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| Errata to Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report |
| Notice of Availability |
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| VOLUME 1 |
| Cover
Title Page
Table of Contents |
| Executive Summary
ES.1. Changes to the Draft SEIR
ES.2. Changes to the Approved Project
ES.3. Agency Review Processes
ES.4. Project Objectives
ES.5. Environmental Analysis
ES.6. Areas of Controversy
ES.7. Issues to be Resolved
ES.8. Summary of Alternatives Analysis
ES.9. Summary of Impacts and Mitigation Measures
Figure ES-1. Project Location
Figure ES-2. Revised Project
Boundaries |
| A. Introduction
A.1. Purpose and Intended Uses of the Supplemental
EIR
A.2. Overview of Revised Project
A.3. Purpose and Need for the Revised Project
A.4. Public Involvement
A.5. EIR Process and Agency Review
A.6. Reader’s Guide to the Supplemental EIR
A.7. References |
| B. Description of Revised Project
B.1. Introduction
B.2. Project Objectives
B.3. Revised Site Description
B.4. Revised Solar Project Components
B.5. Revised Solar Project Site Design & Engineering
B.6. Interconnection and Network Upgrades
B.7. Revised Solar Project Construction Components
B.8. Revised Solar Project Operations and Maintenance
B.9. Solar Project Decommissioning
B.10. Changes to Applicant Proposed Measures for Revised Solar Project
B.11. PG&E Transmission System Upgrades
B.12. References
Figure B-1. Project Location
Figure B-2. Revised Project Boundaries
Figure B-3. Project Roads
Figure B-4. Temporary and Permanent
Ground Disturbance
Figure B-5. Interconnection Facilities
Figure B-6. PG&E Upgrades:
OPGW
Figure B-7. PG&E Upgrades:
Microwave Towers
Figure B-8. Microwave Tower Design
Figure B-9. Panoche Mountain Existing Microwave Tower |
C.1 Introduction to Environmental
AnalysisC.1.1. Organization of Section C
C.1.2. Environmental Assessment Methodology
C.1.3. Applicant Proposed Measures and Mitigation Measures
C.1.4. Mitigation Monitoring |
| C.2 Aesthetics
C.2.1. Environmental Setting
C.2.2. Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
C.2.3. Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
C.2.4. Summary of Impacts |
| C.3 Agriculture
C.3.1 Environmental Setting
C.3.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
C.3.3 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
C.3.4 Summary of Impacts
C.3.5 References
Figure C.3-1. Williamson
Act Land Near Revised Project
Figure C.3-2. FMMP Designations
Near Revised Project
Figure C.3-3. FMMP Designations
Near PG&E Upgrades
Figure C.3-4. Helm Microwave
Tower Agricultural Land |
| C.4 Air Quality
C.4.1 Environmental Setting
C.4.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
C.4.3 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
C.4.4 Summary of Impacts
C.4.5 References |
C.5 Climate Change/Greenhouse
GasC.5.1 Environmental Setting
C.5.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
C.5.3 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
C.5.4 Summary of Impacts |
| C.6 Biological Resources
C.6.1 Environmental Setting
C.6.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
C.6.3 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
C.6.4 Summary of Impacts
C.6.5 References
Figure C.6-1a. Biotic
Habitat for PG&E Upgrades
Figure C.6-1b. Biotic Habitat
for PG&E Upgrades
Figure C.6-1c. Biotic Habitat
for PG&E Upgrades
Figure C.6-1d. Biotic Habitat
for PG&E Upgrades
Figure C.6-2. Biological Survey
Data Overview
Figure C.6-3. Golden Eagle
Nesting Survey Results
Figure C.6-4a. 2013 Giant
Kangaroo Rat Observations Revised Project Footprint
Figure C.6-4b. 2013 Giant
Kangaroo Rat Observations Valley Floor Conservation Lands
Figure C.6-5. 2013 San Joaquin
Antelope Squirrel Observations
Figure C.6-6. San Joaquin Kit
Fox Den Locations
Figure C.6-7. Federal and State
Waters Overviews
Figure C.6-8. Drainage Impacts |
C.7 Cultural and Paleontological
ResourcesC.7.1 Environmental Setting
C.7.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
C.7.3 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
C.7.4 Summary of Impacts
C.7.5 References |
C.8 Geology, Mineral Resources,
and SoilsC.8.1 Environmental Setting
C.8.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
C.8.3 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
C.8.4 Summary of Impacts
C.8.5 References |
| C.9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials
C.9.1 Environmental Setting
C.9.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
C.9.3 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
C.9.4 Summary of Impacts
C.9.5 References |
| C.10 Land Use and Recreation
C.10.1 Environmental Setting
C.10.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
C.10.3 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
C.10.4 Summary of Impacts
C.10.5 References |
| C.11 Noise
C.11.1 Environmental Setting
C.11.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
C.11.3 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
C.11.4 Summary of Impacts |
| C.12 Population and Housing
C.12.1 Environmental Setting
C.12.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
C.12.3 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
C.12.4 Summary of Impacts
C.12.5 References |
C.13 Public Services, Utilities,
and Service SystemsC.13.1 Environmental Setting
C.13.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
C.13.3 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
C.13.4 Summary of Impacts
C.13.5 References |
C.14 Transportation and
CirculationC.14.1 Environmental Setting
C.14.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
C.14.3 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
C.14.4 Summary of Impacts
C.14.5 References |
| C.15 Water Resources
C.15.1 Environmental Setting
C.15.2 Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
C.15.3 Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
C.15.4 Summary of Impacts
C.15.5 References
Figure C.15-1. Active and
Inactive Groundwater Well Locations |
| D. Cumulative Scenario
D.1 CEQA Requirements
D.2 Cumulative Development Scenario
D.3 Cumulative Impact Analysis Methodology
D.4 References |
| E. Alternatives
E.1 Introduction
E.2 Comparison of the Revised Project to Project Alternatives
E.3 Alternatives Considered but Eliminated from Further Consideration
E.4 Comparison of Alternatives
E.5 References
Figure E-1. Alternative A
Revised
Figure E-2. Alternative B Revised
Figure E-3. Alternative C Revised
Figure E-4. Westlands CREZ Alternative |
| F. Other CEQA Considerations
F.1 Growth-Inducing Effects
F.2 Significant Irreversible Commitment of Resources
F.3 Significant Effects that Cannot be Avoided
F.4 Energy Conservation
F.4 References |
| G. Glossary, Acronyms, and Abbreviations
G.1 Terminology
G.2 Glossary, Acronyms, and Abbreviation |
H. EIR Preparers and Organizations
Consulted |
I. Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Plan |
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| VOLUME 2 |
| Cover
Title Page
Table of Contents |
Responses to Comments
– IntroductionGeneral Responses
General Response GR-1. Alleged Deferred Mitigation
General Response GR-2. PG&E Microwave Tower on Panoche Mountain
General Response GR-3. Traffic Safety
General Response GR-4. Valley Fever
General Response GR-5. Golden Eagle and Avian Conservation Strategy |
| Comments from Public Agencies
Comment Set A1 – Bureau of Land Management
Comment Set A2 – California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Comment Set A3 – Monterey Bay Unified Air Pollution Control District |
Responses to Comments
from Public AgenciesResponses to Comment Set A1 – U.S. Bureau of Land Management
Responses to Comment Set A2 – California Department of Fish and Wildlife
Responses to Comment Set A3 – Monterey Bay Unified APCD |
Comments from Groups, Organizations,
and CompaniesComment Set B1 – Joint Conservation Organizations
Comment Set B2 – Mercey Hot Springs
Comment Set B3 – San Benito Residents for Responsible Development
Comment Set B4 – Sierra Club and Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society |
Responses to Comments from Groups,
Organizations, and CompaniesResponses to Comment Set B1 – Joint Conservation Organizations
Responses to Comment Set B2 – Mercey Hot Springs
Responses to Comment Set B3 – San Benito Residents for Responsible
Development
Responses to Comment Set B4 – Sierra Club and SCV Audubon Society |
| Comments from Public Hearing
Comment Set C1 – Public Hearing 1-27-15 |
Responses to Comments
from Public Hearing |
| Comments from Private Citizens
Comment Set D1 – Will McGuire
Comment Set D2 – Kim Williams |
Responses to Comments
from Private CitizensResponses to Comment Set D1 – Will McGuire
Responses to Comment Set D2 – Kim Williams |
| Comments from the Applicant
Comment Set E1 – Pacific Gas and Electric Company |
| Responses to Comments from the PG&E
Responses to Comment Set E1 – Pacific Gas & Electric Company |
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| APPENDICES |
Appendix 1. Scoping
Report, including Notice of PreparationAppendix 2. Panoche Solar Farm
Traffic Study – November 2014
Appendix 3. Mitigation Measures
and Applicant Proposed Measures Unchanged from 2010 Final EIR
Appendix 4. Documents Supporting the FSEIR:
Appendix
4A-1. Peak Daily Construction Emissions for PG&E Upgrades
Appendix
4A-2. Total Construction Emissions for PG&E Upgrades
Appendix
4B-1. Biological Data and Construction Ponds
Appendix
4B-2. Biological Data and Project Infrastructure
Appendix
4B-3. Early Season Rare Plant Surveys
Appendix
4B-4. Supplemental BNLL Study Plan
Appendix
4B-5. Historic and Known CTS Breeding Ponds
Appendix
4B-6. Supplemental CTS Incidental Take Analysis
Appendix
4B-7. SJKF Trapping and Collaring Report
Appendix
4B-8. New Vasquez Creek Road Alignment
Appendix 4B-9.
Ephemeral Pools Memo
Appendix
4B-10. Ephemeral Pool Locations
Appendix 4B-10a.
Pool Locations
Appendix
4B-10b. Ephemeral Pool Locations
Appendix
4B-11. Mineral Potential Report Summary
Appendix
4C-1. 100-Year Floodplain and Project Infrastructure
Appendix
4C-2. 100-year Flood Analysis
Appendix
4C-3. Stream Crossing Alternative Study
Appendix
4C-4. Groundwater Evaluation Memo |
