6. Proposed Facilities Description

The Application describes the facilities proposed and related costs. SCE included a project description and map in its request.¹⁰

The Proposed Project will meet the objectives of serving projected electrical demand requirements in the City of Hanford and the surrounding unincorporated areas of Kings County located in SCE's service territory in a cost-effective manner while maintaining electrical system reliability, enhancing operational flexibility and minimizing environmental impact. While other alternatives would satisfy the project objectives, they would require longer lines, resulting in greater impacts on air quality, noise level and biological resources.

The Application includes a list of governmental agencies that were contacted regarding the Proposed Project.¹¹ These agencies include the City of Hanford, Kings County, and the California Native American Heritage Commission regarding the presence of Native American cultural resources.

¹⁰ PEA, Section 3.0.

¹¹ Application at 8.