reduced to a level that is not significant.) The potential to discover paleontological resources during the project development ranges from very low to high based on the location and type of ground-disturbing activities. These impacts would be reduced with implementation of Mitigation Measures CR-8 (Inventory and Evaluate Resources), Mitigation Measure CR-9 (Develop Mitigation and Monitoring Plan), Mitigation Measure CR-10 (Training Construction Personnel), Mitigation Measure CR-11 (Monitor Construction) and Mitigation Measure CR-12 (Curation and Final Reporting.) The Draft EIR was distributed to federal, state and local agencies; property owners within 300 feet of the Apple Valley Project; and other interested parties (identified in the Draft EIR). A Public Notice of the Valley South Project, as proposed by SCE, also was published in the local newspaper, announcing the availability of the Draft EIR. The 30-day public review and comment period ended on March 14, 2016. Comment letters on the Draft EIR were received from the Eastern Municipal Water District, the City of Menifee Community Development Department, Blum Collins LLP, the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, the individuals listed in Appendix A of this decision, and SCE. 4.3. Final EIR A EIR was prepared pursuant to CEQA guidelines, and issued by the Energy Division on June 13, 2016. The Final EIR addresses all aspects of the Draft EIR, includes the comments received on the Draft EIR and the responses to those comments by the Lead Agency, and includes a Mitigation Monitoring Plan.
reduced to a level that is not significant.) The potential to discover paleontological resources during the project development ranges from very low to high based on the location and type of ground-disturbing activities. These impacts would be reduced with implementation of Mitigation Measures CR-8 (Inventory and Evaluate Resources), Mitigation Measure CR-9 (Develop Mitigation and Monitoring Plan), Mitigation Measure CR-10 (Training Construction Personnel), Mitigation Measure CR-11 (Monitor Construction) and Mitigation Measure CR-12 (Curation and Final Reporting.) The Draft EIR was distributed to federal, state and local agencies; property owners within 300 feet of the Apple Valley Project; and other interested parties (identified in the Draft EIR). A Public Notice of the Valley South Project, as proposed by SCE, also was published in the local newspaper, announcing the availability of the Draft EIR. The 30-day public review and comment period ended on March 14, 2016. Comment letters on the Draft EIR were received from the Eastern Municipal Water District, the City of Menifee Community Development Department, Blum Collins LLP, the Pechanga Band of Luiseno Indians, the individuals listed in Appendix A of this decision, and SCE. 4.3. Final EIR A EIR was prepared pursuant to CEQA guidelines, and issued by the Energy Division on June 13, 2016. The Final EIR addresses all aspects of the Draft EIR, includes the comments received on the Draft EIR and the responses to those comments by the Lead Agency, and includes a Mitigation Monitoring Plan.
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