V. Public Convenience and Necessity

According to applicants, the Project will allow for the predicted high growth of future telecommunications traffic and alleviate congestion on the existing telecommunications networks. We agree. The Project should serve the public interest by increasing the capacity for telecommunications connections between California's major cities. Therefore, we find that the public convenience and necessity warrants construction of the Project as described in the EIR and as modified by SLC's adopted mitigation monitoring program. Again, we caution applicants that they must obtain all necessary permits and petition to modify this decision should any aspect of the project change while obtaining permits and authorizations for construction.