8. Findings of the Environmental
Review Process

The EIR evaluated the various alternatives. The Final EIR identified Alternative 1, the Proposed Project, as the Environmentally Superior Alternative. We agree with the conclusion. The Proposed Project shall be designated as the Environmentally Superior Alternative.

Although the Environmentally Superior Alternative is the least environmentally damaging alternative, it does not mitigate all significant environmental impacts as described below and as further described in the Final EIR at ES-11 to ES-14:

Air Quality: Air quality impacts will be significant based on the SCAQMD significant thresholds for NOx, PM10 and PM2.5. The Final EIR further concludes that (1) significant impacts to air quality would likely occur during project construction associated with the Proposed Project; (2) significant impacts are based on daily thresholds, and these impacts would be temporary; (3) all air quality impacts associated with construction of the Proposed Project would cease after site preparation; and (4) there would be no long-term impacts to air quality from the Proposed Project.

Before approving this Application for a PTC, the Commission must certify the EIR. (CEQA Guidelines § 15090.)

We hereby certify that:

· The EIR has been completed in compliance with CEQA.

· The EIR was presented to the Commission, and the Commission has received, reviewed, and considered the information contained in the EIR.

The EIR reflects the Commission's independent judgment and analysis.

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