STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Southern California Edison's
West of Devers Upgrade Project

(Application A.13-10-020, filed October 25, 2013)
   
 
   
Final Environmental Impact Report

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Cover Letter
Cover
Title Page
Table of Contents
Executive Summary (21.5MB)
ES.1 Introduction/Background
ES.2 Summary of Public Involvement Activities
ES.3 Alternatives
ES.4 Summary of Impacts
ES.5 Cumulative Scenario and Impacts
ES.6 Summary Comparison of the Proposed Project and Alternatives
ES.7 Impact Summary Tables for CEQA Impact Significance
Figure ES-1. Proposed Project and Project Vicinity
Figure ES-2. Alternatives Retained
Figure ES-3a. Route Alternatives Eliminated
Figure ES-3b. System Alternatives Eliminated
Figure ES-3c. Alternatives Considered but Not Screened for EIR/EIS Analysis
Figure ES-4a. No Project Alternative Option 1
Figure ES-4b. No Project Alternative Option 2
Figure ES-5. Environmentally Superior Alternative
A. Introduction
A.1 History and Overview of Proposed Project
A.2 Purpose and Need for the Proposed Project
A.3 Definition of Connected Actions and Related Projects
A.4 Agency Use of This Document
A.5 Reader's Guide to This EIR
A.6 References
B. Description of the Proposed Project (39.8MB)
B.1 Introduction and Overview
B.2 Description of Proposed Project Components
B.3 Construction of Proposed Project
B.4 Operations and Maintenance
B.5 Electric and Magnetic Fields Management
B.6 Applicant Proposed Measures
B.7 Connected Actions
B.8 References
Figure B-1. Proposed Project and Project Vicinity
Figure B-2a. Proposed Transmission Line Route - Segment 1
Figure B-2b. Existing and Proposed Corridor Profile - Segment 1
Figure B-3a. Proposed Transmission Line Route - Segment 2
Figure B-3b. Existing and Proposed Corridor Profile - Segment 2
Figure B-4a. Proposed Transmission Line Route - Segment 3
Figure B-4b. Existing and Proposed Corridor Profile - Segment 3
Figure B-5a. Proposed Transmission Line Route - Segment 4
Figure B-5b. Existing and Proposed Corridor Profile - Segment 4
Figure B-6a. Proposed Transmission Line Route - Segment 5
Figure B-6b. Existing and Proposed Corridor Profile - Segment 5
Figure B-6c. Existing and Proposed Corridor Profile - Segment 5
Figure B-7a. Proposed Transmission Line Route - Segment 6
Figure B-7b. Existing and Proposed Corridor Profile - Segment 6
Figure B-8. Existing and Proposed 220 kV Configuration
Figure B-9a. Photos of Existing West of Devers Corridor - Segments 1 and 2
Figure B-9b. Photos of Existing West of Devers Corridor - Segments 3 and 4
Figure B-9c. Photos of Existing West of Devers Corridor - Segments 5 and 6
Figure B-10. Typical 220 kV Transmission Structures
Figure B-11a. Existing Substation Locations
Figure B-11b. Existing Devers Substation Boundary
Figure B-11c. Existing El Casco Substation Boundary
Figure B-11d. Existing Vista Substation Boundary
Figure B-11e. Existing San Bernardino Substation Boundary
Figure B-11f. Existing Etiwanda Substation Boundary
Figure B-11g. Existing Timoteo Substation Boundary
Figure B-11h. Existing Tennessee Substation Boundary
Figure B-12. 220 kV Substation Profile
Figure B-13. Proposed Relocated Subtransmission and Distribution Line Route
Figure B-14a. Typical 66 kV Tubular Steel Pole Structures
Figure B-14b. Typical Light-Weight Steel and Wood Poles
Figure B-15a. Proposed Telecommunication Routes - Sheet 1 of 5
Figure B-15b. Proposed Telecommunication Routes - Sheet 2 of 5
Figure B-15c. Proposed Telecommunication Routes - Sheet 3 of 5
Figure B-15d. Proposed Telecommunication Routes - Sheet 4 of 5
Figure B-15e. Proposed Telecommunication Routes - Sheet 5 of 5
Figure B-16. Proposed Staging Yard Locations
Figure B-17. Typical Retaining and Mechanically Stabilized Earth Walls
Figure B-18. Typical Shoo-Fly Structures
Figure B-19. Typical Subtransmission Duct Bank
Figure B-20. Typical Subtransmission Vault
Figure B-21. Typical Distribution Duct Bank
Figure B-22. Typical Distribution Vault
Figure B-23. Typical Telecommunications Duct Bank
Figure B-24. Typical Manhole Design
Figure B-25. Palen Solar Power Project
Figure B-26. Desert Harvest Solar Project
Figure B-27. Blythe Mesa Solar Project
C. Alternatives (16.7MB)
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
C.5 Alternatives Eliminated from Full EIR Evaluation
C.6 No Project Alternative
C.7 References
Figure C-1. Alternatives Retained
Figure C-2a. Route Alternatives Eliminated
Figure C-2b. System Alternatives Eliminated
Figure C-2c. Alternatives Considered but Not Screened for EIR/EIS Analysis
Figure C-3. Tower Relocation Alternative
Figure C-4. Iowa Street 66 kV Alternative
Figure C-5. Phased Build Alternative
Figure C-6a. No Project/No Action Alternative Option 1
Figure C-6b. No Project/No Action Alternative Option 2
D.1 Introduction to Environmental Analysis
D.1.1 Organization of Each Section
D.1.2 Alternatives
D.1.3 CEQA Requirements
D.1.4 Impact Analysis and Mitigation Measures
D.1.5 Analysis of Connected Actions
D.1.6 Cumulative Impact Assessment
D.1.7 Other CEQA Requirements
D.2 Agriculture
D.2.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment
D.2.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.2.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project
D.2.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives
D.2.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project Alternative
D.2.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting
D.2.7 References
Figure D.2-1a. Farmland in Project Corridor, Segment 1
Figure D.2-1b. Farmland in Project Corridor, Segment 2
Figure D.2-1c. Farmland in Project Corridor, Segment 3
Figure D.2-1d. Farmland in Project Corridor, Segment 3 & 4
Figure D.2-1e. Farmland in Project Corridor, Segment 4
Figure D.2-1f. Farmland in Project Corridor, Segment 4
Figure D.2-1g. Farmland in Project Corridor, Segment 4 & 5
Figure D.2-1h. Farmland in Project Corridor, Segment 4 & 5
Figure D.2-1i. Farmland in Project Corridor, Segment 5
Figure D.2-1j. Farmland in Project Corridor, Segment 6
Figure D.2-1k. Farmland in Project Corridor, Segment 6
D.3 Air Quality
D.3.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment
D.3.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.3.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project
D.3.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives
D.3.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project Alternative
D.3.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting
D.3.7 References
Figure D.3-1. Federal Ozone Nonattainment and Class 1 Areas
D.4 Biological Resources - Vegetation
D.4.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment
D.4.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.4.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project
D.4.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives
D.4.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project Alternative
D.4.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting
D.4.7 References
D.5 Biological Resources - Wildlife
D.5.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment
D.5.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.5.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed
D.5.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives
D.5.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project Alternative
D.5.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting
D.5.7 References
D.6 Climate Change
D.6.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment
D.6.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.6.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project
D.6.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives
D.6.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project Alternative
D.6.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting
D.6.7 References
D.7 Cultural Resources
D.7.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment
D.7.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.7.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project
D.7.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives
D.7.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project Alternative
D.7.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting
D.7.7 References
D.8 Socioeconomics and Environmental Justice
D.8.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment
D.8.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.8.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project
D.8.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives
D.8.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project Alternative
D.8.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting
D.8.7 References
Figure D.8-1. Census Tracts Used in Socioeconomic Analysis
Figure D.8-2. Census Tracts Meeting Environmental Justice Criteria
D.9 Geology and Soils
D.9.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment
D.9.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.9.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project
D.9.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives
D.9.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project Alternative
D.9.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting
D.9.7 References
Figure D.9-1. Geologic Map
Figure D.9-2. Soil Distribution
Figure D.9-3. Active Faults and Historic Earthquakes
Figure D.9-4a. Segment 1 Fault Crossings
Figure D.9-4b. Segment 2 Fault Crossings
Figure D.9-4c. Segment 3 Fault Crossings
Figure D.9-4d. Segment 4 Fault Crossings
Figure D.9-4e. Segment 5 Fault Crossings
Figure D.9-4f. Segment 6 Fault Crossings
D.10 Hazards and Hazardous Materials
D.10.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment
D.10.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.10.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project
D.10.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives
D.10.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project Alternative
D.10.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting
D.10.7 References
D.11 Land Use and BLM Realty
D.11.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment
D.11.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.11.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project
D.11.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives
D.11.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project Alternative
D.11.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting
D.11.7 References
Figure D.11-1a. General Plan Land Use, Segment 1
Figure D.11-1b. General Plan Land Use, Segment 2
Figure D.11-1c. General Plan Land Use, Segment 3
Figure D.11-1d. General Plan Land Use, Segments 3 & 4
Figure D.11-1e. General Plan Land Use, Segment 4
Figure D.11-1f. General Plan Land Use, Segment 4
Figure D.11-1g. General Plan Land Use, Segments 4 & 5
Figure D.11-1h. General Plan Land Use, Segments 4 & 5
Figure D.11-1i. General Plan Land Use, Segment 5
Figure D.11-1j. General Plan Land Use, Segment 6
Figure D.11-1k. General Plan Land Use, Segment 6
Figure D.11-2a. Zoning, Segment 1
Figure D.11-2b. Zoning, Segment 2
Figure D.11-2c. Zoning, Segment 3
Figure D.11-2d. Zoning, Segment 3 & 4
Figure D.11-2e. Zoning, Segment 4
Figure D.11-2f. Zoning, Segment 4
Figure D.11-2g. Zoning, Segment 4 & 5
Figure D.11-2h. Zoning, Segment 4 & 5
Figure D.11-2i. Zoning, Segment 5
Figure D.11-2j. Zoning, Segment 6
Figure D.11-2k. Zoning, Segment 6
D.12 Mineral Resources
D.12.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment
D.12.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.12.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project
D.12.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives
D.12.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project Alternative
D.12.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting
D.12.7 References
D.13 Noise
D.13.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment
D.13.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.13.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project
D.13.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives
D.13.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project Alternative
D.13.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting
D.13.7 References
Figure D.13-1. Noise Monitoring Locations
D.14 Paleontological Resources
D.14.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment
D.14.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.14.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project
D.14.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives
D.14.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project Alternative
D.14.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting
D.14.7 References
D.15 Recreation
D.15.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment
D.15.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.15.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project
D.15.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives
D.15.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project Alternative
D.15.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting
D.15.7 References
Figure D.15-1a. Recreational Resources, Segment 1
Figure D.15-1b. Recreational Resources, Segment 2
Figure D.15-1c. Recreational Resources, Segment 3
Figure D.15-1d. Recreational Resources, Segment 3 & 4
Figure D.15-1e. Recreational Resources, Segment 4
Figure D.15-1f. Recreational Resources, Segment 4
Figure D.15-1g. Recreational Resources, Segment 4 & 5
Figure D.15-1h. Recreational Resources, Segment 4 & 5
Figure D.15-1i. Recreational Resources, Segment 5
Figure D.15-1j. Recreational Resources, Segment 6
Figure D.15-1k. Recreational Resources, Segment 6
D.16 Transportation and Traffic
D.16.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment
D.16.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.16.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project
D.16.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives
D.16.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project Alternative
D.16.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting
D.16.7 References
D.17 Utilities and Public Services
D.17.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment
D.17.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.17.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project
D.17.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives
D.17.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project Alternative
D.17.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting
D.17.7 References
D.18 Visual Resources  TEXT  FIGURES (28.8MB)
D.18.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment
D.18.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.18.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project
D.18.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives
D.18.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project Alternative
D.18.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting
D.18.7 References
Figure D.18-1. Viewshed Analysis Segment 1
Figure D.18-2. Viewshed Analysis Segment 2
Figure D.18-3. Viewshed Analysis Segment 3
Figure D.18-4. Viewshed Analysis Segment 4
Figure D.18-5. Viewshed Analysis Segment 5
Figure D.18-6. Viewshed Analysis Segment 6
Figure D.18-7A. Linear Viewpoint Map - Interstate 10 - West
Figure D.18-7B. Linear Viewpoint Map - Interstate 10 - East
Figure D.18-7C. Linear Viewpoint Map - San Timoteo Canyon
Figure D.18-8A. KOP 1 - Mission Road at ROW - Existing View
Figure D.18-8B. KOP 1 - Mission Road at ROW - Visual Simulation
Figure D.18-9A. KOP 2 - Canyon Vista Drive - Existing View
Figure D.18-9B. KOP 2 - Canyon Vista Drive - Visual Simulation
Figure D.18-9C. KOP 2 - Canyon Vista Drive - Visual Simulation
Figure D.18-10A. KOP 3 - Pilgrim Road - Existing View
Figure D.18-10B. KOP 3 - Pilgrim Road - Visual Simulation
Figure D.18-11A. KOP 4 - San Timoteo Canyon Road - Existing Road
Figure D.18-11B. KOP 4 - San Timoteo Canyon Road - Visual Simulation
Figure D.18-11C. KOP 4 - San Timoteo Canyon Road - Visual Simulation
Figure D.18-12A. KOP 5 - Boros Boulevard - Existing View
Figure D.18-12B. KOP 5 - Boros Boulevard - Visual Simulation
Figure D.18-13A. KOP 6 - Stetson Community Park - Existing View
Figure D.18-13B. KOP 6 - Stetson Community Park - Visual Simulation
Figure D.18-14A. KOP 7 - Solera Oakmont Clubhouse - Existing View
Figure D.18-14B. KOP 7 - Solera Oakmont Clubhouse - Visual Simulation
Figure D.18-15A. KOP 8 - The Estates - Existing View
Figure D.18-15B. KOP 8 - The Estates - Visual Simulation
Figure D.18-16A. KOP 9 - Cedar Hollow Road - Existing View
Figure D.18-16B. KOP 9 - Cedar Hollow Road - Visual Simulation
Figure D.18-17A. KOP 10 - Bluff Street - Existing View
Figure D.18-17B. KOP 10 - Bluff Street - Visual Simulation
Figure D.18-18A. KOP 11 - Hathaway Street - Existing View
Figure D.18-18B. KOP 11 - Hathaway Street - Visual Simulation
Figure D.18-19A. KOP 12 - Morongo Community Center - Existing View
Figure D.18-19B. KOP 12 - Morongo Community Center - Visual Simulation
Figure D.18-20A. KOP 13 - Haugen-Lehman Way - Existing View
Figure D.18-20B. KOP 13 - Haugen-Lehman Way - Visual Simulation
Figure D.18-21A. KOP 14 - PCT Parking Lot - Existing View
Figure D.18-21B. KOP 14 - PCT Parking Lot - Visual Simulation
Figure D.18-22A. KOP 15 - Whitewater Canyon Road - Existing View
Figure D.18-22B. KOP 15 - Whitewater Canyon Road - Visual Simulation
Figure D.18-23A. KOP 16 - Painted Hills Road - Existing View
Figure D.18-23B. KOP 16 - Painted Hills Road - Visual Simulation
Figure D.18-24A. KOP 17 - Southbound SR 62 - Existing View
Figure D.18-24B. KOP 17 - Southbound SR 62 - Visual Simulation
Figure D.18-25A. KOP 18 - Northbound Iowa Street - Existing View
Figure D.18-25B. KOP 18 - Northbound Iowa Street - Visual Simulation
D.19 Water Resources and Hydrology (14.4MB)
D.19.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment
D.19.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.19.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project
D.19.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives
D.19.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project Alternative
D.19.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting
D.19.7 References
Figure D.19-1a. Hydrologic Features: Groundwater Basins, Floodplains, and Streams
Figure D.19-1b. Hydrologic Features: Groundwater Basins, Floodplains, and Streams
Figure D.19-1c. Hydrologic Features: Groundwater Basins, Floodplains, and Streams
Figure D.19-1d. Hydrologic Features: Groundwater Basins, Floodplains, and Streams
Figure D.19-1e. Hydrologic Features: Groundwater Basins, Floodplains, and Streams
Figure D.19-1f. Hydrologic Features: Groundwater Basins, Floodplains, and Streams
Figure D.19-1g. Hydrologic Features: Groundwater Basins, Floodplains, and Streams
Figure D.19-1h. Hydrologic Features: Groundwater Basins, Floodplains, and Streams
Figure D.19-1i. Hydrologic Features: Groundwater Basins, Floodplains, and Streams
D.20 Wildland Fire
D.20.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment
D.20.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.20.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project
D.20.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives
D.20.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project Alternative
D.20.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting
D.20.7 References
Figure D.20-1. Fire Protection Responsibility Areas
Figure D.20-2. Fire Hazard Severity Zones
Figure D.20-3. Fire History
D.21 Electrical Interference and Safety
D.21.1 Environmental Setting / Affected Environment
D.21.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.21.3 Environmental Impacts of the Proposed Project
D.21.4 Environmental Impacts of Project Alternatives
D.21.5 Environmental Impacts of No Project Alternative
D.21.6 Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting
D.21.7 References
E. Cumulative Scenario and Impacts
E.1 Introduction and Methodology
E.2 Cumulative Projects
E.3 Cumulative Impact Analysis for the Proposed Project
E.4 Cumulative Impact Analysis of Alternatives
E.5 References
Figure E-1a. Cumulative Projects
Figure E-1b. DRECP Transmission Technical Group Map for Preferred Alternative
Figure E-2a. Cumulative Future 500 kV Corridor Profile - Segment 2
Figure E-2b. Cumulative Future 500 kV Corridor Profile - Segment 3
Figure E-2c. Cumulative Future 500 kV Corridor Profile - Segment 4
Figure E-2d. Cumulative Future 500 kV Corridor Profile - Segment 6
Figure E-3a. KOP 2 - Canyon Vista Drive - Cumulative Simulation
Figure E-3b. KOP 4 - San Timoteo Canyon Road - Cumulative Simulation
Figure E-3c. KOP 7 - Solera Oakmont Clubhouse - Cumulative Simulation
Figure E-3d. KOP 12 - Morongo Community Center - Cumulative Simulation
Figure E-3e. KOP 13 - Haugen-Lehman Way - Cumulative Simulation
F. Other CEQA Requirements
F.1 Growth-Inducing Effects
F.2 Significant Irreversible and Irretrievable Changes
F.3 Significant Environmental Effects that Cannot be Avoided if the Proposed Project is Implemented
F.4 Energy Conservation
F.5 References
G. Comparison of Alternatives
G.1 Introduction
G.2 CEQA Requirements for Alternatives Comparison
G.3 Comparison Methodology
G.4 Comparison of Alternatives
G.5 Definition of the CPUC Environmentally Superior Alternative
G.6 No Project Alternative Compared to the Environmentally Superior Alternative
Figure G-1. Environmentally Superior Alternative
H. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
H.1 Authority for the MMCRP
H.2 Organization of the MMCRP
H.3 Roles and Responsibilities
H.4 Dispute Resolution
H.5 General Monitoring Procedures
I. Public Participation and Consultation
I.1 Introduction
I.2 EIR/EIS Scoping Process
I.3 Draft EIR/EIS Public Review Period
I.4 EIR/EIS Mailing List
I.5 Notice of Availability
I.6 EIR/EIS Information and Repository Sites
I.7 Consultation Processes for ESA Section 7, NHPA Section 106, and Indian Tribes
J. Glossary, Acronyms, Abbreviations

APPENDICES
Appendix 1. Project Description Information
Appendix 1A - Structure Height Tables
Appendix 1B - FAA Hazard Marking Evaluations
Appendix 1C - Construction Equipment and Workforce Estimates
Appendix 2. Detailed Project Maps
Appendix 3. SCE-Morongo ROW Agreement - Appendix J of SCE's Application A.13-10-020 (26.5MB)
Appendix 4. EMF Field Management Plan (26.5MB)
Appendix 5. Alternatives Screening Report (64.1MB)
Attachment 1 - Phased Build Alternative Supporting Data
Attachment 2 - Project Alternatives Assessment - A Power Flow Analysis
Attachment 3a - Existing Structures Design Review
Attachment 3b - Sag and Structure Comparisons
Appendix 6. Air Quality (29.0MB)
Appendix 7. Biological Resources (13.4MB)
Tables of Special Status Plants and Wildlife
Biological Resources Figures
Appendix 8. Cultural Resources
Appendix 9. Policy Screening Report
Appendix 10. Visual Resources
Appendix 11. EIR Information Contacts
Appendix 12. Preparers and Reviewers
Appendix 13. Recipients of the Final EIR
Appendix 14. Nesting Bird Management Plan

COMMENTS AND RESPONSES TO COMMENTS
Introduction and General Responses
A. Comments from Public Agencies (19.3MB)
Comment Set A1 - San Bernardino County Department of Public Works
Comment Set A2 - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Comment Set A3 - California Department of Transportation, District 8
Comment Set A4 - City of Colton
Comment Set A5 - City of Redlands
Comment Set A6 - CPUC Office of Ratepayer Advocates
Comment Set A7 - U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
B. Comments from Community Groups, Organizations, and Companies (17.9MB)
Comment Set B1 - Southern California Gas Company
Comment Set B2 - Seven Oaks Medical Center
Comment Set B3 - Arrowhead Orthopaedics
Comment Set B4 - Palen Solar Holdings LLC
Comment Set B5 - Natural Resources Defense Council
Comment Set B6 - Seven Oaks Medical Center (Tim Delinger)
Comment Set B7 - Independent Energy Producers Association
Comment Set B8 - NextEra Energy Resources LLC
Comment Set B9 - California Independent System Operator Corporation
C. Comments from Tribal Governments
Comment Set C1 - Morongo Band of Mission Indians
Comment Set C2 - Colorado River Indian Tribes
D. Comments Received at Public Workshops
Comment Set D1 - Workshop Transcript, Banning 9-1-15
E. Comments from Private Individuals
PART 1 (10.4MB)
Comment Set E1 - Joe E. Rose
Comment Set E2 - Dennis Rice
Comment Set E3 - Regina Tierney
Comment Set E4 - Carol Doyle
Comment Set E5 - Gary M. Stoh
Comment Set E6 - John Christensen
Comment Set E7 - Bernard Dale
Comment Set E8 - Nick Gercis
Comment Set E9 - Steve Mehlman
Comment Set E10 - Michael Gilbert
Comment Set E11 - Stan Fogg
Comment Set E12 - Kathy Kelehan
Comment Set E13 - Susan and Helmuth Fritz
Comment Set E14 - Gary and Kathleen Frisbie
Comment Set E15 - Sandi Joel
Comment Set E16 - Lane Joel
Comment Set E17 - George Newlin
Comment Set E18 - John T. and Carolyn A. Washburn
Comment Set E19 - Carla Bracken
Comment Set E20 - Anthony and Frances Germana
Comment Set E21 - Ron Roy
Comment Set E22 - Linda Hall

PART 2 (11.4MB)
Comment Set E23 - Rodolfo N. and Yolanda M. Velasco
Comment Set E24 - Harry Smallwood
Comment Set E25 - Sharon Waitman
Comment Set E26 - Corinne Slusser
Comment Set E27 - Marcia Tulledge
Comment Set E28 - Fran Zimmerman
Comment Set E29 - David Doherty
Comment Set E30 - Udo Kierspe
Comment Set E31 - Kathie Dyson
Comment Set E32 - Timothy J. Pavlian
Comment Set E33 - W. Elaine Morgan
Comment Set E34 - Leanne Weisskoff
Comment Set E35 - Susan Diamond
Comment Set E36 - Ann Hasbargen
F. Comments from the Applicant (Southern California Edison)
Comment Set F1 - Cover Letter (18.1MB)
Comment Set F2 - Transmission Planning
Comment Set F3 - Detailed Comments (16.8MB)
Comment Set F4 - Additional Comments (20.2MB)
   

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