V. California Environmental Quality Act (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. Since applicant states that it will not be constructing any facilities for the purpose of providing interexchange services, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that granting this application will have an adverse impact upon the environment. Applicant must file for additional authority, and submit to any required CEQA review, before it can construct facilities.