STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Tri-Valley 2000 Capacity Increase Project

Proponent's Environmental Assessment

 

 

 

1.    Executive Summary

 

2.    Project Description

        2.1 Project Overview

        2.2 Existing Regional Electric System in the Tri-Valley
              Area

        2.3 Project Purpose and Need

        2.4 Description of the Project

        2.5 Project Facilities Detail

        2.6 Project Construction

        2.7 Permit Requirements

        2.8 Public Information Program

        2.9 Intended Uses of a CPUC EIR

        2.10 Project Schedule

 

3.    Alternatives to the Proposed Project

        3.1 Introduction

        3.2 Decision Analysis Process

        3.3 Development of Alternatives and Selection of the
              Preferred Project

        3.4 No Project Alternative

        3.5 Alternative 1

        3.6 Alternative 2

        3.7 Alternative 3

        3.8 Alternative 4

 

4.    Impact Assessment Summary

        4.1 CEQA Initial Study Checklist

        4.2 Impact Assessment Summary Checklist

 

5.    Land Use, Recreation, and Agricultural Resources

        5.1 Introduction

        5.2 Existing Conditions

        5.3 Potential Impacts

        5.4 Mitigation Measures

        5.5 References

 

6.    Aesthetics

        6.1 Introduction

        6.2 Existing Conditions

        6.3 Potential Impacts

        6.4 Mitigation Measures

        6.5 References

 

7.    Biological Resources

        7.1 Introduction

        7.2 Existing Conditions

        7.3 Potential Impacts

        7.4 Mitigation Measures

        7.5 References

 

8.    Hydrology and Water Quality

        8.1 Introduction

        8.2 Existing Conditions

        8.3 Potential Impacts

        8.4 Mitigation Measures

        8.5 References

 

9.    Cultural Resources

        9.1 Introduction

        9.2 Existing Conditions

        9.3 Potential Impacts

        9.4 Mitigation Measures

        9.5 References

 

10.    Air Quality

            10.1 Introduction

            10.2 Existing Conditions

            10.3 Potential Impacts

            10.4 Mitigation Measures

            10.5 References

 

11.    Transportation/Traffic

            11.1 Introduction

            11.2 Existing Conditions

            11.3 Potential Impacts

            11.4 Mitigation Measures

            11.5 References

 

12.    Noise

            12.1 Introduction

            12.2 Existing Conditions

            12.3 Potential Impacts

            12.4 Mitigation Measures

            12.5 References

 

13.    Geology and Mineral Resources

            13.1 Introduction

            13.2 Existing Conditions

            13.3 Potential Impacts

            13.4 Mitigation Measures

            13.5 References

 

14.    Hazards and Hazardous Materials

            14.1 Introduction

            14.2 Existing Conditions

            14.3 Potential Impacts

            14.4 Mitigation Measures

            14.5 References

 

15.    Public Services, Utilities, and Service Systems

            15.1 Introduction

            15.2 Existing Conditions

            15.3 Potential Impacts

            15.4 Mitigation Measures

            15.5 References

 

16.    Population and Housing

            16.1 Introduction

            16.2 Existing Conditions

            16.3 Potential Impacts

            16.4 Mitigation Measures

            16.5 References

 

17.    Corona and Induced Current Effects

            17.1 Introduction

            17.2 Corona

            17.3 Induced Currents

            17.4 Computer Interference

            17.5 Mitigation Measures

            17.6 References

 

18.    Growth-Inducing and Cumulative Impacts

            18.1 Introduction

            18.2 Growth Inducing Impacts

            18.3 Cumulative Impacts

 

19.    Mitigation Monitoring Plan

            19.1 Introduction

            19.2 Mitigation Monitoring

            19.3 Mitigation Enforcement

 

Appendices

A.    PG&E Guide for Planning Area Distribution Facilities

B.    Anticipated Residential and Commercial Development
       (Units per Year)

C.    Public Information Program

D.   Tri-Valley Local Integrated Resource Plan Summary

E.    Example Native American Burial Protection Plan

F.    Electric and Magnetic Field Issues

G.    PEA Report Preparation

H.    Glossary

 

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