Comments on Draft EIR

During the 45-day public comment period, the Commission received numerous comments to the Draft EIR by mail, e-mail and/or facsimile. Comments were submitted from the following agencies: Southern California Association of Governments, South Coast Air Quality Management District, Department of Toxic Substances Control, Native American Heritage Commission and County of Los Angeles Fire Department. Organizations commenting on the Draft EIR were Ballona Ecosystem Education Project & Spirit of the Sage Council, Paragon Communities, Gabrielino/Tongva Indians of California Tribal Council and Grassroots Coalition (submitting two sets). Two individuals, Dr. Bernard Endres and Leslie Purcell submitted written comments, as well as the applicant SoCalGas. In addition, Energy Division summarized the comments that were received at the June 28, 2004, public meeting. Each of the comments was included in the Final EIR along with written responses to the comments and any changes to the Draft EIR that were warranted by the comments.