Discussion The Environmental Impact Reports Background In July 2014, the Commission’s Energy Division staff issued its CEQA Alternatives Screening Report (Screening Report). This report presents the results of the Commission’s process of selection and review of project alternatives that were identified in the applicant’s PEA, formulated by the Commission Staff, and/or proposed during public scoping for the EIR. The alternatives screening process identified and reviewed the following 11 potential alternatives to the SOCRE Project: Alternative A No Project. – Alternative B1 Reconductor Laguna Niguel–Talega 138 kV Line – Alternative B2 Use of Existing Transmission Lines (Additional – Talega–Capistrano 138 kV Line). Alternative B3 Phased Construction of Alternatives B1 and B2. – Alternative B4 Rebuild South Orange County 138 kV System. – Alternative C1 SCE 230 kV Loopin to Capistrano Substation. – Alternative C2 SCE 230 kV Loopin to Capistrano Substation – Routing. Alternative D SCE 230 kV Loop In to ReducedFootprint – Substation at Landfill. Alternative E New 230 kV Talega–Capistrano Line Operated at – 138 kV. Alternative F 23 kV Rancho Mission Viejo Substation. – Alternative G New 138 kV San Luis Rey–San Trial Line and San – Luis Rey Substation Expansion.
Discussion The Environmental Impact Reports Background In July 2014, the Commission’s Energy Division staff issued its CEQA Alternatives Screening Report (Screening Report). This report presents the results of the Commission’s process of selection and review of project alternatives that were identified in the applicant’s PEA, formulated by the Commission Staff, and/or proposed during public scoping for the EIR. The alternatives screening process identified and reviewed the following 11 potential alternatives to the SOCRE Project: Alternative A – No Project. Alternative B1 – Reconductor Laguna Niguel–Talega 138 kV Line Alternative B2 – Use of Existing Transmission Lines (Additional Talega–Capistrano 138 kV Line). Alternative B3 – Phased Construction of Alternatives B1 and B2. Alternative B4 – Rebuild South Orange County 138 kV System. Alternative C1 – SCE 230 kV Loopin to Capistrano Substation. Alternative C2 – SCE 230 kV Loopin to Capistrano Substation Routing. Alternative D – SCE 230 kV Loop In to ReducedFootprint Substation at Landfill. Alternative E – New 230 kV Talega–Capistrano Line Operated at 138 kV. Alternative F – 23 kV Rancho Mission Viejo Substation. Alternative G – New 138 kV San Luis Rey–San Line and San Luis Rey Substation Expansion. Trial
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