentally Superior Southern Route
5.3. Route Configurations Suggested in Comments on the Draft EIR/EIS
Fig. ES-4. Final Environmentally Superior Northern Route Alternative and Final Environmentally Superior Southern Route Alternative (4.8MB)
Fig. 5-2. SDG&E's "Enhanced" Northern Route and UCAN Modified Southern Route

RDEIR/SDEIS Appendices

Appendix 1. Description and Analysis from Draft EIR/EIS
Fig. B-47. Jacumba Substation
Fig. B-48. Indirect Action: La Rumorosa Wind Project
Fig. B-49. Indirect Action: Border Region Wind Power
Fig. B-50. Indirect Action: Views from La Rumorosa

Appendix 2. Excerpts from Comment Letters on the Draft EIR/EIS
Campo Kumeyaay Nation (A0006)
U.S.D.A. Forest Service (A0009)
Padre Dam Municipal Water District (A0011)
Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians (A0015)
La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians (A0019)
City of Santee (A0025)
City Attorney of San Diego (A0028)
Mussey Grade Road Alliance (B0006)
Utility Consumers' Action Network (B0011)
Powers Engineering (B0012)
Center for Biological Diversity / Sierra Club (B0041)
EnviroMINE (B0046)
SDG&E (excerpts from E0003 and E0004)

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