Findings of Fact

1. Notice of the application was published in the Commission Daily Calendar on December 28, 2000. There are no unresolved matters or protests; a public hearing is not necessary.

2. ACTA requests authority to construct three new ACTA main tracks and two ACTA storage tracks underneath the proposed Del Amo Boulevard grade separation structure, in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County.

3. The Alameda Corridor and related rail projects are required to provide improved goods movement, to accommodate the Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles growth, reduce highway congestion, reduce air pollution and noise, which will benefit adjacent residential and industrial areas.

4. Public convenience, necessity and safety require the construction of three ACTA main tracks and two ACTA storage tracks underneath the proposed Del Amo Boulevard grade separation structure, in connection with the Alameda Corridor project, as set forth in Appendix A, as set forth in Appendix A, and as more fully described in the application.

5. ACTA is the lead agency for this project under the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA), as amended.

6. The Commission is a responsible agency for this project and has reviewed and considered the lead agency's EIR, EIS, and U.S. Department of Transportation Record of Decision.