6. CEQA

CEQA requires the Commission as the designated lead agency to assess the potential environmental impact of a project in order that adverse effects are avoided, alternatives are investigated, and environmental quality is restored or enhanced to the fullest extent possible. Pursuant to the limited facilities-based authority granted in this decision, Applicant will not be constructing any facilities. Therefore, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that granting this application will have an adverse effect upon the environment. Applicant must file for additional full facilities-based authority, and submit to any required CEQA review, before it can construct facilities.