STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION

Southern California Edison's San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station Proposed Steam Generator Replacement Project

(Application No. A.04-02-026)

   
 

   
Draft Environmental Impact Report
 
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Notice of Availability
Title Page
 
Executive Summary
ES.1  Introduction / Background
ES.2  Alternatives
ES.3  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures
ES.4  Summary Comparison of the Proposed Project and Alternatives
ES.5  Impact Summary Tables
Fig. ES-1  Project Location
Fig. ES-2  SONGS Site Plan
Fig. ES-3  Photographs of SONGS 2 and 3
 
A.  Introduction
A.1  Overview and History of SONGS
A.2  Purpose and Need
A.3  Coordination of Industry Resources
A.4  Nuclear Regulatory Commission
A.5  CPUC Jurisdiction
A.6  Agency Use of this Document
A.7  Reader's Guide to This EIR
A.8  References
Fig. A-1  Typical Nuclear Power Plant Steam Supply System
 
B.  Project Description
B.1  Overview of Proposed Project
B.2  Project Background
B.3  Project Components
B.4  Decommissioning
B.5  Applicant-Proposed Measures
B.6  References
Fig. B-1  Project Location
Fig. B-2  SONGS Site Plan
Fig. B-3  Photographs of SONGS 2 and 3
Fig. B-4  Original Steam Generator - Dimensions and Operating Parameters
Fig. B-5  Del Mar Boat Basin RSG Offloading Location
Fig. B-6a  Proposed RSG Transport Route (5.8 MB)
Fig. B-6b  Proposed RSG Transport Route (6.8 MB)
Fig. B-6c  Proposed RSG Transport Route (6.4 MB)
Fig. B-6d  Proposed RSG Transport Route (6.4 MB)
Fig. B-7  Conceptual Mat Placement for Two Inches of Water Flow
Fig. B-8  Conceptual Mat Placement for Four Inches of Water Flow
 
C.  Alternatives
C.1  Applicant-Proposed Options
C.2  Alternatives Development and Screening Process
C.3  Alternatives Screening Methodology
C.4  Alternatives Evaluated in this EIR
C.5  Alternatives Eliminated from Full EIR Evaluation
C.6  No Project Alternative
C.7  References
Fig. C-1a  Alternative Transport Routes (5.9 MB)
Fig. C-1b  Alternative Transport Routes (6.9 MB)
Fig. C-1c  Alternative Transport Routes (6.6 MB)
Fig. C-1d  Alternative Transport Routes (6.4 MB)
Fig. C-2  Conceptual Drawing of Transport Over the Santa Margarita Bridge
Fig. C-3  Potential Onsite OSG Storage Facility Locations
Fig. C-4  Alternatives Eliminated from Full EIR Evaluation
Fig. C-5  Natural Gas Pipeline Infrastructure in Southern California
Fig. C-6  Transmission Infrastructure in Southern California
 
D.1  Introduction to Environmental Analysis
D.1.1  Introduction / Background
D.1.2  Environmental Assessment Methodology
D.1.3  References
 
D.2  Air Quality
D.2.1  Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.2.2  Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.2.3  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.2.4  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Alternatives
D.2.5  Environmental Impacts of the No Project Alternative
D.2.6  Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.2.7  References
 
D.3  Biological Resources
D.3.1  Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.3.2  Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.3.3  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.3.4  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Alternatives
D.3.5  Environmental Impacts of the No Project Alternative
D.3.6  Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.3.7  References
Fig. D.3-1  Proposed Project and Alternative Transport Routes Photo Locations
Fig. D.3-2  Photographs - Boat Basin and Bulkhead
Fig. D.3-3  Photographs - Segment A (Camp Del Mar / Beach Transition)
Fig. D.3-4  Photographs - Segment B (Santa Margarita River Estuary and Nesting Habitat)
Fig. D.3-5  Photographs - Segment C (Beach Military Road)
Fig. D.3-6  Photographs - Segment D (Red Beach / Dirt Road Transition)
Fig. D.3-7  Photographs - Segment E (Dirt Road Parallel to I-5)
Fig. D.3-8  Photographs - Segment F (Dirt Road and I-5 Transition)
Fig. D.3-9  Photographs - Segment G (Dirt Road / Old Highway 101 Transition)
Fig. D.3-10  Photographs - Segment H (Dirt Road / Old Highway 101 Transition "Y" Turn)
 
D.4  Cultural Resources
D.4.1  Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.4.2  Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.4.3  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.4.4  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Alternatives
D.4.5  Environmental Impacts of the No Project Alternative
D.4.6  Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.4.7  References
 
D.5  Geology, Soils, and Paleontology
D.5.1  Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.5.2  Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.5.3  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.5.4  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Alternatives
D.5.5  Environmental Impacts of the No Project Alternative
D.5.6  Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.5.7  References
Fig. D.5-1  SONGS Local Geology
Fig. D.5-2  Aerial Infrared Photograph Showing Existing Landslides Along San Onofre Bluffs
 
D.6  Hazardous Materials
D.6.1  Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.6.2  Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.6.3  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.6.4  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Alternatives
D.6.5  Environmental Impacts of the No Project Alternative
D.6.6  Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.6.7  References
 
D.7  Hydrology and Water Quality
D.7.1  Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.7.2  Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.7.3  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.7.4  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Alternatives
D.7.5  Environmental Impacts of the No Project Alternative
D.7.6  Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.7.7  References
Fig. D.7-1  Map of Waterways in the Project Vicinity
 
D.8  Land Use, Recreation, and Military Operations
D.8.1  Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.8.2  Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.8.3  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.8.4  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Alternatives
D.8.5  Environmental Impacts of the No Project Alternative
D.8.6  Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.8.7  References
Fig. D.8-1  Notable Land Uses in the Vicinity of the Proposed Project
 
D.9  Noise and Vibration
D.9.1  Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.9.2  Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.9.3  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.9.4  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Alternatives
D.9.5  Environmental Impacts of the No Project Alternative
D.9.6  Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.9.7  References
Fig. D.9-1  Typical Range of Common Sounds Heard in the Environment
 
D.10  Public Services and Utilities
D.10.1  Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.10.2  Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.10.3  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.10.4  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Alternatives
D.10.5  Environmental Impacts of the No Project Alternative
D.10.6  Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.10.7  References
 
D.11  Socioeconomics
D.11.1  Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.11.2  Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.11.3  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.11.4  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Alternatives
D.11.5  Environmental Impacts of the No Project Alternative
D.11.6  Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.11.7  References
 
D.12  System and Transportation Safety
D.12.1  Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.12.2  Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.12.3  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.12.4  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Alternatives
D.12.5  Environmental Impacts of the No Project Alternative
D.12.6  Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.12.7  References
Fig. D.12-1  SONGS Emergency Planning Zone Map
Fig. D.12-2  Sources of Radiation Exposure (figure embedded in text)
 
D.13  Traffic and Circulation
D.13.1  Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.13.2  Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.13.3  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.13.4  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Alternatives
D.13.5  Environmental Impacts of the No Project Alternative
D.13.6  Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.13.7  References
Fig. D.13-1  Project Area Roadway System
 
D.14  Visual Resources
D.14.1  Environmental Setting for the Proposed Project
D.14.2  Applicable Regulations, Plans, and Standards
D.14.3  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project
D.14.4  Environmental Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Alternatives
D.14.5  Environmental Impacts of the No Project Alternative
D.14.6  Mitigation Monitoring, Compliance, and Reporting Table
D.14.7  References
Fig. D.14-1  Landscape Units, and KOPs within the Proposed Project's Viewshed
Fig. D.14-2  Landscape Unit 1: Coastal Marine Terrace, Bluffs, and Beaches
Fig. D.14-3  KOP 1: San Onofre State Beach
Fig. D.14-4  KOP 2: Interstate 5 Vista Point; MCBCP Facilities within Landscape Unit 1
Fig. D.14-5  Landscape Unit 2: Santa Margarita Mountains; Landscape Unit 3: Santa Margarita River
Fig. D.14-6  KOP 3: Camp Del Mar
Fig. D.14-7  KOP 4: Interstate 5
Fig. D.14-8  KOP 5: SONGS Site and Facilities
Fig. D.14-9  KOP 4: Interstate 5 / Las Pulgas Road Transition
Fig. D.14-10  KOP 1: San Onofre State Beach / Landscape Beds
Fig. D.14-11  KOP 4: Interstate 5 / Segments L, N, Q, R
 
E.  Comparison of Alternatives
E.1  Comparison Methodology
E.2  Environmentally Superior Alternative
E.3  No Project Alternative vs. the Environmentally Superior Alternative
 
F.  Other CEQA Considerations
F.1  Growth Inducing Effects
F.2  Significant Irreversible Changes
F.3  Cumulative Scenario
F.4  Cumulative Impact Analysis
F.5  References
 
G.  NRC License Renewal
G.1  SCE's Position on NRC License Renewal
G.2  NRC Licensing Process
G.3  Status of License Renewal Applications
G.4  References
 
H.  Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
H.1  Introduction to MMCRP
H.2  Roles and Responsibilities
H.3  General Monitoring Procedures
H.4  Mitigation Compliance Plan
H.5  Condition Effectiveness Review
H.6  Mitigation Monitoring Program Tables
 
I.  Public Participation
I.1  EIR Scoping Process
I.2  Public Notification
 
J.  Report Preparation
J.1  EIR Preparers
J.2  EIR Information Contacts
J.3  List of Definitions and Acronyms
 
Appendices
Appendix 1.  Notice of Preparation
Appendix 2.  Biological Resources
Appendix 3.  Cultural Resources
Appendix 4.  Summary of Pertinent Federal Regulations
 
   

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