environmental impact report - hermosa beach - february 2014 - draft

E & B Oil Drilling & Production Project Draft Environmental Impact Report

Public Draft EIR February 2014

SCH# 2013071038

Prepared By:

Marine Research Specialists

Prepared For: City of Hermosa Beach

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1.0 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 1-1 1.1 Project Overview ................................................................................................. 1-1 1.2 The Environmental Impact Report Process ......................................................... 1-4

1.2.1 Purpose and Intended Uses of the Environmental Impact Report .............. 1-4 1.2.2 Notice of Preparation and Initial Study ....................................................... 1-7 1.2.3 Impacts Considered Less Than Significant................................................. 1-7

1.3 Proposed Project Approvals ................................................................................ 1-8 1.4 EIR Contents and Guide for the Reader ............................................................ 1-10

1.4.1 EIR Contents ............................................................................................ 1-10 1.4.2 Significance Criteria ................................................................................. 1-12

1.5 Final EIR Preparation and Certification Process ............................................... 1-13 1.6 CEQA Findings for Proposed Project Approval ................................................. 1-14 1.7 Mitigation Monitoring ......................................................................................... 1-14 1.8 Background ....................................................................................................... 1-15

1.8.1 Project History .......................................................................................... 1-15 1.8.2 Lawsuits and Settlement Agreement ........................................................ 1-15

2.0 Project Description ...................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Project Overview ................................................................................................. 2-2 2.2 Proposed Project Objectives ............................................................................... 2-4 2.3 Historical and Current Operations ....................................................................... 2-5 2.4 Proposed Oil Project Phases ............................................................................ 2-10

2.4.1 Phase 1 Site Preparation ......................................................................... 2-10 2.4.1.1 Phase 1 Construction Activities .......................................................... 2-10 2.4.1.2 Phase 1 Site Preparation Detailed Schedule ...................................... 2-18 2.4.1.3 Phase 1 Site Preparation Personnel and Equipment Requirements ... 2-19 2.4.1.4 Phase 1 Truck Routes ........................................................................ 2-19

2.4.2 Phase 2 Drilling and Testing .................................................................... 2-20 2.4.2.1 Phase 2 Site Geology and Drilling Objectives ..................................... 2-20 2.4.2.2 Phase 2 Construction and Drilling Activities ........................................ 2-22 2.4.2.3 Phase 2 Drilling and Testing Schedule ............................................... 2-38 2.4.2.4 Phase 2 Drilling and Testing Personnel & Equipment Requirements .. 2-38

2.4.3 Phase 3 Final Design and Construction ................................................... 2-40 2.4.3.1 Phase 3 Onsite Construction .............................................................. 2-40 2.4.3.2 Phase 3 Offsite Pipeline Construction ................................................ 2-46 2.4.3.3 Phase 3 Hazardous Materials ............................................................. 2-55 2.4.3.4 Phase 3 Schedule .............................................................................. 2-55 2.4.3.5 Phase 3 Personnel and Equipment Requirements ............................. 2-56

2.4.4 Phase 4 Development and Operations ..................................................... 2-56 2.4.4.1 Phase 4 Drilling .................................................................................. 2-56

2.4.5 Drill Remaining Wells ............................................................................... 2-59 2.4.5.1 Phase 4 Processing and Operations .................................................. 2-60 2.4.5.2 Phase 4 Schedule .............................................................................. 2-68 2.4.5.3 Phase 4 Vehicle Requirements .......................................................... 2-69

2.4.6 Parking Requirements .............................................................................. 2-69 2.4.7 Project Life and Decommissioning ........................................................... 2-73

2.5 Proposed City Maintenance Yard Project .......................................................... 2-75

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2.5.1 Construction Phases ................................................................................ 2-76 2.5.2 Phase 2 Unsuccessful .............................................................................. 2-76 2.5.3 Temporary City Maintenance Yard ........................................................... 2-76 2.5.4 Permanent City Maintenance Yard ........................................................... 2-77

2.5.4.1 Parking Option.................................................................................... 2-77 2.5.4.2 No Added Parking Option ................................................................... 2-81

2.6 Agency Use of the Document ........................................................................... 2-81 2.6.1 Local and Regional .................................................................................. 2-82 2.6.2 State ........................................................................................................ 2-82 2.6.3 Federal ..................................................................................................... 2-83

2.7 Potential Project Permits ................................................................................... 2-83 2.7.1 Discretionary Permits and Approvals ........................................................ 2-83

3.0 Cumulative Projects ..................................................................................................... 3-1

3.1 Description of Cumulative Projects ..................................................................... 3-2 3.1.1 City of Hermosa Beach .............................................................................. 3-2 3.1.2 City of Redondo Beach .............................................................................. 3-2 3.1.3 City of Torrance.......................................................................................... 3-3

4.0 Environmental Impact Analysis/Regulatory Setting ............................................... 4.0-1

4.0.1 Assessment Methodology ................................................................................ 4.0-1 4.0.2 Oil Project Impact Analysis .............................................................................. 4.0-2 4.0.3 Formulation of Mitigation Measures and Mitigation Monitoring Program .......... 4.0-3 4.0.4 Cumulative Projects Impact Analysis ............................................................... 4.0-4

4.1 Aesthetics and Visual Resources ................................................................................ 4.1-1

4.1.1 Methodology .................................................................................................... 4.1-1 4.1.1.1 Assessing Existing Visual Environment ................................................... 4.1-1 4.1.1.2 Evaluating Project Impacts ...................................................................... 4.1-2 4.1.1.3 Assessment of Key Observation Points ................................................... 4.1-4 4.1.1.4 Lighting and Glare Methodology .............................................................. 4.1-6

4.1.2 Environmental Setting ...................................................................................... 4.1-7 4.1.2.1 Local Setting ........................................................................................... 4.1-7 4.1.2.2 Light and Glare ..................................................................................... 4.1-12

4.1.3 Regulatory Framework ................................................................................... 4.1-13 4.1.3.1 California Coastal Act ............................................................................ 4.1-13 4.1.3.2 Title 24 Part 11 California Green Building Standards Code ............. 4.1-13 4.1.3.3 City of Hermosa Beach ......................................................................... 4.1-14 4.1.3.4 City of Redondo Beach ......................................................................... 4.1-15 4.1.3.5 City of Torrance..................................................................................... 4.1-16

4.1.4 Significance Criteria ....................................................................................... 4.1-17 4.1.5 Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures ....................................................... 4.1-17

4.1.5.1 Proposed Oil Project and Pipeline Design Features .............................. 4.1-17 4.1.5.2 Dimensions of Major Visible CMY Project Components ........................ 4.1-27 4.1.5.3 Dimensions of Major Visible Proposed Oil Project Components ............ 4.1-28 4.1.5.4 Proposed Oil Project Viewshed Mapping .............................................. 4.1-29 4.1.5.5 Key Observation Points View Simulations ............................................. 4.1-32 4.1.5.6 Proposed Oil Project Impacts ................................................................ 4.1-90 4.1.5.7 Proposed City Maintenance Yard Project Impacts ............................... 4.1-102

4.1.6 Comparison to Applicant Studies ................................................................. 4.1-105 4.1.7 Other Issue Area Mitigation Measure Impacts .............................................. 4.1-106

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4.1.8 Cumulative Impacts and Mitigation Measures .............................................. 4.1-106 4.1.9 Mitigation Monitoring Plan ............................................................................ 4.1-107

4.2 Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases .......................................................................... 4.2-1

4.2.1 Environmental Setting ...................................................................................... 4.2-1 4.2.1.1 Meteorological Conditions ....................................................................... 4.2-1 4.2.1.2 Existing Air Quality Criteria Pollutants and Toxic Air Contaminants ......... 4.2-3 4.2.1.3 Existing Air Quality Greenhouse Gas Emissions ................................... 4.2-12 4.2.1.4 Existing Site Emissions ......................................................................... 4.2-20

4.2.2 Regulatory Setting ......................................................................................... 4.2-20 4.2.2.1 Criteria Pollutants Regulatory Setting .................................................... 4.2-20 4.2.2.2 GHG Regulatory Setting ........................................................................ 4.2-22


4.2.4.1 Design Features .................................................................................... 4.2-33 4.2.4.2 Conditional Use Permit (CUP) Requirements ........................................ 4.2-34 4.2.4.3 Construction Criteria Pollutant Emissions .............................................. 4.2-34 4.2.4.4 Operational Criteria Pollutant Emissions ............................................... 4.2-42 4.2.4.5 Potential Operations Greenhouse Gas Emissions ................................. 4.2-53 4.2.4.6 Compliance with Area Air Quality Management Plans ........................... 4.2-62 4.2.4.7 Valve Box Options ................................................................................. 4.2-67 4.2.4.8 Pipeline Route Options.......................................................................... 4.2-67 4.2.4.9 Proposed City Maintenance Yard Parking Options ................................ 4.2-67

4.2.5 Comparison to Applicant Studies ................................................................... 4.2-67 4.2.6 Other Issue Area Mitigation Measure Impacts ................................................ 4.2-68 4.2.7 Cumulative Impacts and Mitigation Measures ................................................ 4.2-68 4.2.8 Mitigation Monitoring Plan .............................................................................. 4.2-69

4.3 Biological Resources ................................................................................................ 4.3-1

4.3.1 Environmental Setting ...................................................................................... 4.3-1 4.3.1.1 Onshore Resources ................................................................................ 4.3-1 4.3.1.2 Offshore Resources ................................................................................ 4.3-3 4.3.1.3 Rare, Endangered, and Special Status Species ...................................... 4.3-7 4.3.1.4 Sensitive Habitats ................................................................................. 4.3-13

4.3.2 Regulatory Setting ......................................................................................... 4.3-13 4.3.2.1 Federal Regulations .............................................................................. 4.3-13 4.3.2.2 State Resource Regulations .................................................................. 4.3-14 4.3.2.3 Local Regulations .................................................................................. 4.3-17


4.3.6. Other Issue Area Mitigation Measure Impacts ....................................... 4.3-25 4.3.7. Cumulative Impacts and Mitigation Measures ................................................ 4.3-25 4.3.8. Mitigation Monitoring Plan .............................................................................. 4.3-26

4.4 Cultural Resources ................................................................................................... 4.4-1

4.4.1 Environmental Setting ...................................................................................... 4.4-1 4.4.2 Records and Literature Search ........................................................................ 4.4-5 4.4.3 Paleontological Records Search ...................................................................... 4.4-6 4.4.4 Cultural Resources Survey .............................................................................. 4.4-8 4.4.5 Regulatory Setting ......................................................................................... 4.4-11 4.4.6 Significance Criteria ....................................................................................... 4.4-12

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4.4.7 Impacts and Mitigation Measures ................................................................... 4.4-13 4.4.8 Other Issue Area Mitigation Measure Impacts ................................................ 4.4-21 4.4.9 Cumulative Impacts and Mitigation Measures ................................................ 4.4-21 4.4.10 Mitigation Monitoring Plan .............................................................................. 4.4-24

4.5 Energy and Mineral Resources ................................................................................ 4.5-1

4.5.1 Environmental Setting ...................................................................................... 4.5-1 4.5.1.1 Electricity................................................................................................. 4.5-1 4.5.1.2 Natural Gas ............................................................................................. 4.5-2 4.5.1.3 Transportation Fuels ............................................................................... 4.5-2 4.5.1.4 Minerals .................................................................................................. 4.5-3 4.5.1.5 Energy Conservation and Alternative Energy Sources ............................ 4.5-3

4.5.2 Regulatory Setting ........................................................................................... 4.5-6 4.5.2.1 Federal .................................................................................................... 4.5-6 4.5.2.2 State ....................................................................................................... 4.5-7

4.5.3 Significance Criteria ......................................................................................... 4.5-9 4.5.4 Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures ....................................................... 4.5-10 4.5.5 Other Issue Area Mitigation Measure Impacts ................................................ 4.5-12 4.5.6 Cumulative Impacts and Mitigation Measures ................................................ 4.5-12 4.5.7 Mitigation Monitoring Plan .............................................................................. 4.5-12

4.6 Fire Protection and Emergency Response .............................................................. 4.6-1

4.6.1 Environmental Setting ...................................................................................... 4.6-1 4.6.1.1 Response Capabilities............................................................................. 4.6-1

4.6.2 Regulatory Setting ........................................................................................... 4.6-5 4.6.2.1 Codes and Standards ............................................................................. 4.6-5 4.6.2.2 Federal and State Regulations ................................................................ 4.6-9 4.6.2.3 Equipment Spacing ............................................................................... 4.6-11


4.6.4.1 CUP Requirements ............................................................................... 4.6-15 4.6.4.2 Proposed Oil Project and Pipeline Impacts ............................................ 4.6-16 4.6.4.3 Proposed City Maintenance Yard Project Impacts ................................. 4.6-21

4.6.5 Other Issue Area Mitigation Measure Impacts ................................................ 4.6-22 4.6.6 Cumulative Impacts and Mitigation Measures ................................................ 4.6-23 4.6.7 Mitigation Monitoring Plan .............................................................................. 4.6-23

4.7 Geological Resources/Soils ..................................................................................... 4.7-1

4.7.1 Environmental Setting ...................................................................................... 4.7-1 4.7.1.1 Regional Geology .................................................................................... 4.7-1 4.7.1.2 Local Geology ......................................................................................... 4.7-3 4.7.1.3 Geologic Hazards .................................................................................... 4.7-4

4.7.2 Regulatory Setting ........................................................................................... 4.7-9 4.7.1.4 California Building Code (CBC) ............................................................... 4.7-9 4.7.1.5 Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act of 1972 .............................. 4.7-10 4.7.1.6 Seismic Hazards Mapping Act of 1990 .................................................. 4.7-10 4.7.1.7 California Coastal Act ............................................................................ 4.7-10 4.7.1.8 California Division of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources ................... 4.7-11 4.7.1.9 City of Hermosa Beach General Plan, Seismic Safety Element ............. 4.7-11


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4.7.3.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 4.7-12 4.7.3.2 Proposed Project Design Features ........................................................ 4.7-13 4.7.3.3 Applicant Prepared Studies ................................................................... 4.7-17 4.7.3.4 Impacts ................................................................................................. 4.7-17


4.8 Safety, Risk of Upset, and Hazards .......................................................................... 4.8-1

4.8.1 Environmental Setting ...................................................................................... 4.8-2 4.8.1.1 Study Area and Scope ............................................................................ 4.8-2 4.8.1.2 Risk Assessment Methodology ............................................................... 4.8-3 4.8.1.3 Existing Site Hazards ............................................................................ 4.8-32 4.8.1.4 Existing Site Contamination .................................................................. 4.8-32 4.8.1.5 Existing Site Spill Potential .................................................................... 4.8-36

4.8.2 Regulatory Setting ......................................................................................... 4.8-38 4.8.2.1 Federal Laws and Regulations .............................................................. 4.8-38 4.8.2.2 California Laws and Regulations ........................................................... 4.8-43 4.8.2.3 Local Laws and Regulations ................................................................. 4.8-50 4.8.2.4 Other Applicable Guidelines, National Codes, and Standards ............... 4.8-52 4.8.2.5 Regulatory Oversight ............................................................................ 4.8-53

4.8.3 Significance Criteria ....................................................................................... 4.8-53 4.8.4 Proposed Project Impacts .............................................................................. 4.8-56

4.8.4.1 Design Features .................................................................................... 4.8-56 4.8.4.2 CUP Requirements ............................................................................... 4.8-56 4.8.4.3 Characteristics of Crude Oil, Natural Gas, and Odorant ........................ 4.8-58 4.8.4.4 Release Scenarios at the Proposed Oil Project Site and Pipeline Route 4.8-61 4.8.4.5 Frequency Analysis of the Proposed Oil Project Site and Pipelines ...... 4.8-67 4.8.4.6 Consequence Analysis of the Proposed Oil Project Site and Pipelines . 4.8-69 4.8.4.7 Risk Analysis of the Proposed Oil Project Site and Pipelines ................ 4.8-72 4.8.4.8 Proposed Project Impacts ..................................................................... 4.8-77 4.8.4.9 Proposed City Maintenance Yard Project Risks .................................... 4.8-87


4.9 Hydrology and Water Quality ................................................................................... 4.9-1

4.9.1 Environmental Setting ...................................................................................... 4.9-1 4.9.1.1 Proposed Oil Project Site Topography and Drainage .............................. 4.9-1 4.9.1.2 Existing City Maintenance Yard Topography and Drainage ..................... 4.9-1 4.9.1.3 Pipeline Route Topography and Drainage ............................................... 4.9-1 4.9.1.4 Surface Water and Hydrology ................................................................. 4.9-2 4.9.1.5 Groundwater ........................................................................................... 4.9-4 4.9.1.6 Water Quality .......................................................................................... 4.9-5

4.9.2 Regulatory Setting ........................................................................................... 4.9-5 4.9.2.1 Federal Regulations and Policies ............................................................ 4.9-5 4.9.2.2 State Policies and Regulations ................................................................ 4.9-6 4.9.2.3 Local Policies and Regulations ................................................................ 4.9-8


4.9.4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 4.9-10

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4.9.4.2 Proposed Project Design Features ........................................................ 4.9-11 4.9.4.3 Applicant Prepared Studies ................................................................... 4.9-11 4.9.4.4 Impacts ................................................................................................. 4.9-11


4.10 Land Use/Recreation/Policy Consistency Analysis .............................................. 4.10-1

4.10.1 Environmental Setting .................................................................................... 4.10-1 4.10.1.1 Land Use............................................................................................... 4.10-1 4.10.1.2 Recreation ............................................................................................. 4.10-5

4.10.2 Regulatory Setting ......................................................................................... 4.10-6 4.10.2.1 Federal .................................................................................................. 4.10-6 4.10.2.2 State ..................................................................................................... 4.10-6 4.10.2.3 Local ..................................................................................................... 4.10-8

4.10.3 Significance Criteria ..................................................................................... 4.10-12 4.10.4 Impact Analysis and Mitigation Measures .................................................... 4.10-12

4.10.4.1 Land Use............................................................................................. 4.10-12 4.10.4.2 Recreation ........................................................................................... 4.10-21

4.10.5 Other Issue Area Mitigation Measure Impacts .............................................. 4.10-22 4.10.6 Cumulative Impacts ..................................................................................... 4.10-23 4.10.7 Land Use Policy Consistency Analysis ......................................................... 4.10-23

4.10.7.1 Hermosa Beach General Plan ............................................................. 4.10-23 4.10.7.2 City of Hermosa Beach Municipal Code .............................................. 4.10-34 4.10.7.3 City of Hermosa Beach Local Coastal Plan ......................................... 4.10-35 4.10.7.4 Coastal Act .......................................................................................... 4.10-38 4.10.7.5 Redondo Beach .................................................................................. 4.10-40 4.10.7.6 Torrance ............................................................................................. 4.10-41

4.10.8 Mitigation Monitoring Plan ............................................................................ 4.10-41 4.11 Noise and Vibration ................................................................................................. 4.11-1

4.11.1 Environmental Setting .................................................................................... 4.11-1 4.11.1.1 Characteristics of Noise ........................................................................ 4.11-1 4.11.1.2 Characteristics of Vibration ................................................................... 4.11-5 4.11.1.3 Project Area - Existing Noise and Vibration Environment ...................... 4.11-7

4.11.2 Regulatory Setting ....................................................................................... 4.11-17 4.11.2.1 City of Hermosa Beach Noise Standards ............................................ 4.11-17 4.11.2.2 City of Redondo Beach Noise Standards ............................................ 4.11-22 4.11.2.3 City of Torrance Noise Standards ....................................................... 4.11-25

4.11.3 Significance Criteria ..................................................................................... 4.11-28 4.11.3.1 Oil Production Site .............................................................................. 4.11-29 4.11.3.2 Pipeline Construction and Trucking Routes ......................................... 4.11-29 4.11.3.3 Relocated City Yard ............................................................................ 4.11-30 4.11.3.4 Significance Criteria Rationale ............................................................ 4.11-30

4.11.4 Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures ..................................................... 4.11-32 4.11.4.1 Proposed Oil Project Noise Impacts & Mitigation................................. 4.11-32 4.11.4.2 Traffic Noise Analysis .......................................................................... 4.11-90 4.11.4.3 Vibration Impact Analysis .................................................................... 4.11-94 4.11.4.4 Relocation of the City Yard .................................................................. 4.11-95 4.11.4.5 Temporary City Maintenance Yard .................................................... 4.11-118 4.11.4.6 Proposed City Maintenance Yard Parking Options ............................ 4.11-126

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4.11.5 Other Issue Area Mitigation Measure Impacts ............................................ 4.11-126 4.11.6 Cumulative Impacts and Mitigation Measures ............................................ 4.11-126 4.11.7 Mitigation Monitoring Plan .......................................................................... 4.11-127

4.12 Public Services and Utilities ................................................................................... 4.12-1

4.12.1 Environmental Setting .................................................................................... 4.12-1 4.12.2 Regulatory Setting ......................................................................................... 4.12-3 4.12.3 Significance Criteria ....................................................................................... 4.12-4 4.12.4 Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures ....................................................... 4.12-5 4.12.5 Cumulative Impacts ....................................................................................... 4.12-6

4.13 Transportation and Traffic ...................................................................................... 4.13-1

4.13.1 Summary of Project-Specific Traffic Studies .................................................. 4.13-1 4.13.2 Study Area ..................................................................................................... 4.13-1 4.13.3 Environmental Setting .................................................................................... 4.13-4

4.13.3.1 Roadway Network ................................................................................. 4.13-4 4.13.3.2 Existing Levels of Service ................................................................... 4.13-11

4.13.4 Regulatory Setting ....................................................................................... 4.13-24 4.13.4.1 State ................................................................................................... 4.13-24 4.13.4.2 Regional/Local .................................................................................... 4.13-24

4.13.5 Significance Criteria ..................................................................................... 4.13-30 4.13.5.1 City of Hermosa Beach ....................................................................... 4.13-30 4.13.5.2 City of Redondo Beach ....................................................................... 4.13-30 4.13.5.3 City of Torrance................................................................................... 4.13-30 4.13.5.4 Caltrans and Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program 4.13-30 4.13.5.5 Roadway/Freeway Segments.............................................................. 4.13-31

4.13.6 Proposed Oil Project Impacts and Mitigation Measures ............................... 4.13-31 4.13.6.1 Design Features, Operational Practices, & Conditions of Approval ..... 4.13-31 4.13.6.2 Project Trip Generation ....................................................................... 4.13-36 4.13.6.3 Project Parking .................................................................................... 4.13-40 4.13.6.4 Project Traffic Conditions Roadways ................................................... 4.13-40 4.13.6.5 Project Traffic Conditions Intersections ............................................... 4.13-40 4.13.6.6 Proposed Oil Project Impacts .............................................................. 4.13-41

4.13.7 Proposed City Maintenance Yard Project ..................................................... 4.13-49 4.13.8 Impacts of Other Issue Area Mitigation Measures ........................................ 4.13-52 4.13.9 Cumulative Impacts and Mitigation Measures .............................................. 4.13-52 4.13.10 Mitigation Monitoring Plan ......................................................................... 4.13-108

4.14 Water Resources ..................................................................................................... 4.14-1

4.14.1 Environmental Setting .................................................................................... 4.14-1 4.14.1.1 Sanitary Sewer Wastewater .................................................................. 4.14-1 4.14.1.2 Water Supply ........................................................................................ 4.14-1 4.14.1.3 Surface Runoff ...................................................................................... 4.14-2 4.14.1.4 Groundwater ......................................................................................... 4.14-3

4.14.2 Regulatory Setting ......................................................................................... 4.14-3 4.14.2.1 Federal Regulations and Policies .......................................................... 4.14-3 4.14.2.2 State Policies and Regulations .............................................................. 4.14-4 4.14.2.3 Local Policies and Regulations .............................................................. 4.14-5


4.14.4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 4.14-6

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4.14.4.2 Proposed Project Design Features ........................................................ 4.14-7 4.14.4.3 Impacts ................................................................................................. 4.14-8

4.14.5 Other Issue Area Mitigation Measure Impacts .............................................. 4.14-16 4.14.6 Cumulative Impacts and Mitigation Measures .............................................. 4.14-16 4.14.7 Mitigation Monitoring Plan ............................................................................ 4.14-17

4.15 Environmental Justice ............................................................................................ 4.15-1

4.15.1 Background .................................................................................................... 4.15-1 4.15.2 California State Lands Commission ............................................................... 4.15-2 4.15.3 Approach ....................................................................................................... 4.15-2 4.15.4 Environmental Setting .................................................................................... 4.15-3 4.15.5 Significance Criteria ....................................................................................... 4.15-4 4.15.6 Policy Impacts ................................................................................................ 4.15-5

5.0 Alternatives Screening ................................................................................................. 5-1 5.1 Description of Alternatives and Screening Analysis ................................................. 5-2

5.1.1 No Project Alternative ......................................................................................... 5-3 5.1.2 Alternative Drilling and Production Locations ...................................................... 5-4

5.1.2.1 Rosecrans Alternative Location .................................................................. 5-7 5.1.2.2 Exxon/Mobil Oil Torrance Refinery Alternative Location ............................. 5-9 5.1.2.3 AES Power Generating Station Alternative Location ................................ 5-11 5.1.2.4 Other Alternative Locations ...................................................................... 5-14

5.1.3 Alternative Facility Equipment or Production Arrangements .............................. 5-16 5.1.3.1 Reduced Equipment Alternative ............................................................... 5-16 5.1.3.2 Reduced Wells Alternative ....................................................................... 5-17 5.1.3.3 Reduced Timeframe Alternative ............................................................... 5-18

5.1.4 Alternative Transportation Arrangements .......................................................... 5-18 5.1.4.1 Use of Existing Pipelines .......................................................................... 5-19 5.1.4.2 Trucking of Crude Oil ............................................................................... 5-19 5.1.4.3 Greenbelt to the North Pipeline Route ...................................................... 5-20 5.1.4.4 Greenbelt to the South Pipeline Route ..................................................... 5-20

5.1.5 Alternative City Maintenance Yard Arrangements/Locations ............................. 5-21 5.1.5.1 Other Locations for the City Maintenance Yard Alternative ...................... 5-21 5.1.5.2 Alternative Locations for the Temporary Maintenance Yard ..................... 5-23 5.1.5.3 Split Location for the Maintenance Yard Alternative ................................. 5-23 5.1.5.4 Phase 1 Construction of Permanent Yard ................................................ 5-24

5.1.6 Project Objectives ............................................................................................. 5-24 5.1.6.1 No Project Alternative and Project Objectives .......................................... 5-24 5.1.6.2 AES Site Alternative and Project Objectives ............................................. 5-25 5.1.6.3 Oil Development with Reduced Wells and Project Objectives .................. 5-25 5.1.6.4 Oil Development with Reduced Timeframe and Project Objectives .......... 5-25 5.1.6.5 Use of Existing Pipelines and Project Objectives...................................... 5-25 5.1.6.6 Phase 1 Permanent Yard Construction and Project Objectives ................ 5-26

6.0 Impacts and Comparison of Alternatives ................................................................... 6-1

6.1 Impacts of Alternatives ........................................................................................ 6-2 6.1.1 No Project Alternative ................................................................................ 6-2 6.1.2 AES Site Alternative ................................................................................... 6-3 6.1.3 Reduced Wells Alternative ....................................................................... 6-15 6.1.4 Existing Pipelines Alternative ................................................................... 6-23 6.1.5 Phase 1 City Maintenance Yard Construction .......................................... 6-27

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6.2 Proposed Project Options and Scenarios .......................................................... 6-30 6.2.1 Valve Box Options .................................................................................... 6-30 6.2.2 Pipeline Scenarios ................................................................................... 6-30 6.2.3 City Maintenance Yard No Added Parking/Parking Option ....................... 6-30 6.2.4 Phase 2 Unsuccessful Scenario ............................................................... 6-31

6.3 Comparison of Proposed Project and Alternatives ............................................ 6-32 6.3.1 Environmentally Superior Alternative Analysis ......................................... 6-32

No Project Alternative Compared to the Proposed Project ................................ 6-34 AES Site Alternative Compared to Proposed Project ........................................ 6-34 Reduced Wells Alternative Compared to Proposed Project............................... 6-37 Reduced Timeframe Alternative Compared to Proposed Project ...................... 6-38 Existing Pipelines Alternative Compared to Proposed Project ........................... 6-38 Phase 1 City Maintenance Yard Construction Compared to Proposed Project.. 6-39

6.3.2 Environmentally Superior Alternative ........................................................ 6-39 7.0 Other CEQA-Mandated Sections ................................................................................. 7-1

7.1 Unavoidable Significant Adverse Effects ............................................................. 7-1 7.2 Growth Inducing Impacts .................................................................................... 7-2

7.2.1 Removal of an Impediment to Growth ........................................................ 7-2 7.2.2 Economic Growth ....................................................................................... 7-2 7.2.3 Precedent-Setting Action ............................................................................ 7-3 7.2.4 Development of Open Space ..................................................................... 7-3

7.3 Known Areas of Controversy or Unresolved Issues ............................................ 7-3 8.0 Summary of Mitigation Measures and Mitigation Monitoring Plan ........................... 8-1

8.1 Mitigation Monitoring Program ............................................................................ 8-1 8.2 Monitoring Authority and Enforcement Responsibility ......................................... 8-1 8.3 Mitigation Compliance Responsibility .................................................................. 8-2 8.4 General Monitoring Procedures .......................................................................... 8-2 8.5 Mitigation Monitoring Table ................................................................................. 8-3

9.0 List of Preparers and Agencies/Individuals Consulted During EIR Preparation ..... 9-1 10.0 References .................................................................................................................. 10-1

Aesthetics and Visual Resources ................................................................................. 10-1 Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases .............................................................................. 10-1 Biological Resources .................................................................................................... 10-4 Cultural Resources ....................................................................................................... 10-6 Energy and Mineral Resources .................................................................................... 10-8 Fire Protection and Emergency Response ................................................................... 10-9 Geological Resources/Soils .......................................................................................... 10-9 Safety, Risk of Upset, and Hazards ............................................................................ 10-10 Hydrology and Water Quality ...................................................................................... 10-13 Land Use/Recreation/Policy Consistency Analysis ..................................................... 10-14 Noise and Vibration .................................................................................................... 10-14 Public Services and Utilities ....................................................................................... 10-15 Transportation and Traffic .......................................................................................... 10-15 Water Resources ........................................................................................................ 10-16 Environmental Justice ................................................................................................ 10-17

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Appendices (on the CD) Appendix A- Project Description Design Data

Appendix B - Air Emission Calculations

Appendix C - Risk Assessment Calculations

Appendix D - Traffic Impact Analysis

Appendix E - Noise Impact Analysis

Appendix F Settlement Agreement and Other Entitlements

Appendix G Cultural Resources Technical Study

Appendix H Notice of Preparation, Scoping Document, Comments, and Responses

Appendix I Soil Engineering and Engineering Geology Investigation

Appendix K Public Notification List

Appendix L 1993 Conditional Use Permit (City Council Resolution No. 93-5632)

Appendix M Oil and Gas Lease No. 2 between the City and E&B

Appendix N Settlement Agreement and Release executed by the City Council on March 2, 2012.

Appendix O Aesthetics - Visual Simulations.

Appendix P Proposed Coastal Land Use Plan policies regulating oil and gas recovery.

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Tables Table 1.1 Project Planning Information ................................................................................... 1-2 Table 2.1Proposed Project Schedule Summary ...................................................................... 2-4 Table 2.2Proposed Oil Project Design Parameters ............................................................... 2-11 Table 2.3Phase 1 Project Schedule ...................................................................................... 2-19 Table 2.4Phase 1 Vehicle Trip Summary .............................................................................. 2-21 Table 2.5Phase 2 Drilling Chemicals ..................................................................................... 2-32 Table 2.6Phase 2 Testing Chemicals .................................................................................... 2-37 Table 2.7Phase 2 Project Schedule ...................................................................................... 2-39 Table 2.8Phase 2 Vehicle Trip Summary .............................................................................. 2-39 Table 2.9Phase 3 and 4 Processing Equipment Listing ......................................................... 2-45 Table 2.10Phase 3 Project Schedule .................................................................................... 2-57 Table 2.11Phase 3 Vehicle Trip Summary ............................................................................ 2-58 Table 2.12Phase 4 Drilling Chemicals ................................................................................... 2-68 Table 2.13Phase 4 Project Schedule .................................................................................... 2-69 Table 2.14Phase 4 Vehicle Trip Summary ............................................................................ 2-70 Table 2.15Proposed Oil Project Parking Requirements ......................................................... 2-71 Table 2.15E&B Oil Development Project Permits/Approvals ................................................. 2-83 Table 2.16Relocation of City Maintenance Yard Project Permits/Approvals .......................... 2-85 Table 4.2-1Historical Meteorological Data ............................................................................ 4.2-2 Table 4.2-2State and National Ambient Air Quality Standards ............................................. 4.2-5 Table 4.2-3SCAQMD Air Quality Data for Southwest Coastal LA County Sub-Region (Project Area) ..................................................................................................................... 4.2-7 Table 4.2-4Global Warming Potential of Various Gases ..................................................... 4.2-14 Table 4.2-5Electricity Generation Resource Mix and Greenhouse Gas Emissions ............. 4.2-15 Table 4.2-6SCAQMD Air Quality Significance Thresholds ................................................. 4.2-32 Table 4.2-7Construction Criteria Emissions ....................................................................... 4.2-36 Table 4.2-8Construction Criteria Emissions: Mitigated ....................................................... 4.2-39 Table 4.2-9Operational Criteria Emissions ......................................................................... 4.2-44 Table 4.2-10Operational Criteria Emissions: Mitigated ....................................................... 4.2-46 Table 4.2-11Localized Modeling Results for Combustion Source Particulate Matter .......... 4.2-48 Table 4.2-12Localized Modeling Results for Combustion Source Particulate Matter: Mitigated .... ................................................................................................................... 4.2-49 Table 4.2-13GHG Emissions .............................................................................................. 4.2-58 Table 4.2-14Phase 4 Equipment Toxic Air Contaminants .................................................. 4.2-60 Table 4.2-15Health Risk Assessment Results: Unmitigated ............................................... 4.2-61 Table 4.2-16Health Risk Assessment Results: Mitigated ................................................... 4.2-62 Table 4.3-1 Endangered, Threatened, and Special Status Species in Project Area ............. 4.3-8 Table 4.4-1Mitigation Measures ......................................................................................... 4.4-24 Table 4.5-1California Energy Sources and Annual Consumption ......................................... 4.5-1 Table 4.5-2Energy Consumption in California by Sector and by Form ................................. 4.5-3 Table 4.6-1Fire Stations Available to Respond to an Emergency at the Project Site ............ 4.6-2

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Table 4.6-2Applicable Codes, Standards, and Guidelines .................................................... 4.6-5 Table 4.6-3 Applicable IRI, CCPS, NFPA, and API Equipment Spacing Requirements ...... 4.6-11 Table 4.7-1General Stratigraphic Section for Hermosa Beach Oil field Area ........................ 4.7-3

Table 4.8-1Frequencies for Common Events ....................................................................... 4.8-8 Table 4.8-2Frequencies for Fatality Events ........................................................................ 4.8-11 Table 4.8-3DOT National Gas Transmission Pipelines Incident Causes ............................ 4.8-12 Table 4.8-4Thermal Radiation Serious Injury and Impacts ................................................. 4.8-22 Table 4.8-5Overpressure Damage ..................................................................................... 4.8-23 Table 4.8-6Toxicological Effects of H2S ............................................................................. 4.8-25 Table 4.8-7Fatality and Serious Injury Rates ...................................................................... 4.8-27 Table 4.8-8Event Tree Probabilities ................................................................................... 4.8-30 Table 4.8-9Regulatory Oversight Responsibilities .............................................................. 4.8-54 Table 4.8-10Facility Release Scenarios ............................................................................. 4.8-63 Table 4.8-11Blowout and Loss of Well Control Frequencies .............................................. 4.8-67 Table 4.8-12Scenario Failure Rates ................................................................................... 4.8-68 Table 4.8-13Population Information ................................................................................... 4.8-73 Table 4.8-14Potential Proposed Oil Project Pipeline Spill Volumes .................................... 4.8-83 Table 4.10-1Proposed Project General Land Use Plan Conflicts ..................................... 4.10-13 Table 4.10-2Proposed City Maintenance Yard General Land Use Plan Conflicts ............. 4.10-18 Table 4.11-1Common Environmental Noise Levels ............................................................ 4.11-2 Table 4.11-2Noise Control Metrics ..................................................................................... 4.11-5 Table 4.11-3Typical Levels of Ground-Borne Vibration ...................................................... 4.11-6 Table 4.11-4Summary of Existing Ambient Leq Noise Levels Around the Project Site ....... 4.11-9 Table 4.11-5Summary of Existing Ambient L50 Noise Levels Around the Project Site ..... 4.11-10 Table 4.11-6Existing Ambient Noise Levels Around the Project Site - Additional Statistics .......... ................................................................................................................. 4.11-10 Table 4.11-7Comparison of Noise Monitoring Results from the Truck and Pipeline Routes ......... ................................................................................................................. 4.11-11 Table 4.11-8Truck and Pipeline Route Ambient Noise Measurement Summary* ............. 4.11-14 Table 4.11-9Summary of Existing Ambient Noise Levels around the City Yard Relocation Site ... ................................................................................................................. 4.11-16 Table 4.11-10Recalculated Daytime Ambient Noise Levels around the City Yard Relocation Site ................................................................................................................. 4.11-16 Table 4.11-11Baseline Vibration Levels (2013) ................................................................ 4.11-17 Table 4.11-12Baseline Vibration Levels (2012) ................................................................ 4.11-17 Table 4.11-13Phase 1 Noise Models - Equipment Usage and Noise Level Data.............. 4.11-34 Table 4.11-14Phase 1 - Predicted Demolition Noise Impact............................................. 4.11-36 Table 4.11-15Phase 1 - Predicted Construction Noise Impact ......................................... 4.11-36 Table 4.11-16Phase 1 - Predicted Demolition Noise Impact with Additional Mitigation ..... 4.11-42 Table 4.11-17Phase 1 - Predicted Construction Noise Impact with Additional Mitigation .. 4.11-42 Table 4.11-18Phase 2 Noise Models - Equipment Usage and Noise Level Data.............. 4.11-48 Table 4.11-19Phase 2 - Predicted Drilling & Test Production Noise Impact ..................... 4.11-52 Table 4.11-20Phase 2 - Compliance with the Hermosa Beach Oil Code .......................... 4.11-52 Table 4.11-21Phase 2 - Predicted Test Production (Only) Noise Impact .......................... 4.11-53 Table 4.11-22Phase 2 - Predicted Drilling & Test Production Noise Impact with Mitigation .......... ................................................................................................................. 4.11-56

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Table 4.11-23Phase 2 - Compliance with the Hermosa Beach Oil Code (with Mitigation) ............ ................................................................................................................. 4.11-57 Table 4.11-24Phase 3 Site Construction Noise Model - Equipment Usage and Noise Level Data ................................................................................................................. 4.11-61 Table 4.11-25Phase 3 - Predicted Site Construction Noise Impact .................................. 4.11-61 Table 4.11-26Phase 3 - Predicted Site Construction Noise Impact with Additional Mitigation....... ................................................................................................................. 4.11-64 Table 4.11-27Phase 3 Pipeline Construction Noise Models Equipment Usage and Noise Level Data ................................................................................................................. 4.11-68 Table 4.11-28Phase 3 - Predicted Pipeline Construction Noise Impact ............................ 4.11-76 Table 4.11-29Phase 4 Noise Model - Equipment Usage and Noise Level Data ............... 4.11-78 Table 4.11-30Phase 4 - Predicted Drilling + Production Noise Impact ............................. 4.11-79 Table 4.11-31Phase 4 - Compliance with the Hermosa Beach Oil Code .......................... 4.11-79 Table 4.11-32Phase 4 - Predicted Drilling + Production Noise Impact with Mitigation ...... 4.11-85 Table 4.11-33Phase 4 - Compliance with the Hermosa Beach Oil Code (with Mitigation) 4.11-85 Table 4.11-34Phase 4 - Predicted Production (only) Noise Impact ................................... 4.11-86 Table 4.11-35Phase 4 - Predicted Production (only) Noise Impact with mitigation ........... 4.11-89 Table 4.11-36Calculated Traffic CNEL Noise Level Increases on Valley Drive ................ 4.11-93 Table 4.11-37Demolition & Construction Equipment Ground Vibration Levels ................. 4.11-94 Table 4.11-38City Maintenance Yard Relocation Demolition & Construction Equipment Usage and Noise Level Data ....................................................................................................... 4.11-97 Table 4.11-39Relocated City Yard - Predicted Demolition Noise Impact .........................4.11-102 Table 4.11-40Relocated City Yard - Predicted Construction Noise Impact ......................4.11-103 Table 4.11-41Relocated City Yard - Predicted Demolition Noise Impact with Mitigation ..4.11-105 Table 4.11-42Relocated City Yard - Predicted Construction Noise Impact With Additional Noise Mitigation ................................................................................................................4.11-110 Table 4.11-43Relocated City Yard - Predicted Operational Noise Impact........................4.11-111 Table 4.11-44Relocated City Yard - Predicted Operational Noise Impact with Mitigation ............. ................................................................................................................4.11-112 Table 4.11-45Temporary City Yard - Predicted Operational Noise Impact ......................4.11-119 Table 4.11-46Temporary City Yard - Predicted Operational Noise Impact with Mitigation ............ ................................................................................................................4.11-120 Table 4.14-1Level of Service Definitions Signalized and Unsignalized Intersections ........ 4.14-11 Table 4.14-3Level of Service Descriptions ....................................................................... 4.14-13 Table 4.14-4Existing Intersection Level of Service Summary (ICU Signalized Intersections) .... ................................................................................................................. 4.14-15 Table 4.14-5Existing Intersection Level of Service Summary (HCM Caltrans and Torrance Intersection) ................................................................................................................. 4.14-18 Table 4.14-6Existing Roadway/Freeway Segment Level of Service Summary ................. 4.14-20 Table 4.14-7Proposed Oil Project Trip Generation Estimates .......................................... 4.14-38 Table 4.13-8City Maintenance Yard Relocation with Proposed Oil Project Intersection LOS Comparison ................................................................................................................. 4.14-49 Table 4.13-9Year 2015 plus Phase 1 Intersection Level of Service Summary (ICU - Signalized Intersections) ................................................................................................................. 4.14-63 Table 4.13-10Year 2015 plus Phase 1 Intersection Level of Service Summary (HCM Caltrans and Torrance Intersections .............................................................................................. 4.14-67 Table 4.13-11Year 2015 plus Phase 2 Intersection Level of Service Summary (ICU Signalized Intersections) ................................................................................................................. 4.14-69 Table 4.13-12Year 2015 plus Phase 2 Intersection Level of Service Summary (HCM Caltrans and Torrance Intersections .............................................................................................. 4.14-73

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Table 4.13-13Year 2016 plus Phase 3 Intersection Level of Service Summary (ICU Signalized Intersections) ................................................................................................................. 4.14-75 Table 4.13-14Year 2016 plus Phase 3 Intersection Level of Service Summary (Caltrans and Torrance Intersections) .................................................................................................... 4.14-79 Table 4.13-15Year 2018 plus Phase 4 Intersection Level of Service Summary (ICU Signalized Intersection) ................................................................................................................. 4.14-81 Table 4.13-16Year 2018 plus Phase 4 Intersection Level of Service Summary (HCM Caltrans and Torrance Intersections) ............................................................................................. 4.14-85 Table 4.13-17Build out Year 2035 plus Phase 4 Intersection Level of Service Summary (ICU Signalized Intersections) .................................................................................................. 4.14-87 Table 4.13-18Build out Year 2035 plus Phase 4 Intersection Level of Service Summary (HCM Caltrans and Torrance Intersections) ............................................................................... 4.14-91 Table 4.13-19Phase 1 Roadway Segment Analysis ......................................................... 4.14-93 Table 4.13-20Phase 2 Roadway Segment Analysis ......................................................... 4.14-98 Table 4.13-21Phase 3 Roadway Segment Analysis ........................................................4.14-103 Table 4.13-22Phase 4 Roadway Segment Analysis ........................................................4.14-108 Table 4.13-23Operations Roadway Segment Analysis....................................................4.14-113

Table 5.1Summary Results of the Alternatives Screening Analysis ......................................... 5-3 Table 6.1 Proposed Project Options - Impact Comparison .............................................. 6-31 Table 6.2 Proposed Project - Significant Unavoidable Impacts Summary ........................ 6-34 Table 6.3 Proposed Project Versus Alternatives - Significant Unavoidable Impacts Only 6-36 Table 6.4 Proposed Project Versus Project Component Alternatives - Significant Unavoidable Impacts Only .................................................................................................... 6-37 Table 8-1 Aesthetics and Visual Resources ....................................................................... 8-4 Table 8-2 Air Quality and GHGs...................................................................................... 8-10 Table 8-3 Biological Resources ....................................................................................... 8-16 Table 8-4 Cultural Resources .......................................................................................... 8-18 Table 8-5 Fire Protection and Emergency Response ....................................................... 8-21 Table 8-6 Geological Resources/Soils ............................................................................. 8-24 Table 8-7 Safety, Risk of Upset and Hazards .................................................................. 8-29 Table 8-8 Hydrology and Water Quality ........................................................................... 8-31 Table 8-9 Noise and Vibration ......................................................................................... 8-33 Table 8-10 Transportation and Circulation ......................................................................... 8-39 Table 8-11 Water Resources ............................................................................................. 8-41

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List of Figures

Figure 2.1Proposed Project Location ...................................................................................... 2-3 Figure 2.2Historical Wells Drilled in the Los Angeles Basin ..................................................... 2-6 Figure 2.3Existing Site Conditions........................................................................................... 2-8 Figure 2.4Project Site and Area Land Uses (Zoning Map) ...................................................... 2-9 Figure 2.5Project Site and Pipeline/Electrical Connections ................................................... 2-12 Figure 2.6Proposed Oil Project Phase 1 Conceptual Site Plan ............................................. 2-15 Figure 2.7Proposed Oil Project Lease Areas ........................................................................ 2-24 Figure 2.8Applicant Proposed Oil Project Lease Areas Cross Section .................................. 2-26 Figure 2.9Proposed Conceptual Site Plan - Project Phase 2................................................. 2-27 Figure 2.10Typical Well Bore and Casing ............................................................................. 2-30 Figure 2.12Phase 2 Process Flow Diagram .......................................................................... 2-34 Figure 2.12Truck Routes from Highway 405 to Project Site .................................................. 2-35 Figure 2.13Truck Routes to Highway 405 from the Project Site ............................................ 2-35 Figure 2.14Phase 3 Proposed Conceptual Site Plan ............................................................. 2-43 Figure 2.15Proposed Pipeline Routes ................................................................................... 2-49 Figure 2.16Typical Pipeline Construction Spread .................................................................. 2-52 Figure 2.18Phase 4 Process Flow Diagram .......................................................................... 2-60 Figure 2.17Phase 4 Site Plan with Drilling Rig ...................................................................... 2-63 Figure 2-18Cypress Parking Area ........................................................................................ 2-74 Figure 2.19Estimated Production Levels ............................................................................... 2-75 Figure 2.20City Yard Relocation Conceptual Site Plan: Temporary Location ........................ 2-78 Figure 2.21City Yard Relocation Conceptual Site Plan: Permanent Facility Parking Option .. 2-79 Figure 2.22City Yard Relocation Conceptual Site Plan: Permanent Facility No Added Parking Option ...................................................................................................................... 2-80 Figure 4.1-1Viewshed Analysis- Electric Drill Rig (Areas where the Drill Rig Can Be Seen) 4.1-30 Figure 4.1-2Viewshed Analysis- Workover Rig (Areas where the Rig Can Be Seen) ......... 4.1-31 Figure 4.1-3View Location Map .......................................................................................... 4.1-37 Figure 4.1-4aKOP 1: Proposed City Maintenance Yard Permanent Facility: Parking Option ...... ................................................................................................................... 4.1-38 Figure 4.1-4bKOP 1: Proposed City Maintenance Yard Permanent Facility: No Parking Option . ................................................................................................................... 4.1-39 Figure 4.1-5aKOP 2: Proposed City Maintenance Yard Permanent Facility: Parking Option ........ ................................................................................................................... 4.1-40 Figure 4.1-5bKOP 2: Proposed City Maintenance Yard Permanent Facility: No Parking Option .. ................................................................................................................... 4.1-41 Figure 4.1-6aKOP 3: Proposed City Maintenance Yard Permanent Facility: Parking Option ........ ................................................................................................................... 4.1-42 Figure 4.1-6bKOP 3: Proposed City Maintenance Yard Permanent Facility: No Parking Option .. ................................................................................................................... 4.1-43 Figure 4.1-7aKOP 4: Proposed City Maintenance Yard Permanent Facility: Parking Option ........ ................................................................................................................... 4.1-44 Figure 4.1-7bKOP 4: Proposed City Maintenance Yard Permanent Facility: No Parking Option .. ................................................................................................................... 4.1-45 Figure 4.1-8aKOP 5: Proposed City Maintenance Yard Permanent Facility: Parking Option ........ ................................................................................................................... 4.1-46 Figure 4.1-8bKOP 5: Proposed City Maintenance Yard Permanent Facility: No Parking Option .. ................................................................................................................... 4.1-47

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Figure 4.1-9KOP 6: During Phase 2 and Phase 4 with Drill Rig ......................................... 4.1-48 Figure 4.1-10KOP 7: During Phase 2 and 4 with Drill Rig .................................................. 4.1-49 Figure 4.1-11KOP 10: During Phase 2 and 4 with Drill Rig ................................................ 4.1-50 Figure 4.1-12KOP 10: Phase 4 with Workover Rig During Maintenance at Well 34 ........... 4.1-51 Figure 4.1-13KOP 11: During Phase 2 or 4 with Drill Rig ................................................... 4.1-52 Figure 4.1-14KOP 11: Phase 4 with Workover Rig During Maintenance at Well 34 ........... 4.1-53 Figure 4.1-15KOP 11: Phase 4 During Ongoing Operations .............................................. 4.1-54 Figure 4.1-16KOP 12: During Phase 2 or 4 with Drill Rig ................................................... 4.1-55 Figure 4.1-17KOP 12: Phase 4 with Workover Rig During Maintenance at Well 2 ............. 4.1-56 Figure 4.1-18KOP 13: Completion of Phase 1 Improvements ............................................ 4.1-57 Figure 4.1-19KOP 13: During Phase 2 or 4 with Drill Rig ................................................... 4.1-58 Figure 4.1-20KOP 13: Phase 4 with Workover Rig During Maintenance at Well 2 ............ 4.1-59 Figure 4.1-21KOP 13: Phase 4 During Ongoing Operations .............................................. 4.1-60 Figure 4.1-22aKOP 14: During Phase 2 with Drill Rig at Well 1 .......................................... 4.1-61 Figure 4.1-22bKOP 14: During Phase 2 with Drill Rig at Well 1 WIDE ANGLE................... 4.1-62 Figure 4.1-23aKOP 14: Phase 4 with Drill Rig Onsite at Well 3 .......................................... 4.1-63 Figure 4.1-23bKOP 14: Phase 4 with Drill Rig Onsite at Well 3 WIDE ANGLE ................... 4.1-64 Figure 4.1-24aKOP 14: Phase 4 with Workover Rig during Maintenance at Well 3 ............ 4.1-65

Figure 4.1-24b .... KOP 14: Phase 4 with Workover Rig during Maintenance at Well 3 WIDE ANGLE ................................................................................................................... 4.1-66 Figure 4.1-25KOP 14: Phase 4 During Ongoing Operations .............................................. 4.1-67 Figure 4.1-26KOP 15: During Phase 2 with Drill Rig at Well 4 ............................................ 4.1-68 Figure 4.1-27KOP 15: Phase 4 with Drill Rig Onsite at Well 17 ......................................... 4.1-69 Figure 4.1-28KOP 15: Phase 4 with Workover Rig during Maintenance at Well 17 ............ 4.1-70 Figure 4.1-29KOP 15: Phase 4 During Ongoing Operations .............................................. 4.1-71 Figure 4.1-30KOP 17: Phase 4 with Drill Rig Onsite at Well 17 .......................................... 4.1-72 Figure 4.1-31KOP 17: Phase 4 with Workover Rig during Maintenance at Well 17 ............ 4.1-73 Figure 4.1-32KOP 17: Phase 4 During Ongoing Operations .............................................. 4.1-74 Figure 4.1-33KOP 18: During Phase 2 with Drill Rig at Well 4 ............................................ 4.1-75 Figure 4.1-34KOP 18: Phase 4 with Drill Rig Onsite at Well 18 .......................................... 4.1-76 Figure 4.1-35KOP 18: Phase 4 with Workover Rig during Maintenance at Well 18 ............ 4.1-77 Figure 4.1-36KOP 18: Phase 4 During Ongoing Operations .............................................. 4.1-78 Figure 4.1-37KOP 19: During Phase 2 with Drill Rig at Well 2 (rig not visible) .................... 4.1-79 Figure 4.1-38aKOP 19: Phase 4 with Drill Rig Onsite at Well 34 ........................................ 4.1-80 Figure 4.1-38bKOP 19: Phase 4 with Drill Rig Onsite at Well 34 WIDE ANGLE ................. 4.1-81 Figure 4.1-39KOP 19: Phase 4 with Workover Rig during Maintenance at Well 34 ............ 4.1-82 Figure 4.1-39KOP 19: Phase 4 with Workover Rig during Maintenance at Well 34: WIDE ANGLE ................................................................................................................... 4.1-83 Figure 4.1-41aKOP 20: During Phase 2 or 4 with Drill Rig ................................................. 4.1-85 Figure 4.1-41bKOP 20: During Phase 2 or 4 with Drill Rig: WIDE ANGLE ......................... 4.1-86 Figure 4.1-42aKOP 20: Phase 4 with Workover Rig during Maintenance at Well 2 ............ 4.1-87 Figure 4.1-42bKOP 20: Phase 4 with Workover Rig during Maintenance at Well 2: WIDE ANGLE ................................................................................................................... 4.1-88 Figure 4.1-43KOP 20: Phase 4 During Ongoing Operations .............................................. 4.1-89 Figure 4.2-1Wind Rose for King Harbor Meteorological Station ........................................... 4.2-3 Figure 4.2-2PM2.5 Annual Compliance Status - 2011 .......................................................... 4.2-10 Figure 4.2-3Ozone Annual Compliance Status - 2011........................................................ 4.2-11 Figure 4.2-4California GHG Emissions 2000-2011 ............................................................. 4.2-17 Figure 4.2-5Acute Impacts Health Index ............................................................................ 4.2-63 Figure 4.2-6Chronic Impacts Health Impacts ..................................................................... 4.2-64

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Figure 4.2-7Cancer Impacts Cancer Cases: Unmitigated ................................................... 4.2-65 Figure 4.2-8Cancer Impacts Cancer Cases: Mitigated ....................................................... 4.2-66 Figure 4.7-1Regional Fault Map ........................................................................................... 4.7-2 Figure 4.7-2Liquefaction and Landslides Map ...................................................................... 4.7-8

Figure 4.8-1Steps Involved in Developing a Quantitative Risk Assessment ......................... 4.8-5 Figure 4.8-2Existing Maintenance Facility Risk Profiles: Fatalities and Injuries .................. 4.8-34 Figure 4.8-3Storm Drain System in the Facility Vicinity ...................................................... 4.8-37 Figure 4.8-4Storm Drain System Pictures .......................................................................... 4.8-38 Figure 4.8-5Consequence Analysis Results: Fatality and Serious Injury ............................ 4.8-70 Figure 4.8-6Areas That Could Be Potentially Exposed ....................................................... 4.8-71 Figure 4.8-7Risk Profiles for the Fixed Facility and Gas Pipeline: Fatalities ....................... 4.8-75 Figure 4.8-8Risk Profiles for the Fixed Facility and Pipeline: Injuries .................................. 4.8-76 Figure 4.8-9Pipeline Profile ................................................................................................ 4.8-82 Figure 4.9-1Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the Proposed Project Area..................... 4.9-3 Figure 4.9-2Location of Barrier Injection Wells in the Proposed Project Area ....................... 4.9-4 Figure 4.10-1Proposed Project Location ............................................................................ 4.10-4 Figure 4.10-2Project Site and Area Land Uses ................................................................ 4.10-11 Figure 4.11-1Noise Monitoring Locations around the Project Site ...................................... 4.11-8 Figure 4.11-2Typical Noise Monitor Installation .................................................................. 4.11-9 Figure 4.11-4Noise Monitoring Locations along the Truck and Pipe Routes (2012 Study) 4.11-12 Figure 4.11-5Noise Monitoring Locations along the Truck and Pipe Routes (2012 Study) 4.11-12 Figure 4.11-6Noise Monitoring Locations along the Truck and Pipe Routes (2012 Study) 4.11-13 Figure 4.11-7Noise Monitoring Locations along the Truck and Pipe Routes (2012 Study) 4.11-13 Figure 4.11-8Noise Monitoring Locations around the City Yard Relocation Site ............... 4.11-15 Figure 4.11-9Phase 1 - Predicted Daily Leq Noise Contours during DEMOLITION for a Receiver Height of 5-ft ................................................................................................................. 4.11-37 Figure 4.11-10Phase 1 - Predicted Daily Leq Noise Contours during CONSTRUCTION for a Receiver Height of 5-ft ..................................................................................................... 4.11-38 Figure 4.11-11Phase 1 - Predicted Daily Leq Noise Contours during DEMOLITION for a Receiver Height of 20-ft ................................................................................................... 4.11-39 Figure 4.11-12Phase 1 - Predicted Daily Leq Noise Contours during CONSTRUCTION for Receiver Height of 20-ft ................................................................................................... 4.11-40 Figure 4.11-13Phase 1 - Predicted Daily Leq Noise Contours during DEMOLITION with Mitigation for a Receiver Height of 5-ft ............................................................................. 4.11-42 Figure 4.11-14Phase 1 - Predicted Daily Leq Noise Contours during CONSTRUCTION with Mitigation for a Receiver Height of 5-ft ............................................................................. 4.11-43 Figure 4.11-15Phase 1 - Predicted Daily Leq Noise Contours during DEMOLITION with Mitigation for a Receiver Height of 20-ft ........................................................................... 4.11-44 Figure 4.11-16Phase 1 - Predicted Daily Leq Noise Contours during CONSTRUCTION with Mitigation for a Receiver Height of 20-ft ........................................................................... 4.11-45 Figure 4.11-17Phase 2 - Leq Noise Contours during DRILLING & TEST PRODUCTION for a Receiver Height of 5-ft ..................................................................................................... 4.11-49 Figure 4.11-18Phase 2 - Leq Noise Contours during DRILLING & TEST PRODUCTION for a Receiver Height of 20-ft ................................................................................................... 4.11-50 Figure 4.11-19Phase 2 - Leq Noise Contours during TEST PRODUCTION (ONLY) for a Receiver Height of 5-ft ..................................................................................................... 4.11-53

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Figure 4.11-20Phase 2 - Leq Noise Contours during TEST PRODUCTION (ONLY) for a Receiver Height of 20-ft ................................................................................................... 4.11-54 Figure 4.11-21Phase 2 - Leq Noise Contours during DRILLING & TEST PRODUCTION with Mitigation for a Receiver Height of 5-ft ............................................................................. 4.11-57 Figure 4.11-22Phase 2 - Leq Noise Contours during DRILLING & TEST PRODUCTION with Mitigation for a Receiver Height of 20-ft ........................................................................... 4.11-58 Figure 4.11-23Phase 3 - Leq Noise Contours during SITE CONSTRUCTION for a Receiver Height of 5-ft ................................................................................................................. 4.11-61 Figure 4.11-24Phase 3 - Leq Noise Contours during SITE CONSTRUCTION for a Receiver Height of 20-ft ................................................................................................................. 4.11-62 Figure 4.11-25Phase 3 - Leq Noise Contours during SITE CONSTRUCTION with Mitigation for a Receiver Height of 5-ft .................................................................................................. 4.11-66 Figure 4.11-26Phase 3 - Leq Noise Contours during SITE CONSTRUCTION with Mitigation for a Receiver Height of 20-ft ................................................................................................ 4.11-67 Figure 4.11-27Phase 3 - Leq Noise Contours during Pipeline Construction Valley Drive Scenario, Receiver Height of 5-feet .................................................................................. 4.11-70 Figure 4.11-28Phase 3 - Leq Noise Contours during Pipeline Construction Valley Drive Scenario, Receiver Height of 20-feet ................................................................................ 4.11-70 Figure 4.11-29Phase 3 - Leq Noise Contours during Pipeline Construction Anita Street Westbound Scenario, Receiver Height of 5-feet ............................................................... 4.11-71 Figure 4.11-30Phase 3 - Leq Noise Contours during Pipeline Construction Anita Street Westbound Scenario, Receiver Height of 20-feet ............................................................. 4.11-71 Figure 4.11-31Phase 3 - Leq Noise Contours during Pipeline Construction Anita Street Eastbound Scenario, Receiver Height of 5-feet ................................................................ 4.11-72 Figure 4.11-32Phase 3 - Leq Noise Contours during Pipeline Construction Anita Street Eastbound Scenario, Receiver Height of 20-feet .............................................................. 4.11-72 Figure 4.11-33Phase 3 - Leq Noise Contours during Pipeline Construction Redondo Beach Edison Corridor Scenario, Receiver Height of 5-feet ........................................................ 4.11-73 Figure 4.11-34Phase 3 - Leq Noise Contours during Pipeline Construction Redondo Beach Edison Corridor Scenario, Receiver Height

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