1. Mitigation Measure V-16c

SCE has requested that this mitigation measure be deleted, because it is unnecessary in connection with the route being approved in this decision. We agree with SCE's request, and we note that Mitigation Measure V.16c is not included in the list of Mitigation Measures set forth in Attachment A to this decision. However, we also note that Mitigation Measure V-16c applies only to the portion of the transmission line within the ANF. Thus, the Forest Service, in its own decision on the proposed project, will also have to determine whether or not the additional siting study called for in Mitigation Measure V-16c still needs to be performed.