| 265758 | 8/25/2025 |
Kari Ward Comments - Soda Mountain Solar Project Support
Greenhouse Gases
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Kari Ward |
| 265757 | 8/25/2025 |
Ashley Benson Comments - Good idea
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Ashley Benson |
| 265756 | 8/25/2025 |
Anthony Benson Comments - Good idea
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Anthony Benson |
| 265746 | 8/22/2025 |
Letter of Support - Independent Energy Producers Association
This document provides a letter of support for the Soda Mt. Solar Project from the Independent Energy Producers Association.
Project Description
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 265744 | 8/21/2025 |
Response to DR REV 2 DR BIO-1 - Response 4
Revised Aquatic Resources Delineation - Part 4
8 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 265743 | 8/21/2025 |
Response to DR REV 2 DR BIO-1 - Response 3
Revised Aquatic Resources Delineation - Part 3
Biological Resources
28 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 265742 | 8/21/2025 |
Response to DR REV 2 DR BIO-1 - Part 2
Revised Aquatic Resources Delineation - Part 2
Biological Resources
37 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 265741 | 8/21/2025 |
Response to DR REV 2 DR BIO-1 - Part 1
Revised Aquatic Resources Delineation - Part 1
Biological Resources
75 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 265740 | 8/21/2025 |
Support for The Soda Mountain Solar and Battery Storage Project
1 page(s)
| | Mr. Drew Bohan, Executive Director California Energy Commission 715 P Street Sacramento, CA 95814 | IBEW Local 477 |
| 265739 | 8/21/2025 |
Response to CEC’s Request for Information dated July 31 2025
Response to DR REV 2 DR BIO-1
Response to DR REV 2 DR BIO-2
Supplement to Appendix AA Determination of Infeasibility for DR BIO-20
LADWP Information
Biological Resources
30 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 265726 | 8/20/2025 |
Letter of Support – Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh
This document provides a letter of support for the Soda Mountain Solar and Battery Storage Project from California Senator Rosilicie Ochoa Bogh (19th District).
Project Description
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 265719 | 8/20/2025 |
Notice of Information and Environmental Scoping Meeting for the Proposed Soda Mountain Solar Project
Updated webinar ID
6 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 265718 | 8/20/2025 |
Aviso de información y reunión para determinar el alcance ambiental para el Proyecto de Energía Solar de Soda Mountain Solar
ID de seminario web actualizado
6 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 265699 | 8/19/2025 |
Aviso de información y reunión para determinar el alcance ambiental para el Proyecto de Energía Solar de Soda Mountain Solar
29 de agosto de 2025
1 pm - 5 pm
Zoom y Holiday Inn Express - Sala de conferencias, 2700 Lenwood Road, Barstow, CA 92311
6 page(s)
| | | California Energy Commission |
| 265698 | 8/19/2025 |
Notice of Information and Environmental Scoping Meeting for the Proposed Soda Mountain Solar Project
August 29, 2025
1pm to 5 pm
Hybrid- Zoom and Holiday Inn Express- Conference Room, 2700 Lenwood Road, Barstow, CA 92311
6 page(s)
| | | California Energy Commission |
| 265697 | 8/19/2025 |
NOP Comment from Native American Heritage Commission
Submitted to the State Clearinghouse on August 12, 2025
5 page(s)
| | | California Energy Commission |
| 265690 | 8/19/2025 |
Responses to CEC Data Requests WS-1 through WS-4
Responses to CEC Data Requests WS-1 through WS-4
Worker Safety and Fire Protection
10 page(s)
| | CEC/ Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 265689 | 8/19/2025 |
Appendix Q Worker Safety - July 2025 Update
Appendix Q, Worker Safety Plan, July 2025 (unredacted version)
Worker Safety and Fire Protection
42 page(s)
| | CEC / Docket | Resolution Environmental |
| 265688 | 8/19/2025 |
Appendix C, Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Technical Report, July 2025
Appendix C, Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Technical Report, July 2025 (unredacted version)
Air Quality
203 page(s)
| | CEC/ Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 265627 | 8/18/2025 |
CEC Response to Soda Mountain Solar Project's Application for Confidentiality - Worker Safety
Response for applications docketed on:
July 21 - TN 264955
July 30 - TN 265167
3 page(s)
| | Hannah Arkin and David Velasco / Soda Mountain Solar | California Energy Commission |
| 265603 | 8/14/2025 |
NOP Comment from Barstow Area of the California Highway Patrol
Submitted to State Clearinghouse on August 13, 2025
Traffic and Transportation
1 page(s)
| | | California Energy Commission |
| 265567 | 8/12/2025 |
Peter A Lawrence Comments - soda mountain solar project
Land Use
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Peter A Lawrence |
| 265555 | 8/12/2025 |
No to Soda Solar
Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Land Use
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Tristen Snyder |
| 265527 | 8/11/2025 |
Louise Jameson Comments - Public Comment about Soda Mountain Solar Project
Public Health
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Louise Jameson |
| 265256 | 8/6/2025 |
Letter of Support - Assemblyman Tom Lackey
This document provides a letter of support for the Soda Mountain Solar and Battery Storage Project from California Assemblyman Tom Lackey (CA 34)
Project Description
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 265240 | 8/5/2025 |
Tribal Notification and Distribution List for the Soda Mountain Solar Project
Mailed July 31, 2025
7 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 265234 | 8/5/2025 |
Notice of Preparation of a Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Soda Mountain Solar Project (24-OPT-03)
Sent to State Clearinghouse (Land Use and Climate Initiative- LCI), and mailed on August 1, 2025 to trustee agency, San Bernardino County Clerk, local, regional, and federal agencies, including those who commented on CDFW NOP from previous environmental document.
15 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 265224 | 8/4/2025 |
Request for Information #1
This transmittal provides representative photos of the access roads proposed for use north of the I-15.
Biological Resources
8 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 265194 | 7/31/2025 |
Determination of Complete Application for the Soda Mountain Solar Project
2 page(s)
| | Resolution Environmental/Hannah Gbeh | California Energy Commission |
| 265187 | 7/31/2025 |
Request for Information
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 265183 | 7/31/2025 |
Onsite Water Supply - Revised July 31 2025
This report has been updated to address REV 2 DR WATER-1.
Soil and Water
36 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 265182 | 7/31/2025 |
3-11 Land Use and Planning - July 31 2025 Revision
This document has been revised to clarify that Rasor Road will be permanently open to the public during both project construction and operation.
Land Use
59 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 265178 | 7/31/2025 |
REV 2 DR LAND-2 and REV 2 DR WATER-1
This transmittal provides clarifying information for REV 2 DR LAND-2 and REV 2 DR WATER-1
Land Use, Soil and Water
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 265169 | 7/30/2025 |
Response to REV 2 DR BIO-2
This memo provides a response to REV 2 DR BIO-2
Biological Resources
12 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 265167 | 7/30/2025 |
Confidential Docket Request
Confidential Docket Request - Attachments have been updated to address CEC REV 2 Data Requests.
5 page(s)
| | | Resolution Environmental |
| 265148 | 7/30/2025 |
Onsite Water Supply - Reference Document 3
This document has been docketed in response to REV 2 DR WATER-1
Soil and Water
47 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 265147 | 7/30/2025 |
Onsite Water Supply - Reference Document 2
This document has been docketed in response to REV 2 DR WATER-1
Soil and Water
34 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 265146 | 7/30/2025 |
July 30, 2025 - 3-11 Land Use and Planning
This document has been updated to address REV 2 DR LAND-2.
Land Use
58 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 265145 | 7/30/2025 |
July 30, 2025 Version Appendix C Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Technical Report
Updated to Address DR REV 2 GHG-1 and REV 2 PH-1
Air Quality, Public Health
204 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 265144 | 7/30/2025 |
Response to REV 2 Data Requests
This document addresses the items identified in Attachment B REV 2 Data Requests.
Biological Resources, Land Use, Public Health, Greenhouse Gases
7 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 265143 | 7/30/2025 |
Onsite Water Supply - Reference Document 1
This document has been docketed in response to REV 2 DR WATER-1.
Soil and Water
27 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 265084 | 7/29/2025 |
Response to REV 1 DR BIO-3
This document provides a response to REV 1 DR BIO-3.
Biological Resources
16 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 265023 | 7/25/2025 |
Staff REV 2 Data Requests
Follow up data requests (REV 2) to applicant's responses to REV 1 Data Requests included in Second Incompleteness Letter with Request for Information For Soda Mountain Solar Project
5 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 264970 | 7/23/2025 |
Water Supply Report for Onsite Wells
This report has been prepared to assess the Soda Mountain Subbasin (Subbasin) of the Soda Lake Valley Groundwater Basin (Soda LVGB) as a potential water supply source for the project.
Soil and Water
36 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 264955 | 7/21/2025 |
Application for Confidential Designation - July 2025
Application for Confidential Designation - July 2025
5 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 264954 | 7/21/2025 |
Appendix Q Worker Safety - July 2025 Update
Worker Safety and Fire Protection
42 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 264933 | 7/21/2025 |
Appendix C - Air Quality GHG Report - July 2025 Revision
Air Quality, Greenhouse Gases
203 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 264932 | 7/21/2025 |
CEC Data Request Response Set #2 - July 21 2025
This document provides responses to:
REV 1 DR AQ-1
REV 1 DR AQ-2
REV 1 DR GHG-1
REV 1 DR GHG-2
REV 1 DR GHG-3
REV 1 DR GHG-4
REV 1 DR PH-1
REV 1 DR PH-2
REV 1 DR PH-3
REV 1 DR PH-4
REV 1 DR WS-1
REV 1 DR WS-2
REV 1 DR WS-3
REV 1 DR WS-4
4 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 264931 | 7/21/2025 |
3-21 Public Health - July 2025 Revision
21 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 264929 | 7/21/2025 |
3-8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions - July 2025 Revision
Greenhouse Gases
18 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 264926 | 7/21/2025 |
3-3 Air Quality - July 2025 Revision
34 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 264917 | 7/21/2025 |
Batch 1 Data Responses - July 2025
Responses to:
REV 1 DR BIO-1
REV 1 DR BIO-2
REV 1 DR ES-1
REV 1 DR LAND-1
REV 1 DR TRANS-1
REV 1 DR VIS-1
REV 1 DR VIS-2
REV 1 DR VIS-3
Biological Resources, Traffic and Transportation, Visual Resources
4 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 264913 | 7/18/2025 |
Updated Project Description and Responses to REV 1 DR BIO-2 and REV 1 DR ES-1
1. Revised Project Description – 7.18.2025
2. Gen-Tie Overhead I-15 Crossing Visual Simulation
3. Access Road Figures (REV 1 DR BIO-2)
4. Executive Summary Figure 1-1 (REV 1 DR ES-1)
Biological Resources, Executive Summary, Project Description
42 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 264909 | 7/18/2025 |
Additional Transmission Engineering Information
- 500kV Transmission Line Design Criteria
-500 kV Interconnection Switching Station Substation Layout Sketch
- 500kV HVAC Underground Cable System Design Basis
Transmission System Engineering
55 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 264907 | 7/18/2025 |
Caltrans Encroachment Permit Application and BLM Traffic Control Plan
This document contains the permit applications for the Caltrans Encroachment Permits and the BLM Traffic Control Plan.
Facility Design
39 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 264865 | 7/18/2025 |
3-1 Aesthetics - Revision July 2025
This Section has been updated to address CEC data requests REV 1 DR VIS-1 through REV 1 DR VIS-3.
Visual Resources
40 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 264864 | 7/18/2025 |
Appendix B Visual Resources Technical Report - Revised July 2025
This technical report has been updated to address CEC data requests REV 1 DR VIS-1 through REV 1 DR VIS-3.
Visual Resources
202 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 264863 | 7/18/2025 |
3-11 Land Use and Planning - July 2025 Revision
Response to REV 1 DR LAND-1
Land Use
49 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 264861 | 7/17/2025 |
Project Impacts and Mitigation
This memo provides revised project impacts and compensatory mitigation ratios/acreages.
Biological Resources, Soil and Water
18 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 264860 | 7/17/2025 |
Revised Aquatic Resources Delineation
This document is provided in response to CEC data request REV 1 DR BIO-1.
110 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 264349 | 6/18/2025 |
Second Determination of Incomplete Application and Request for Information for the Soda Mountain Solar Project (24-OPT-03)
70 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 262621 | 4/9/2025 |
Christina Aiello Comments - Response to Appendix AA regarding impacts to bighorn sheep
Biological Resources
4 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Christina Aiello |
| 262246 | 3/19/2025 |
Christina Aiello Comments - subtitle corrections to submitted documents under comment titled Impacts to Bighorn Sheep
Biological Resources
24 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Christina Aiello |
| 261858 | 2/18/2025 |
Donald Priest Comments - Opposition to Soda Mountain Solar Project Due to Conservation and Recreational Concerns
3 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Donald Priest |
| 261719 | 1/30/2025 |
Soda_Mountain_Solar_HRA
Soda_Mountain_Solar_Historic Resources Assessment
111 page(s)
| | CEC/Drew Bohan | Bureau of Land Management |
| 261718 | 1/30/2025 |
Soda Mountain Solar CRTR
Soda Mountain Solar cultural resources report
177 page(s)
| | CEC/Drew Bohan | Bureau of Land Management |
| 261671 | 2/10/2025 |
Appendix BB - Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Part 2 of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
Soil and Water
207 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261670 | 2/10/2025 |
Appendix BB1 - Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Part 1 of the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.
Soil and Water
115 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261668 | 2/10/2025 |
CEC Data Request Response Set #2
This document provides detailed information on each item included in Data Request Response Set #2.
Alternatives, Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Project Description, Transmission Line Safety and Nuisance, Visual Resources, Soil and Water
32 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261667 | 2/10/2025 |
Appendix AA_Determination of Infeasibility for DR BIO-20
Appendix AA provides a determination of infeasibility for CEC Data Request BIO-20, which requested an assessment of the feasibility of a 0.25-mile buffer from areas with 10% slope.
Alternatives, Biological Resources
43 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261666 | 2/10/2025 |
Chapter 4 Alternatives – February 2025 – Revision 1
**This document supersedes in full document TN #257936.** Revisions made address CEC data requests ALT-1 through ALT-3. The Alternatives chapter discusses a range of alternatives to the proposed project, including alternative locations, alternative designs, and a No Project Alternative.
Alternatives
77 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261606 | 2/7/2025 |
Appendix E-3 Request for Jurisdictional Determination
This file contains the request for jurisdictional determination to the Army Corp of Engineers.
Biological Resources
35 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261605 | 2/7/2025 |
Appendix J Water Supply Report – February 2025 – Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN 257930. Revisions made address CEC data requests WATER-1 through WATER-30.
Soil and Water
100 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261604 | 2/7/2025 |
Appendix E-1 Aquatic Resources Delineation
This document replaces in full TN 257933. This file contains the aquatic resources delineation for the project.
Biological Resources
136 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261603 | 2/7/2025 |
Appendix D-1 Biological Resources Technical Report – February 2025 – Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN 257902. Revisions made address CEC data requests BIO-1 through BIO-20. This report describes how biological resources surveys were performed, and how, based on the results of the surveys, biological resources may be potentially affected by the construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of the project. Desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) information and analysis is not covered in this report.
Biological Resources
254 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261602 | 2/7/2025 |
Appendix B Visual Resources Technical Report - February 2025 – Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN 257950. Revisions made address CEC data requests VIS-1 through VIS-12. This technical report details results of the visual resource analysis and accompanying studies relating to the potential for impacts associated with the construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of the Project.
Visual Resources
189 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261601 | 2/7/2025 |
Section 310 Hydrology and Water Quality – February 2025 – Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN 257909. Revisions made address CEC data requests WATER-1 through WATER-30. This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on hydrology and water quality and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Soil and Water
34 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261600 | 2/7/2025 |
Section 318 Tribal Cultural Resources – February 2025 – Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN 257917. Revisions made address CEC data requests CUL/TRI-1 through CUL/TRI-21. This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on Tribal Cultural Resources and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Cultural Resources
16 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261599 | 2/7/2025 |
Section 319 Utilities and Service Systems – February 2025 – Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN 257916. Revisions made address CEC data requests WATER-1 through WATER-30. This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have related to utilities and service systems and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Soil and Water
14 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261598 | 2/7/2025 |
Section 31_Aesthetics – February 2025 – Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN 257910. Revisions made address CEC data requests VIS-1 through VIS-12. This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on visual resources and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Visual Resources
38 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261597 | 2/7/2025 |
Section 34 Biological Resources – February 2025 – Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN 257926. Revisions made address CEC data requests BIO-1 through BIO-20. This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on biological resources and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Biological Resources
75 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261596 | 2/7/2025 |
Section 35, Cultural Resources – February 2025 – Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN 257925. Revisions made address CEC data requests CUL/TRI-1 through CUL/TRI-21. This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on cultural resources and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Cultural Resources
59 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261595 | 2/7/2025 |
Chapter 2_Project Description – February 2025 – Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN 257912. Revisions made address CEC data requests PD-1 through PD-3. This Chapter provides a detailed description of the Proposed Soda Mountain Solar Project.
Project Description
28 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261594 | 2/7/2025 |
Appendix D4b – Appendices for Incidental Take Permit Application
This file contains the appendices to the Incidental Take Permit Application
106 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261593 | 2/7/2025 |
Appendix D4 – Incidental Take Permit Application
This file contains the Section 2081 Incidental Take Permit Application for the Mojave Desert Tortoise and Burrowing Owl.
Biological Resources
41 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261592 | 2/7/2025 |
Appendix E-4 Waste Discharge Requirements
This file contains the application for discharges of dredged or fill material to waters of the State.
Biological Resources, Soil and Water
396 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261591 | 2/7/2025 |
Appendix D-5 Biologist Resumes
This file contains the resumes for the project biologists.
Biological Resources
61 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261590 | 2/7/2025 |
Appendix D2 Appendices for Biological Resources Technical Report– February 2025 – Revision 1
This document provides the appendices to Appendix D1 Biological Resources Technical Report – February 2025 – Revision 1
Biological Resources
244 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261589 | 2/7/2025 |
Appendix D3 – Restoration and Revegetation Plan for Temporary Impact Areas
This document guides the restoration of areas temporarily disturbed by construction activities.
Biological Resources
42 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261588 | 2/7/2025 |
Appendix E-5 CDFW LSAA
This document contains the application for a Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement.
Biological Resources
20 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261587 | 2/7/2025 |
Appendix Z – Mitigation Measure MM BIO-3
This document provides specific information related to MM BIO-3.
Biological Resources
34 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261586 | 2/7/2025 |
Appendix Y Electric and Magnetic Field Study Report
This report is an assessment of the electric and magnetic field (EMF) and Electric Field for the Soda Mt. interconnection facilities. This document address CEC data requests TSSN-1 through TSSN-5.
Transmission Line Safety and Nuisance
24 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261585 | 2/7/2025 |
Appendix X2 – FAA Informal Review Determination
This supplements Appendix X and provides the FAA informal determination for the project.
Land Use
1 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 261464 | 1/30/2025 |
Confidential Docket Request -Soda Mountain_Bureau of Land Management
Request for docket confidentiality
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Drew Bohan | Bureau of Land Management |
| 261255 | 1/23/2025 |
Christina Aiello Comments - Impacts to desert bighorn sheep
Biological Resources
24 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Christina Aiello |
| 260487 | 11/4/2024 |
Confidential Appendix P Soda Mountain Solar Economic Impact Report
Confidential Appendix P Soda Mountain Solar Economic Impact Report
70 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 260486 | 12/5/2024 |
CEC Response to Soda Mountain Solar, LLC's Application for Confidential Designation - Appendix P, Socioeconomic Impacts
Socioeconomics
3 page(s)
| | Michael Cocchimiglio / Soda Mountain Solar LLC | California Energy Commission |
| 260187 | 11/20/2024 |
CEC Response Letter to Soda Mountain's Application for Confidential Designation - Transmission
2 page(s)
| | Michael Cocchimiglio Soda Mountain Solar LLC | California Energy Commission |
| 260186 | 10/25/2024 |
Confidential Appendix O3, Interconnection Facilities Study Report
Interconnection Facilities Study Report. This document addresses CEC data request TSD-5.
22 page(s)
| | CEC/Drew Bohan | Resolution Environmental |
| 260185 | 10/25/2024 |
Confidential Appendix O4, Interconnection Facilities Study Report – Supplement No 1
Interconnection Facilities Study Report – Supplement No 1. This document addresses CEC data request TSD-5.
11 page(s)
| | CEC/Drew Bohan | Resolution Environmental |
| 260184 | 10/25/2024 |
Confidential Appendix O5, Interconnection Facilities Study Report – Supplement No 2
Interconnection Facilities Study Report – Supplement No 2. This document addresses CEC data request TSD-5.
23 page(s)
| | CEC/Drew Bohan | Resolution Environmental |
| 259903 | 11/5/2024 |
Non-Confidential Appendix P Soda Mountain Solar Economic Impact Report
This document contains the Non-Confidential Appendix P Soda Mountain Solar Economic Impact Report. Revisions were made to address CEC DR MAND-1 and DR SOCIO-1 through SOCIO-10.
Socioeconomics
70 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259878 | 11/4/2024 |
Application for Confidential Designation - Appendix P
Application for Confidential Designation - Appendix P
4 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259876 | 11/4/2024 |
CEC Data Request Response Set #1
This document provides detailed information on each item included in Data Request Response Set #1.
Air Quality, Executive Summary, Geology/Paleontology, Hazardous Materials, Land Use, Public Health, Socioeconomics, Traffic and Transportation, Worker Safety and Fire Protection, Waste Management, Soil and Water, Greenhouse Gases
152 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259712 | 10/25/2024 |
Appendix R Waste Management Plan - October 2024 - Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN # 257903. Revisions made address CEC data request WASTE-1.
Waste Management
40 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259711 | 10/25/2024 |
Appendix C-1 Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Technical Report - October 2024 - Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN # 257949. Revisions made address CEC data requests AQ-1 through AQ-6 and GHG-1 through GHG-7. This report analyzes potential air quality and climate change impacts related to the Soda Mountain Solar Project, conducted to comply with Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD) requirements for air quality and climate change assessments and to satisfy CEQA.
Air Quality
175 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259710 | 10/25/2024 |
Section 3-21 Public Health
Section 3-21 was created to address CEC data requests PH-1 through PH-10. This section evaluates the public health impacts of the proposed project.
Public Health
19 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259709 | 10/25/2024 |
Section 3-22 Paleontological Resources
Section 3-22 was created to address CEC data requests PALEO-1 through PALEO-4. This section evaluates the potential for impacts to known and unknown paleontological resources.
Geology/Paleontology
16 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259708 | 10/25/2024 |
Appendix A1 Engineering Generation Facility Description, Design and Operation - October 2024 - Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN # 257906. Revisions made address CEC data requests TSD-1 through TSD-7.
Transmission Line Safety and Nuisance, Transmission System Engineering
9 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259707 | 10/25/2024 |
Appendix C-2 – Dust Control Plan
This document addresses CEC Data Request AQ-1.
Air Quality
28 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259706 | 10/25/2024 |
Appendix I Phase I Environmental Site Assessment - October 2024 - Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN # 257931. Revisions made address CEC data request SOIL-3. This document includes a Phase I ESA of the subject property, performed in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM International Standard 2247-16.
Hazardous Materials
231 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259705 | 10/25/2024 |
Appendix M Transportation Analysis - October 2024 - Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN # 257944. Revisions made address CEC data requests TRANS-1 through TRANS-12. This report presents the findings of the analysis conducted under CEQA and the local transportation analysis for the Project. This report adheres to the California Energy Commission (CEC) requirements for CEQA analyses, while also being consistent with the San Bernardino County Transportation Impact Study Guidelines (2019) for the Desert region of San Bernardino County, and Caltrans1 Guidelines for the preparation of transportation studies.
Traffic and Transportation
156 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259704 | 10/25/2024 |
Appendix Q Worker Safety - October 2024 - Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN # 257942. Revisions made address CEC data requests WS-1 through WS-4. This worker safety plan summarizes the worker health and safety issues that may be encountered during construction and operation of the Project, as specified in Title 20, California Code of Regulations, Section 1704, Appendix B for worker safety.
Worker Safety and Fire Protection
43 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259703 | 10/25/2024 |
Section 3-3 Air Quality - October 2024 - Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN # 257927. Revisions made address CEC data requests AQ-1 through AQ-6. The Air Quality Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on air quality and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Air Quality
34 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259702 | 10/25/2024 |
Section 37 Geology and Soils - October 2024 - Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN # 257923. Revisions made address CEC data requests SOILS-1 through SOILS-3. This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on geology and soil resources and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Geology/Paleontology
27 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259701 | 10/25/2024 |
Section 3-8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions - October 2024 - Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN # 257922. Revisions made address CEC data requests GHG-1 through GHG-7. This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on greenhouse gas emissions and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures
Greenhouse Gases
17 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259700 | 10/25/2024 |
Section 3-9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials - October 2024 - Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN # 257937. Revisions made address CEC data requests HAZ-1 through HAZ-9. This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have related to hazards and hazardous materials and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Hazardous Materials
49 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259699 | 10/25/2024 |
Section 3-11 Land Use and Planning - October 2024 - Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN # 257908. Revisions made address CEC data requests LAND-1 through LAND-5. The Land Use and Planning Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on land use and planning and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Land Use
13 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259698 | 10/25/2024 |
Section 3-17 Transportation - October 2024 - Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN # 257918. Revisions made address CEC data requests TRANS-1 through TRANS-12. The Transportation Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on transportation resources and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Traffic and Transportation
25 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259697 | 10/25/2024 |
Appendix W, BLM Record of Decision
This document provides the 2016 Bureau of Land Management Record of Decision. This document addresses CEC data request LAND-1.
Land Use
205 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259696 | 10/25/2024 |
Appendix X – FAA Informal Review
DOD Siting Clearinghouse – Informal Review Request Form and Correspondence
Land Use
6 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259695 | 10/25/2024 |
Data Request Response #1
Data Request Response #1 to September 3, 2024 Determination of Incomplete Application and Request for Information
Compliance
5 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259694 | 10/25/2024 |
Appendix N Public Notice Package - October 2024 - Revision 1
This document replaces in full TN # 257941. Revisions made address CEC data request ES-2. The document identifies parcels within 500 feet of the proposed transmission line and other linear facilities and parcels within 1000 feet of the proposed powerplant and related facilities.
Executive Summary
14 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259693 | 10/25/2024 |
Chapter 1 Executive Summary – Revision 1 -October 2024
This document replaces in full the Executive Summary document (TN 257913) that was previously docketed on July 23, 2024. Revisions made address CEC data requests ES-1 through ES-4. This Chapter summarizes the Project objectives, location, elements, schedule, ownership and history.
Executive Summary
8 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259692 | 10/25/2024 |
Application for Confidential Designation
Application for Confidential Designation
• Appendix O3, Interconnection Facilities Study Report. Generation Interconnection. May 2013, All Pages
• Appendix O4 Interconnection Facilities Study Report – Supplement No 1. Generation Interconnection. Final. May 15 2017, All Pages
• Appendix O5, Interconnection Facilities Study Report – Supplement No 2. Large Generation Interconnection. Final. May 31 2024, All Pages
4 page(s)
| | CEC/Drew Bohan | Resolution Environmental |
| 259486 | 10/8/2024 |
PROJECT COMMENT – NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR THE SODA MOUNTAIN SOLAR PROJECT (24-OPT-03) IN BARSTOW, SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
Comment from San Bernadino County Department of Public Works
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 259334 | 9/27/2024 |
Courtesy Tribal Notification for Soda Mountain Solar Project (24-OPT-03) and Distribution List
Emailed September 27, 2024
Cultural Resources
6 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 259262 | 8/15/2024 |
Confidential Appendix P Socioeconomic Impacts
Confidential Appendix P Socioeconomic Impacts
42 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 259211 | 9/18/2024 |
CEC Response Letter to Soda Mountain's Application for Confidentiality socioeconomic
3 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 259189 | 7/30/2024 |
Cultural Resources Inventory 2013
Cultural resources inventory report for additional survey for soda mountain solar
19 page(s)
| | CEC/Drew Brohan | Bureau of Land Management |
| 259188 | 7/30/2024 |
Cultural Inventory Report 2009
Cultural Inventory Report 2009 for Soda Mtn Solar
70 page(s)
| | CEC/Drew Brohan | Bureau of Land Management |
| 259149 | 9/13/2024 |
CEC Response to Soda Mountain Solar - BLM's App for Confidential Designation
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 259064 | 9/9/2024 |
CEC response letter to Bureau of Land Management – Barstow Field Office’s Application for Confidentiality, dated August 1, 24
2 page(s)
| | Bureau of Land Management - Barstow Field Office/Alexis Francois | California Energy Commission |
| 259063 | 8/1/2024 |
Soda Mountain Solar Reconnaissance survey 2024
2024 inventory report
163 page(s)
| | CEC/Drew Brohan | Bureau of Land Management |
| 259062 | 8/1/2024 |
Soda Solar Blue Bell Mine Survey
Additional survey associated with original 2009 report
12 page(s)
| | CEC/Drew Brohan | Bureau of Land Management |
| 259061 | 8/1/2024 |
Soda_Mountain_Solar_HRA
2024 historic resources assessment
181 page(s)
| | CEC/Drew Brohan | Bureau of Land Management |
| 258896 | 9/3/2024 |
Determination of Incomplete Application and Request for Information for the Soda Mountain Solar Project (24-OPT-03)
199 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 258672 | 7/23/2024 |
Confidential H Appendix A and B
EIR Appendix H, Paleontological Resources Technical Report for the Soda Mountain Solar Project, February 2024
o Appendix A, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Paleontological Records Search, All Pages
o Appendix B, San Bernardino County Museum Paleontological Records Search, All Pages
8 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 258671 | 7/23/2024 |
Confidential D1 Appendix C
EIR Appendix D-1, Soda Mountain Solar Project Biological Resources Technical Report – Appendix C, California Natural Diversity Database 10-Mile Search 1:6,000 Scale Map, June 2024, All Pages
49 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 258670 | 7/23/2024 |
Appendix O1 System Impact Restudy
System Impact Restudy (CONFIDENTIAL)
86 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 258669 | 7/23/2024 |
Appendix O2 Large Generator Interconnection Agreement
Large Generator Interconnection Agreement (CONFIDENTIAL)
98 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 258578 | 8/20/2024 |
CEC Response Letter to Soda Mountain Solar LLC re Confidentiality Application, dated July 23, 2024
4 page(s)
| | Soda Mountain Solar, LLC/Michael Cocchimiglio | California Energy Commission |
| 258506 | 8/15/2024 |
Non-confidential Appendix P Socioeconomic Impacts
This document contains the non-confidential Appendix P, Socioeconomic Impacts.
42 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 258504 | 8/15/2024 |
Application for Confidential Designation
Appendix P, Socioeconomic Impacts on San Bernardino County of the Proposed Soda Mountain Project: Highlighted text on pages: 1-2, 15-17, 19-23 and 34-37.
5 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 258484 | 8/13/2024 |
Mojave Water District Response to NOR of Opt-In Application for Soda Mountain Solar Project
Response Received via email on August 13, 2024
Soil and Water
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 258461 | 8/12/2024 |
Appendix D4 - Appendix A to 2024 Biological Resources Technical Report
This file contains Appendix A to the 2024 Biological Resources Technical Report.
Biological Resources
263 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 258460 | 8/12/2024 |
Appendix D5 – Appendices D-G to 2024 Biological Resources Technical Report
This file contains Appendices D through G to the 2024 Biological Resources Technical Report.
Biological Resources
93 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 258459 | 8/12/2024 |
Appendix D6 – Appendices H-R to 2024 Biological Resources Technical Report
This file contains Appendices H through R to the 2024 Biological Resources Technical Report.
Biological Resources
179 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 258375 | 8/7/2024 |
Attorney General Notification of Application Receipt for Soda Mountain Solar Project (24-OPT-03) & distribution list
Distributed via email on August 7, 2024
5 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 258374 | 8/7/2024 |
Federal, State, Other Agency Notification of Application Receipt for Soda Mountain Solar Project (24-OPT-03) & distribution list
Distributed via email on August 7, 2024
6 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 258373 | 8/7/2024 |
Local Agency Notification of Receipt of Opt-In Application for Soda Mountain Solar Project (24-OPT-03) and distribution list
Distributed via email on August 7, 2024
6 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 258280 | 8/2/2024 |
Notice of Receipt of an Opt-In Application for MOU Agencies and distribution list
Emailed to California Fish and Wildlife- Region 6, Department of Toxic Substances Control, State Water Control Board, and Lahontan Regional (R6) Water Quality Control Board on August 2, 2024
4 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | California Energy Commission |
| 258272 | 8/1/2024 |
Receipt of Opt-in Application
For the Soda Mountain Solar Project (24-OPT-03)
1 page(s)
| | Bureau of Land Management | California Energy Commission |
| 258263 | 8/1/2024 |
Confidential Docket Resubmit -Soda Mountain_Bureau of Land Management
Confidentiality statement
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Drew Brohan | Bureau of Land Management |
| 258195 | 7/30/2024 |
Confidential Docket Request -Soda Mountain_Bureau of Land Management
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Drew Brohan | Bureau of Land Management |
| 257955 | 7/23/2024 |
Application for Confidential Designation
Application for Confidential Designation for:
- EIR Appendix D-1, Soda Mountain Solar Project Biological Resources Technical Report – Appendix C, California Natural Diversity Database 10-Mile Search 1:6,000 Scale Map, June 2024, All Pages
- EIR Appendix H, Paleontological Resources Technical Report for the Soda Mountain Solar Project, February 2024
o Appendix A, Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Paleontological Records Search, All Pages
o Appendix B, San Bernardino County Museum Paleontological Records Search, All Pages
3 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257950 | 7/23/2024 |
Appendix B Visual Resources Technical Report
This technical report details results of the visual resource analysis and accompanying studies relating to the potential for impacts associated with the construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of the Project.
120 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257949 | 7/23/2024 |
Appendix C Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Technical Report
This report analyzes potential air quality and climate change impacts related to the Soda Mountain Solar Project, conducted to comply with Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD) requirements for air quality and climate change assessments and to satisfy CEQA.
180 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257948 | 7/23/2024 |
Appendix D2 Desert Bighorn Sheep Study
This Technical Report provides an evaluation of the Soda Mountain Solar Project on Desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni).
Biological Resources
120 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257947 | 7/23/2024 |
Appendix D 3 Biologist Resumes
Biological Resources
49 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257946 | 7/23/2024 |
Appendix K Stormwater Drainage Report
In this Appendix, hydrologic conditions were analyzed to understand the existing and future flood hazards for the proposed
Project site; determine inundation areas and spatial distribution of stormwater depths and velocities for the 2-year, 10-year, and 100-year 24-hour storm events; and identify any flood hazard areas within the site.
Soil and Water
47 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257945 | 7/23/2024 |
Appendix L Noise and Ground Vibration Technical Report
The purpose of this report is to present the analysis and noise impact estimates for the construction and operation of the project. The analysis outlines the existing noise environment at the project site, estimates
future noise and vibration levels at neighboring locations as a result of the project’s construction and operation, and evaluates the potential for significant impacts. Also provided is an assessment of the project’s contribution to potential cumulative noise impacts.
63 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257944 | 7/23/2024 |
Appendix M Transportation Analysis
This report presents the findings of the analysis conducted under CEQA and the local transportation analysis for the Project. This report adheres to the California Energy Commission (CEC) requirements for CEQA analyses, while also being consistent with the San Bernardino County Transportation Impact Study Guidelines (2019) for the Desert
region of San Bernardino County, and Caltrans1 Guidelines for the preparation of transportation studies.
Traffic and Transportation
94 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257943 | 7/23/2024 |
Appendix V Supplemental Information
Facility Definitions, Permit Applications Submitted, Permits Required, Relevant Regulatory Framework, Prohibited Area Analysis and Environmental Leadership and Development Project Requirements.
Compliance
19 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257942 | 7/23/2024 |
Appendix Q Worker Safety Plan
This worker safety plan summarizes the worker health and safety issues that may be encountered during construction and operation of the Project, as specified in Title 20, California Code of Regulations, Section 1704, Appendix B for worker safety.
Worker Safety and Fire Protection
36 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257941 | 7/23/2024 |
Appendix N Public Noticing Package
Parcels within 500 feet of the proposed transmission line and other linear facilities and parcels within 1000 feet of the proposed powerplant and related facilities.
Compliance
13 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257940 | 7/23/2024 |
Appendix S Community Benefit Agreement Strategy
Compliance
3 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257939 | 7/23/2024 |
Appendix U Closure and Decommissioning Plan
The Closure and Decommissioning Plan outlines the framework for decommissioning and reclamation of the Soda Mountain Solar Project.
Compliance
8 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257938 | 7/23/2024 |
Appendix T Labor Certifications
Certification the Project will comply with the prevailing wage and workforce requirements set forth in Assembly Bill 205 (“AB 205”), including compliance with Public Resources Code sections 25545.3.3 and 25545.3.5.
Compliance
3 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit/Eric Knight | Resolution Environmental |
| 257937 | 7/23/2024 |
Section 3-9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials
This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have related to hazards and hazardous materials and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Hazardous Materials
33 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257936 | 7/23/2024 |
Chapter 4 Alternatives
** This document has been superseded by document TN #261666.** This chapter discusses a range of alternatives to the proposed project, including alternative locations, alternative designs, and a No Project Alternative.
Alternatives
6 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257935 | 7/23/2024 |
Chapter 5 Other CEQA Considerations
This Chapter evaluates growth-inducing impacts, significant and unavoidable impacts and significant irreversible environmental changes.
3 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257934 | 7/23/2024 |
Chapter 6 Report Preparation
This Chapter identifies the preparers of the Environmental Impact Report.
2 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257933 | 7/23/2024 |
Appendix E1 Aquatic Resources Delineation
This Appendix describes the desktop data, field data, remote sensing data, and modeling and machine learning that were used to delineate aquatic resources potentially subject to regulation by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) pursuant to Clean Water Act (CWA) Section 404 (for discharge of fill material into “waters of the United States”), the California Water Boards by the Lahontan Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) pursuant to the CWA Section 401 (for discharge of fill material into “waters of the United States / waters of the State”) and the Porter Cologne Water Quality Control Act (Porter-Cologne) waste discharge requirements (for discharge into “waters of the State”), and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) pursuant to the California Fish and Game Code Section 1602 Lake and Streambed Alteration Program and its subsequent revisions (for substantial changes to “streambed”).
Biological Resources
132 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257932 | 7/23/2024 |
Appendix H Paleontological Resources Technical Report
This Appendix summarize the results of a renewed paleontological resources assessment, which includes a review of geologic maps, geotechnical investigation data, scientific literature, confidential
fossil locality records from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHMLA) and the San Bernardino County Museum (SBCM), the BLM’s Potential Fossil Yield Classification (PFYC) mapping, and a reconnaissance survey. This technical report also includes a discussion of the potential of the project to impact scientifically significant paleontological resources and provides mitigation recommendations to reduce potential impacts to less-than-significant levels, pursuant to CEQA.
Geology/Paleontology
56 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257931 | 7/23/2024 |
Appendix I Phase I Environmental Site Assessment
A Phase I ESA of the subject property, performed in conformance with the scope and limitations of ASTM International Standard 2247-16.
Compliance, Hazardous Materials
231 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257930 | 7/23/2024 |
Appendix J Water Supply Assessment
California Senate Bill (SB) 610 and SB 221 amended the California Water Code (CWC) to stipulate projects subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) require preparation of a water supply assessment (WSA) for industrial facilities occupying more than 40 acres of land (CWC Section 10912(a)). The Soda Mountain Solar Project comprises more than 40 acres; therefore, this WSA has been prepared.
Soil and Water
55 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257929 | 7/23/2024 |
Section 3-2 Agriculture and Forestry Resources
This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on agriculture and forestry resources and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Soil and Water
9 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257928 | 7/23/2024 |
Section 3-20 Wildfire
This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have related to wildfire and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
23 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257927 | 7/23/2024 |
Section 3-3 Air Quality
This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on air quality and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Air Quality
37 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257926 | 7/23/2024 |
Section 3-4 Biological Resources
This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on biological resources and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
65 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257925 | 7/23/2024 |
Section 3-5 Cultural Resources
This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on cultural resources and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Cultural Resources
34 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257924 | 7/23/2024 |
Section 3-6 Energy
This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on energy resources and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
8 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257923 | 7/23/2024 |
Section 3-7 Geology and Soils
This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on geology and soil resources and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Geology/Paleontology, Soil and Water
32 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257922 | 7/23/2024 |
Section 3-8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on greenhouse gas emissions and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Greenhouse Gases
14 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257921 | 7/23/2024 |
Section 3-13 Noise
This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have related to noise and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Noise and Vibration
29 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257920 | 7/23/2024 |
Section 3-14 Population and Housing
This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have related to population and housing and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Socioeconomics
6 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257919 | 7/23/2024 |
Section 3-15 Public Services
This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on public services and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
9 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257918 | 7/23/2024 |
Section 3-17 Transportation
This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on transportation resources and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Traffic and Transportation
23 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257917 | 7/23/2024 |
Section 3-18 Tribal Cultural Resources
This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on Tribal Cultural Resources and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Cultural Resources
15 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257916 | 7/23/2024 |
Section 3-19 Utilities and Service Systems
This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have related to utilities and service systems and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Waste Management
20 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257915 | 7/23/2024 |
Appendix A3 Engineering Generation Facility Description, Design and Operation
Appendix A contains information on facility and transmission design, reliability, efficiency and 30% Civil Design Plans. (Part 3 of 3)
Efficiency, Facility Design, Compliance, Reliability, Transmission Line Safety and Nuisance, Transmission System Engineering
24 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257914 | 7/23/2024 |
Chapter 0 Application and Data Responses
This document contains the Soda Mountain Solar Project AB 205 Opt-In Application Cover Letter and Data Response Worksheet
118 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit/Eric Knight | Resolution Environmental |
| 257913 | 7/23/2024 |
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
This Chapter summarizes the Project objectives, location, elements, schedule, ownership and history.
Executive Summary
6 page(s)
| | CEC/Docket Unit | Resolution Environmental |
| 257912 | 7/23/2024 |
Chapter 2 Project Description
This Chapter provides a detailed description of the Proposed Soda Mountain Solar Project.
Project Description
23 page(s)
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Chapter 3 Environmental Impacts Analysis
This Chapter describes the format of the environmental topic sections and contains a list of cumulative projects.
8 page(s)
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Section 3-1 Aesthetics
This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on visual resources and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Visual Resources
36 page(s)
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Section 3-10 Hydrology and Water Quality
This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on hydrology and water quality and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Soil and Water
36 page(s)
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Section 3-11 Land Use and Planning
This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on land use and planning and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Land Use
12 page(s)
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Section 3-12 Mineral Resources
This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on mineral resources and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
Soil and Water
10 page(s)
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Appendix A1 Engineering Generation Facility Description, Design and Operation
Appendix A contains information on facility and transmission design, reliability, efficiency and 30% Civil Design Plans. (Part 1 of 3)
Efficiency, Facility Design, Compliance, Reliability, Transmission Line Safety and Nuisance, Transmission System Engineering
5 page(s)
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Appendix A2 Engineering Generation Facility Description, Design and Operation
Appendix A contains information on facility and transmission design, reliability, efficiency and 30% Civil Design Plans. (Part 2 of 3)
Efficiency, Facility Design, Compliance, Reliability, Transmission Line Safety and Nuisance, Transmission System Engineering
14 page(s)
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Appendix E2 Aquatic Resources Impact Assessment
The purpose of the Preliminary Aquatic Resources Impact Assessment (30% Design) is to overlay the proposed Soda Mountain Solar project’s 30% design limits of disturbance (LOD) onto the aquatic resources delineation to assess the amount and location of impacts to non-wetland waters of the State under CDFW and RWQCB jurisdiction.
45 page(s)
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Appendix R Waste Management Plan
This Appendix discusses the potential effect on human health and the environment from existing site conditions as well as nonhazardous and hazardous waste generated during construction and operation at the Project.
Waste Management
35 page(s)
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Appendix D1 Biological Resources Technical Report
This report describes how biological resources surveys were performed,
and how, based on the results of the surveys, biological resources may be potentially affected by the construction, operation, maintenance, and decommissioning of the project. Desert bighorn sheep (Ovis canadensis nelsoni) information and analysis is not covered in this report.
Biological Resources
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Section 3-16 Recreation
This Section evaluates the direct, indirect and cumulative impacts the Project may have on recreational resources and identifies any required Applicant-Proposed Measures (APM) and any required Mitigation Measures.
13 page(s)
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Application for Confidential Designation - System Impact Restudy (CONFIDENTIAL)
Application for Confidential Designation for Appendix O1 and Appendix O2
4 page(s)
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Application for Confidential Designation
Appendix P, Socioeconomic Impacts on San Bernardino County of the Proposed Soda Mountain Project, All Pages.
4 page(s)
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Memo to Open New Docket
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Confidential Worker Safety Data Responses
11 page(s)
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Appendix C_CONFIDENTIALApp C Att A Megapack_2_and_XL_-_ANSI-UL_9540A_Report
29 page(s)
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Appendix C_CONFIDENTIAL App C Att A Megapack_2_XL_Fire_Protection_Report
33 page(s)
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Confidential Appendix C Air Quality and GHG Report
203 page(s)
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Confidential SMSP Worker Safety Plan Update
42 page(s)
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Appendix C_CONFIDENTIAL App A
Document has been updated to address CEC REV 2 Data Requests.
29 page(s)
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Appendix C_CONFIDENTIAL App C
Attachments have been updated to address CEC REV 2 Data Requests.
33 page(s)
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Appendix _CONFIDENTIAL App D
This document has been updated to address CEC REV 2 Data Request
44 page(s)
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