Malburg Generating Station
Application for CertificationTable of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
VOLUME I
Page
LIST OF TABLES...... xi
LIST OF FIGURES...... xvi
ACRONYMS...... xix
DATA ADEQUACY WORKSHEET...... …...... …………………….d-1
LORS SUMMARY……………………………………………………………………………...l-1
PERMIT SUMMARY...... p-1
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY...... 1-1
1.1PROJECT OVERVIEW…...... 1-1
1.1.1Request for Expedited Application...... 1-2
1.2FACILITY DESCRIPTION...... 1-3
1.3PROJECT OBJECTIVES...... 1-4
1.4PROJECT OPERATIONS...... 1-4
1.5PROJECT SCHEDULE...... 1-5
1.6PROJECT OWNERSHIP...... 1-5
1.6.1Applicant...... 1-5
1.6.2Management of the Utilities Department...... 1-5
1.6.3Local Government Finance...... 1-7
1.7WATER SUPPLY...... 1-7
1.8FUEL SUPPLY...... 1-7
1.9TRANSMISSION...... 1-8
1.10 PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS...... 1-8
1.10.1Air Quality...... 1-8
1.10.2Biological Resources...... 1-8
1.10.3Cultural Resources...... 1-9
1.10.4Land Use...... 1-9
1.10.5Noise...... 1-9
1.10.6Public Health...... 1-9
1.10.7Worker Safety and Health...... 1-10
1.10.8Socioeconomics...... 1-10
1.10.9Agriculture and Soils...... 1-10
1.10.10 Traffic and Transportation...... 1-10
1.10.11 Visual Resources...... 1-10
1.10.12 Hazardous Materials Handling...... 1-11
1.10.13 Waste Management...... 1-11
1.10.14 Water Resources...... 1-11
1.10.15 Geologic Hazards and Resources...... 1-12
1.10.16 Paleontological Resources...... 1-12
1.11PROJECT ALTERNATIVES...... 1-12
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(continued)
2.0DEMAND CONFORMANCE...... 2-1
2.1NEED FOR PROJECT...... 2-1
2.1.1The Cal-ISO Articulation of Need...... 2-1
2.1.2Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Articulation of Need2-2
2.1.3City of Vernon Articulation of Need...... 2-2
2.2THE PROJECT PROVIDES LOAD CENTER GENERATION...... 2-3
3.0GENERATION FACILITY DESCRIPTION, DESIGN, AND OPERATION....3-1
3.1INTRODUCTION...... 3-1
3.2PROJECT LOCATION...... 3-2
3.3POWER PLANT SITE DESCRIPTION...... 3-2
3.4POWER GENERATION FACILITY...... 3-2
3.4.1Existing Units...... 3-3
3.4.2MGS Site Arrangement...... 3-3
3.4.3Process Description...... 3-3
3.4.4Power Island...... 3-5
3.4.5Major Electrical Systems and Equipment...... 3-8
3.4.6Natural Gas Fuel Supply...... 3-13
3.4.7Water Supply and Consumptive Requirements...... 3-14
3.4.8Waste Management...... 3-17
3.4.9Hazardous Material Management...... 3-20
3.4.10Air Emissions Control and Monitoring...... 3-21
3.4.11Fire Protection...... 3-23
3.4.12Plant Auxiliary and Safety Systems...... 3-23
3.4.13Hardware Functional Description...... 3-27
3.4.14Process Controllers...... 3-27
3.4.15Input/Output Cards...... 3-27
3.4.16Sequence of Events (SOE) Functionality...... 3-28
3.4.17Historical Storage and Retrieval (HSR) Functionality...... 3-28
3.4.18General Controls Logic...... 3-28
3.5POWER PLANT CIVIL/STRUCTURAL FEATURES...... 3-30
3.5.1CTGs, HRSGs, STG, and Balance-of-Plant Equipment.....3-30
3.5.2Stacks...... 3-31
3.5.3Major Building and/or Structures...... 3-31
3.5.4Water Storage Tanks...... 3-32
3.5.5Roads...... 3-32
3.5.6Fencing...... 3-32
3.5.7Sanitary Wastewater System...... 3-32
3.5.8Site Drainage...... 3-32
3.5.9Earthwork...... 3-33
3.5.10Ammonia Storage Facility...... 3-33
3.5.11Sanitary Sewer System...... 3-34
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3.6PROJECT CONSTRUCTION...... 3-36
3.6.1Construction Workforce and Mobilization...... 3-35
3.6.2Construction Plan...... 3-35
3.6.3Construction Equipment and Materials...... 3-37
3.6.4Hazardous Materials During Construction...... 3-37
3.6.5Solid Waste During Construction...... 3-38
3.6.6Wastewater During Construction...... 3-38
3.6.7Environmental Control During Construction...... 3-39
3.7FACILITY OPERATION...... 3-40
3.8SAFETY AND RELIABILITY...... 3-41
3.8.1Facility Safety...... 3-41
3.8.2Transmission Line and Safety Nuisance...... 3-43
3.8.3Reliability and Availability...... 3-43
3.8.4Applicable Power Plant Reliability LORS...... 3-50
3.9LORS...... 3-51
3.9.1Engineering Geology...... 3-51
3.9.2Civil and Structural Engineering...... 3-52
3.9.3Mechanical Engineering...... 3-52
3.9.4Electrical and Control Systems Engineering...... 3-52
3.9.5Seismic Design...... 3-52
3.10INVOLVED AGENCIES AND AGENCY CONTACTS...... 3-52
3.11REFERENCES...... 3-52
4.0FACILITY CLOSURE ...... 4-1
4.1TEMPORARY CLOSURE...... 4-1
4.2PERMANENT CLOSURE...... 4-1
5.0 TRANSMISSION FACILITIES ...... 5-1
5.1EXISTING TRANSMISSION SYSTEM DECRIPTION ...... 5-1
5.2INTERCONNECTION SYTSTEM IMPACT STUDY ...... 5-2
5.2.1Study Conditions and Assumptions ...... 5-2
5.2.2Power Flow Analysis ...... 5-2
5.2.3Transient Stability Study ...... 5-2
5.2.4Short Circuit Study and Facility Study ...... 5-3
6.0NATURAL GAS SUPPLY ...... 6-1
6.1GAS SUPPLY ...... 6-1
6.2PIPELINE CONSTRUCTION ...... 6-1
6.3ALTERNATIVE NATURAL GAS SERVICE ROUTES ...... 6-1
6.3.1Alternative 1...... 6-2
6.3.2Alternative 2...... 6-2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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7.0WATER SUPPLY...... 7-1
7.1WATER SOURCE...... 7-1
7.1.1Regional Potable Water Supply...... 7-1
7.1.2Reclaimed Water ...... 7-2
7.2WATER CONVEYANCE ...... 7-5
7.2.1Potable Water ...... 7-5
7.2.2Wastewater...... 7-5
7.2.3Reclaimed Water ...... 7-6
7.3LORS...... 7-6
7.4Involved Agencies and Contacts...... 7-7
7.5Permits Required and Permit Schedule ...... 7-7
7.6References ...... 7-8
8.0ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION...... 8.0-1
8.1AIR QUALITY...... ….8.1-1
8.1.1Affected Environment ...... 8.1-2
8.1.2Environmental Consequences ...... 8.1-8
8.1.3Cumulative Impact Protocol ...... 8.1-23
8.1.4Mitigation Measures ...... 8.1-23
8.1.5LORS ...... 8.1-24
8.1.6Agencies and Agency Contacts ...... 8.1-43
8.1.7Required Permits and Permitting Schedule ...... 8.1-43
8.1.8References...... 8.1-43
8.2BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES...... 8.2-1
8.2.1Affected Environment ...... 8.2-1
8.2.2Environmental Consequences ...... 8.2-4
8.2.3Abandonment/Closure ...... 8.2-5
8.2.4Cumulative Impacts ...... 8.2-5
8.2.5Mitigation Measures ...... 8.2-5
8.2.6LORS ...... 8.2-5
8.2.7Involved Agencies and Agency Contacts ...... 8.2-5
8.2.8Permits Required and Permit Schedule ...... 8.2-5
8.2.9References ...... 8.2-6
8.3CULTURAL RESOURCES ...... 8.3-1
8.3.1Affected Environment...... 8.3-1
8.3.2Environmental Consequences ...... 8.3-9
8.3.3Abandonment/Closure Impacts...... 8.3-11
8.3.4Cumulative Impacts ...... 8.3-12
8.3.5Mitigation Measures ...... 8.3-12
8.3.6LORS ...... 8.3-14
8.3.7Agencies and Agency Contacts ...... 8.3-17
8.3.8Required Permits and Permitting Schedule ...... 8.3-17
8.3.9References ...... 8.3-18
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8.4LAND USE ...... 8.4-1
8.4.1Affected Environment ...... 8.4-1
8.4.2Environmental Consequences ...... 8.4-2
8.4.3Abandonment/Closure Impacts ...... 8.4-6
8.4.4Cumulative Impacts ...... 8.4-6
8.4.5Mitigation Measures ...... 8.4-6
8.4.6LORS ...... 8.4-6
8.4.7Agencies and Agency Contacts ...... 8.4-9
8.4.8Required Permits and Permitting Schedule ...... 8.4-9
8.4.9References ...... 8.4-9
8.5NOISE...... 8.5-1
8.5.1Affected Environment ...... 8.5-1
8.5.2Environmental Consequences ...... 8.5-4
8.5.3Cumulative Impacts ...... 8.5-9
8.5.4Mitigation Measures ...... 8.5-9
8.5.5LORS ...... 8.5-11
8.5.6Agencies and Agency Contacts ...... 8.5-12
8.5.7Required Permits and Permitting Schedule ...... 8.5-12
8.5.8References ...... 8.5-12
8.6PUBLIC HEALTH...... 8.6-1
8.6.1Affected Environment ...... 8.6-2
8.6.2Environmental Consequences ...... 8.6-2
8.6.3Mitigation Measures ...... 8.6-10
8.6.4LORS ...... 8.6-11
8.6.5Agencies and Agency Contacts ...... 8.6-11
8.6.6Permits and Permitting Schedule ...... 8.6-11
8.6.7References ...... 8.6-11
8.7WORKER SAFETY AND HEALTH...... 8.7-1
8.7.1Workplace Description...... 8.7-1
8.7.2Occupational Safety and Health ...... 8.7-2
8.7.3Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP)...... 8.7-2
8.7.4Safety Training Programs ...... 8.7-8
8.7.5Fire Protection...... 8.7-9
8.7.6LORS ...... 8.7-13
8.7.7Involved Agencies and Agency Contacts ...... 8.7-13
8.7.8Permits Required...... 8.7-13
8.7.9References ...... 8.7-13
8.8SOCIOECONOMICS ...... 8.8-1
8.8.1Affected Environment...... 8.8-1
8.8.2Environmental Consequences ...... 8.8-6
8.8.3Abandonment/Closure Impacts...... 8.8-9
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8.8.4Cumulative Impacts ...... 8.8-9
8.8.5Mitigation Measures ...... 8.8-9
8.8.6LORS ...... 8.8-9
8.8.7Agencies and Agency Contacts ...... 8.8-10
8.8.8Required Permits and Permitting Schedule ...... 8.8-10
8.8.9References ...... 8.8-10
8.9AGRICULTURE AND SOILS...... 8.9-1
8.9.1Affected Environment...... 8.9-1
8.9.2Environmental Consequences ...... 8.9-3
8.9.3Abandonment/Closure Impacts...... 8.9-4
8.9.4Cumulative Impacts ...... 8.9-4
8.9.5Mitigation Measures ...... 8.9-4
8.9.6LORS ...... 8.9-5
8.9.7Agencies and Agency Contacts ...... 8.9-5
8.9.8Required Permits and Permitting Schedule ...... 8.9-5
8.9.9References ...... 8.9-5
8.10TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION...... 8.10-1
8.10.1Affected Environment...... 8.10-1
8.10.2Environmental Consequences ...... 8.10-5
8.10.3Abandonment/Closure Impacts...... 8.10-14
8.10.4.Cumulative Impacts ...... 8.10-14
8.10.5Mitigation Measures ...... 8.10-14
8.10.6LORS ...... 8.10-14
8.10.7Agencies and Agency Contacts ...... 8.10-17
8.10.8Required Permits and Permitting Schedule ...... 8.10-17
8.10.9References ...... 8.10-17
8.11VISUAL RESOURCES...... 8.11-1
8.11.1Affected Environment...... 8.11-1
8.11.2Environmental Consequences ...... 8.11-2
8.11.3Abandonment/Closure Impacts...... 8.11-6
8.11.4.Cumulative Impacts ...... 8.11-6
8.11.5Mitigation Measures ...... 8.11-6
8.11.6LORS ...... 8.11-7
8.11.7Agencies and Agency Contacts ...... 8.11-7
8.11.8Required Permits and Permitting Schedule ...... 8.11-7
8.11.9References ...... 8.11-8
8.12HAZARDOUS MATERIALS HANDLING...... 8.12-1
8.12.1Affected Environment...... 8.12-1
8.12.2Environmental Consequences ...... 8.12-2
8.12.3Abandonment/Closure Impacts...... 8.12-11
8.12.4.Cumulative Impacts ...... 8.12-11
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8.12.5Mitigation Measures ...... 8.12-11
8.12.6LORS ...... 8.12-13
8.12.7Agencies and Agency Contacts ...... 8.12-16
8.12.8Required Permits and Permitting Schedule ...... 8.12-16
8.12.9References ...... 8.12-16
8.13WASTE MANAGEMENT...... 8.13-1
8.13.1Affected Environment...... 8.13-1
8.13.2Environmental Consequences ...... 8.13-3
8.13.3Abandonment/Closure Impacts...... 8.13-12
8.13.4.Cumulative Impacts ...... 8.13-13
8.13.5Mitigation Measures ...... 8.13-13
8.13.6LORS ...... 8.13-17
8.13.7Involved Agencies and Agency Contacts ...... 8.13-18
8.13.8Required Permits and Permitting Schedule ...... 8.13-18
8.13.9References ...... 8.13-18
8.14WATER RESOURCES...... 8.14-1
8.14.1Affected Environment...... 8.14-1
8.14.2Environmental Consequences ...... 8.14-6
8.14.3Abandonment/Closure Impacts...... 8.14-13
8.14.4.Cumulative Impacts ...... 8.14-13
8.14.5Mitigation Measures ...... 8.14-13
8.14.6LORS ...... 8.14-14
8.14.7Involved Agencies and Agency Contacts ...... 8.14-16
8.14.8Required Permits and Permitting Schedule ...... 8.14-16
8.14.9References ...... 8.14-16
8.15GEOLOGIC HAZARDS...... 8.15-1
8.15.1Affected Environment...... 8.15-1
8.15.2Environmental Consequences ...... 8.15-5
8.15.3Abandonment/Closure Impacts...... 8.15-6
8.15.4.Cumulative Impacts ...... 8.15-6
8.15.5Mitigation Measures ...... 8.15-6
8.15.6LORS ...... 8.15-7
8.15.7Involved Agencies and Agency Contacts ...... 8.15-7
8.15.8Required Permits and Permitting Schedule ...... 8.15-7
8.15.9References ...... 8.15-7
8.16PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES...... 8.16-1
8.16.1Affected Environment...... 8.16-1
8.16.2Environmental Consequences ...... 8.16-4
8.16.3Abandonment/Closure Impacts...... 8.16-8
8.16.4.Cumulative Impacts ...... 8.16-8
8.16.5Mitigation Measures ...... 8.16-8
TABLE OF CONTENTS
(continued)
8.16.6LORS ...... 8.16-12
8.16.7Agencies and Agency Contacts ...... 8.16-13
8.16.8Required Permits and Permitting Schedule ...... 8.16-13
8.16.9References ...... 8.16-14
9.0ALTERNATIVES...... 9-1
9.1INTRODUCTION ...... 9-1
9.2ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED ...... 9-1
9.3PROJECT SITE ALTERNATIVE ...... 9-1
9.3.1Solid Waste Transfer Site ...... 9-2
9.3.2City of Vernon Storage Yard ...... 9-3
9.3.3City of Vernon Station A ...... 9-3
9.4GENERATION TECHNOLOGY AND CONFIGURATION
ALTERNATIVES ...... 9-3
9.4.1Alternate Generating Technology Evaluation Criteria...... 9-3
9.4.2Technologies Rejected as Not Commercially Available
at an Acceptable Cost ...... 9-4
9.4.3Technologies Rejected as Not Capable of Implementation
within the City ...... 9-4
9.4.4Technologies Rejected Because of Potential Adverse Impacts.9-5
9.4.5Evaluation of Remaining Generation Technologies ...... 9-5
9.5ALTERNATIVE NATURAL GAS PIPELINE ROUTES ...... 9-6
9.6ALTERNATIVE WATER SUPPLY SOURCE ...... 9-6
9.7ALTERNATIVE WASTEWATER DISCHARGE DISPOSAL
METHODS ...... 9-7
9.8PROJECT SIZE ALTERNATIVE ...... 9-8
9.9NO PROJECT ALTERNATIVE ...... 9-8
10.0LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS...... 10-1
10.1INTRODUCTION...... 10-1
10.2LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS...... 10-1
10.3LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS FOR THE SIMPLE CYCLE AFC...... 10-2
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VOLUME II
Appendix AAddresses of Parcels within 1,000 feet of MGS and 500 feet of natural gas, sewer, and reclaimed water pipelines
Appendix BMGS Discipline Design Basis
Appendix CGeotechnical Investigation, Proposed Generating Units
Appendix DSystem Impact Study Report
Appendix EWill-Serve Letter from CBMWD
Appendix FYear 2000 National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Monitoring Data for Los Coyotes and San Jose Creek (East and West) Water Reclamation Plants
Appendix GNational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Monitoring Reports for Los Coyotes and San Jose Creek (East and West) Water Reclamation Plants
VOLUME III
Appendix HAir Quality Data
Appendix IQualifications of Biologists
Appendix JCorrespondences with Native American Heritage Commission and Native American Groups and Qualifications of Archaeology and Historic Preservation Consultants
Appendix KExisting Sound Level Measurements
Appendix LHealth Risk Assessment
Appendix MIntersection Capacity Utilization
Appendix NHazardous Materials Handling Modeling Inputs and Outputs
Appendix OWaste Management Records Search and Site Inspection
Appendix PDraft Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit Application
Appendix QPaleontologist Qualifications and Technical Reports
Appendix RGrant Deed to the Site
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Malburg Generating Station
Application for CertificationList of Tables
LIST OF TABLES
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Table 3.4-1Summary of Operating Case...... 3-54
Table 3.4-2Power Cycle Heat Balance - Performance Guarantee
Case (Case 1)...... 3-55
Table 3.4-3Power Cycle Heat Balance - Lowest Monthly Minimum
Temperature (Case 2)...... 3-57
Table 3.4-4Power Cycle Heat Balance – Annual Average Ambient
Temperature with Duct Burner (Case 3)3-59
Table 3.4-5Power Cycle Heat Balance – Annual Average Temperature
without Duct Burner (Case 4)...... 3-61
Table 3.4-6Power Cycle Heat Balance – High Ambient
Temperature (Case 5)...... 3-63
Table 3.4-7Major Equipment for MGS Project...... 3-65
Table 3.4-8Design Natural Gas Fuel Data...... 3-66
Table 3.4-9Estimated Normal and Maximum Water Requirements...... 3-67
Table3.4-10Quality of the Reclaimed Raw Water Supply...... 3-68
Table 3.4-11Potable Water Quality...... 3-69
Table 3.4-12Anticipated Hazardous Chemical Usage and Storage...... 3-70
Table 3.4-13Summary of Special Handling Precautions for
Hazardous Materials...... 3-71
Table 3.5-1Dimensions of Power Plant Structures...... 3-72
Table 3.6-1MGS Project Construction Manloading...... 3-74
Table 3.6-2Power Plant Construction Onsite Equipment Requirements...3-76
Table 3.6-3MGS Daily Construction Truck Deliveries...... 3-77
Table 3.6-4MGS Project Heavy Equipment Deliveries Weight...... 3-78
Table 3.6-5Total Solid Waste Generated During MGS Construction...... 3-80
Table 3.8-1Equipment Redundancy Plans...... 3-81
Table 3.9-1Project Facility Design LORS and Compliance...... 3-82
Table 3.10-1Involved Agencies and Agency Contact...... 3-89
Table 5-1City of Vernon Transmission Line Information...... 5-4
Table 7-1Potable Water Analysis...... 7-9
Table 7-2Reclaimed Water Usage by CBMWD...... 7-9
Table 7-3Sanitation Districts Reclaimed Water Quality...... 7-10
Table 7-4Agencies and Agency Contacts...... 7-11
Table 7-5Permits Required and Permit Schedule...... 7-12
Table 8.1-1Ambient Air Quality Standards...... 8.1-45
Table 8.1-2Ozone Levels at Meteorological Monitoring Stations,
1998-2000 (ppm)...... 8.1-45
Table 8.1-3Nitrogen Dioxide Levels at Meteorological Monitoring
Stations, 1998-2000 (ppm)...... 8.1-46
Table 8.1-4Carbon Monoxide Levels at Meteorological Monitoring
Stations, 1998-2000 (ppm)...... 8.1-46
LIST OF TABLES
(continued)
Table 8.1-5Sulfur Dioxide Levels at Meteorological Monitoring
Stations, 1998-2000 (ppm)...... 8.1-46
Table 8.1-6Particulate Sulfate Levels at Meteorological Monitoring Stations,
1998-2000 (μg/m3)...... 8.1-46
Table 8.1-7PM10 Levels at Meteorological Monitoring Stations,
1996-2000 (μg/m3)...... 8.1-47
Table 8.1-8Airborne Lead Levels at Meteorological Monitoring Stations,
1996-2000 (μg/m3)...... 8.1-47
Table 8.1-9Maximum Daily Emissions During Power Plant Construction
(Pounds Per Day)...... 8.1-47
Table 8.1-10Maximum Monthly Emissions During Power Plant Construction
(Pounds per Month)...... 8.1-47
Table 8.1-11Maximum Annual Emissions During Power Plant Construction
(Tons Per Year)...... 8.1-48
Table 8.1-12Total Emissions During Onsite Natural Gas Pipeline
Construction (Pounds)...... 8.1-48
Table 8.1-13Total Emissions During Total Natural Gas Pipeline
Construction (Pounds)...... 8.1-48
Table 8.1-14Total Emissions During Onsite Sewer Pipeline Construction
(Pounds)...... 8.1-48
Table 8.1-15Total Emissions During Total Sewer Pipeline Construction
(Pounds)...... 8.1-48
Table 8.1-16Total Emissions During Onsite Reclaimed Water
Pipeline Construction (Pounds)...... 8.1-48
Table 8.1-17Total Emissions During Total Reclaimed Water Pipeline
Construction (Pounds)...... 8.1-49
Table 8.1-18Emissions from Combustion Turbine During Normal
Operation of One CTG...... 8.1-49
Table 8.1-19Emissions from Combustion Turbine During Startup
Operation of One CTG...... 8.1-49
Table 8.1-20Maximum Emissions from Malburg Generating Station
Combustion Turbines...... 8.1-49
Table 8.1-21Emissions from Combustion Turbines During
Commissioning Operation...... 8.1-50
Table 8.1-22Dispersion Modeling Options for ISCST3...... 8.1-50
Table 8.1-23Emission Rates and Stack Parameters Used in Modeling
Analysis for Gas Turbine Startup Emissions Impacts
(per turbine)...... 8.1-50
Table 8.1-24Modeled Maximum Construction Impacts...... 8.1-51
Table 8.1-25Modeled Maximum Impacts for Normal Operation and
Startup Scenarios...... 8.1-51
LIST OF TABLES
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Table 8.1-26Malburg Generating Station Modeled Maximum
Operational Impacts...... 8.1-52
Table 8.1-27Summary of Maximum Offset Requirements for Malburg
Generating Station...... 8.1-52
Table 8.1-28Applicable LORS for Protection of Air Quality...... 8.1-53
Table 8.1-29Criteria Pollutant Precursors...... 8.1-56
Table 8.1-30Preconstruction Review Elements for Criteria Pollutants....8.1-56
Table 8.1-31Rule 1401 Health Risk Thresholds...... 8.1-56
Table 8.1-32Maximum Modeled Malburg Generating Station Impacts
And NSR Significance Thresholds...... 8.1-56
Table 8.1-33Total NO2 Impact and State and Federal Standards...... 8.1-57
Table 8.1-34Comparison of Total Malburg Generating Station Emissions with
SCAQMD Significance Levels (lbs/day)...... 8.1-57
Table 8.1-35Agency Contacts...... 8.1-57
Table 8.1-36Permits Required for Protection of Air Quality...... 8.1-58
Table 8.2-1List of Species Identified at the Malburg Generating......
Station Property...... 8.2-7
Table 8.2-2LORS Applicable to Biological Resources...... 8.2-8
Table 8.2-3Agency Contacts...... 8.2-9
Table 8.3-1Summary of Archaeological Resources within a ½ Mile
Radius of the Proposed Reclaimed Water Pipeline...... 8.3-20
Table 8.3-2LORS Applicable to Cultural Resources...... 8.3-20
Table 8.3-3Agency Contacts...... 8.3-23
Table 8.4-1Land Use Designations Within One Mile of the MGS
and ¼ Miles of the Natural Gas, Sewer, and
Reclaimed Water Pipelines...... 8.4-11
Table 8.4-2Sensitive Receptors Within One Mile of the MGS and
¼-Mile of the Natural Gas, Sewer, and
Reclaimed Water Pipelines...... 8.4-13
Table 8.4.3Zoning Designations Within One Mile of the MGS and ¼-Mile of the Natural Gas, Sewer, and Reclaimed Water Pipelines 8.4-13
Table 8.4.4LORS Applicable to Land Use...... 8.4-14
Table 8.4-5Agency Contacts...... 8.4-14
Table 8.4-6Permits Required and Permit Schedule...... 8.4-15
Table 8.5-1Existing Sound Level Survey Results...... 8.5-14
Table 8.5-2Estimated Noise from Construction Activities...... 8.5-15
Table8.5-3Estimated Noise from Power Plant Construction...... 8.5-16
Table 8.5-4Estimated Noise from Pipeline Construction...... 8.5-16
Table 8.5-5Permissible Noise Exposures...... 8.5-17
Table 8.5-6Major New Noise Sources During Operation...... 8.5-18
LIST OF TABLES
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Table 8.5-7Spectral Content of Major New Noise Sources During
Operation...... 8.5-19
Table 8.5-8Project Operational Sound Levels at the
Noise Sensitive Receptors...... 8.5-19
Table 8.5-9LORS Applicable to Noise...... 8.5-20
Table 8.5-10Agency Contacts...... 8.5-21
Table 8.6-1TACs Emitted from MGS Turbines, Cooling Tower,
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) System and
their Related Health Risks...... 8.6-13
Table 8.6-2Total TAC Emissions from the MGS...... 8.6-14
Table8.6-3Rule 1401 Health Risk Thresholds...... 8.6-14
Table 8.6-4Carcinogenic Risk by Pathway...... 8.6-15
Table 8.6-5LORS Applicable to Public Health...... 8.6-16
Table 8.6-6Agency Contacts...... 8.6-17
Table 8.7-1Construction, Operation, and Maintenance Hazard Analysis.8.7-14
Table 8.7-2Personal Protective Equipment...... 8.7-16
Table 8.7-3Operations Emergency Action Plan Outline...... 8.7-18
Table 8.7-4Construction Training Program...... 8.7-19
Table 8.7-5Operations and Maintenance Training Program...... 8.7-20
Table 8.7-6Applicable Worker Safety and Health LORS...... 8.7-21
Table 8.7-7Agency Contacts...... 8.7-26
Table 8.8-1Population Estimates and Projections...... 8.8-13
Table 8.8-2Average Annual Population Growth Rates...... 8.8-13
Table 8.8-3Year 2000 Average Annual Employment Data...... 8.8-14
Table 8.8-4Available Labor By Skill for Construction...... 8.8-14
Table 8.8-5Housing Characteristics in Study Area Communities...... 8.8-15
Table 8.8-6Summary of Los Angeles Unified School District Facilities..8.8-15
Table 8.8-7Number of People By Race and Poverty Level Within
Six Miles of the Power Plant Site
and Reclaimed Water Pipeline...... 8.8-16
Table 8.8-8LORS Applicable to Socioeconomics...... 8.8-24
Table 8.9-1List of Agency Contacts...... 8.9-6
Table 8.10-1ICU Summary – Existing Conditions...... 8.10-18
Table 8.10-2Existing Roadway System Utilization...... 8.10-19
Table 8.10-3Construction Worker and Truck Summary...... 8.10-20
Table 8.10-4ICU Summary – Existing Plus Project Conditions...... 8.10-21
Table 8.10-5Projected Level of Service During Construction...... 8.10-22
Table 8.10-6LORS Applicable to Traffic and Transportation...... 8.10-24
Table 8.10-7Agency Contacts...... 8.10-26
Table 8.10-8Permit Schedule for Traffic and Transportation...... 8.10-26
Table 8.11-1Dimensions of Power Plant Structures...... 8.11-9
LIST OF TABLES
(continued)
Table 8.11-2LORS Applicable to Visual Resources...... 8.11-9
Table 8.11-3Agency Contacts...... 8.11-10
Table 8.12-1Summary of Special Handling Precautions for
Hazardous Materials...... 8-12-17
Table 8.12-2Anticipated Hazardous Materials Use at the
Malburg Generating Station...... 8.12-18
Table 8.12-3Applicable Hazardous Materials Handling Laws,
Ordinances, Regulations and Standards...... 8.12-23
Table 8.12-4Agency Contacts...... 8.12-25
Table 8.12-5Permits Required and Permit Schedule...... 8-12-25
Table 8.13-1Summary of Anticipated Construction Waste Streams and Management Methods 8.13-20
Table 8.13-2Solid Waste Disposal Facilities...... 8.13-22
Table 8.13-3Class I Waste Disposal Facilities...... 8.13-23
Table 8.13-4Summary of Anticipated Operating Waste Streams and Management Methods 8.13-23
Table 8.13-5Applicable Waste Management LORS...... 8.13-25
Table 8.13-6Agency Contacts...... 8.13-28
Table 8.14-1Water Quality Objectives for Central Basin...... 8.14-18
Table 8.14-2Water Quality Objectives for Los Angeles River...... 8.14-18
Table 8.14-3Los Angeles County Sanitation District Discharge
Requirements...... 8.14-18
Table 8.14-4Wastewater Volumes...... 8.14-19
Table 8.14-5Estimated Process Wastewater Quality...... 8.14-19
Table 8.14-6Estimated Wastewater Quality in Compliance
with 40 CFR 423 as an Existing Source...... 8.14-20
Table 8.14-7Agencies and Agency Contacts...... 8.14-20
Table 8.14-8Permits Required and Permit Schedule...... 8.14-21
Table 8.15-1Principal Faults Within 60 Miles of the Site...... 8.15-9
Table 8.15-2LORS Applicable to Geological Resources and Hazards..8.15-11
Table 8.15-3Agency Contacts...... 8.15-12
Table 8.16-1LORS Applicable to Paleontological Resources...... 8.16-16
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Application for CertificationList of Figures
LIST OF FIGURES
FigureTitlePage
Figure 1.1-1Project Regional Location...... 1-15
Figure 1.1-2Site Location...... 1-16
Figure 1.2-1Project Site Before Construction...... 1-17
Figure 1.2-2Project Site After Construction...... 1-18
Figure 1.5-1Tentative Project Schedule...... 1-19
Figure 3.4-1General Arrangement Plan...... 3-91
Figure 3.4-2MGS Slide Elevation View...... 3-92
Figure 3.4-3Simplified Process Flow Diagram Power Block...... 3-93
Figure 3.4-4One Line Electrical Diagram...... 3-94
Figure 3.4-5One-Line Drawing Vernon Switchyard...... 3-95
Figure 3.4-6Water Balance...... 3-96
Figure 3.4-7Wastewater Stream...... 3-97
Figure 3.6-1Construction Laydown, Parking and Office Areas...... 3-98
Figure 5.1-1One-Line Drawing Vernon Substation...... 5-5
Figure 5.2-1One Line Diagram for Operation...... 5-6
Figure 5.2-2One-Line Diagram for Construction...... 5-7
Figure 5.2-369 KV System Impedance Diagram...... 5-8
Figure 6.1-1Natural Gas Pipeline Diagram...... 6-3
Figure 6.1-2Natural Gas Tie-In to Power Plant...... 6-4
Figure 7.3-1Reclaimed Water Pipeline Diagram...... 7-13
Figure 8.1-1City of Vernon Station A...... 8.1-63
Figure 8.1-2Terrain Area Within 6-Mile Radius of Site...... 8.1-64
Figure 8.1-3Daytime Onshore Los Angeles Basin Wind Pattern...... 8.1-65
Figure 8.1-4Nighttime Offshore Los Angeles Basin Wind Pattern...... 8.1-66
Figure 8.1-5Wind Rose Plot (Spring AM)...... 8.1-67
Figure 8.1-6Wind Rose Plot (Spring PM)...... 8.1-68
Figure 8.1-7Wind Rose Plot (Summer AM)...... 8.1-69
Figure 8.1-8Wind Rose Plot (Summer PM)...... 8.1-70
Figure 8.1-9Wind Rose Plot (Autumn AM)...... 8.1-71
Figure 8.1-10Wind Rose Plot (Autumn PM)...... 8.1-72
Figure 8.1-11Wind Rose Plot (Winter AM)...... 8.1-73
Figure 8.1-12Wind Rose Plot (Winter PM)...... 8.1-74
Figure 8.1-13Coarse Grid Receptors Used for Air Dispersion Modeling...8.1-75
Figure 8.1-14Emission Sources...... 8.1-76
Figure 8.2-1Region Map of Biological Resources...... 8.2-11
Figure 8.2-2Power Plant and Adjacent Land Use...... 8.2-12
Figure 8.3-1Gabrielino’s Territory...... 8.3-25
Figure 8.4-1Land Use Designations...... 8.4-17
Figure 8.4-2Location of Sensitive Receptors...... 8.4-18
Figure 8.4-3Zoning Designations...... 8.4-19
Figure 8.4-4Zoning Designations...... 8.4-20
LIST OF FIGURES
(continued)
Figure 8.4-5Zoning Designations...... 8.4-21
Figure 8.4-6Zoning Designations...... 8.4-22
Figure 8.4-7Zoning Designations...... 8.4-23
Figure 8.4-8Zoning Designations...... 8.4-24
Figure 8.4-9Zoning Designations...... 8.4-25
Figure 8.4-10Zoning Designations...... 8.4-26
Figure 8.4-11Zoning Designations...... 8.4-27
Figure 8.4-12Zoning Designations...... 8.4-28
Figure 8.4-13Zoning Designations...... 8.4-29
Figure 8.5-1Typical A Weighted Noise Levels...... 8.5-23
Figure 8.5-2Sensitive Noise Receptors and Background Noise
Measurement Locations...... 8.5-24
Figure 8.6-1Location of Sensitive Receptor...... 8.6-19
Figure 8.6-2Terrain Areas Above Stack Height...... 8.6-20
Figure 8.3-3Receptor Location...... 8.6-21
Figure 8.3-4Location of Highest Health Risk...... 8.6-22
Figure 8.7-1General Arrangement Plan...... 8.7-27
Figure 8.7-2Piping and Instrument Diagram, Fire Protection...... 8.7-28
Figure 8.8-1Census Tracts Within Six Miles of the MGS...... 8.8-25
Figure 8.9-1Soil and Agricultural Resources...... 8.9-7
Figure 8.10-1Regional Traffic Routes...... 8.10-27
Figure 8.10-2Local Roadways...... 8.10-28
Figure 8.10-3Existing AM Peak Hour Turn Volumes...... 8.10-29
Figure 8.10-4Existing PM Peak Hour Turn Volumes...... 8.10-30
Figure 8.10-5Bus Routes...... 8.10-31
Figure 8.10-6Alameda Corridor Project...... 8.10-32
Figure 8.10-7Railroad Crossings in the Vicinity of the Project...... 8.10-33
Figure 8.10-8Trip Distribution During Construction...... 8.10-34
Figure 8.11-1Topographical Map of Project Area...... 8-11-11
Figure 8.11-2Project Viewshed...... 8.11-12
Figure 8.11-3aVisual Setting Photographs...... 8.11-13
Figure 8.11-3bVisual Setting Photographs...... 8.11-14
Figure 8.11-4aVisual Setting Photographs...... 8.11-15
Figure 8.11-4bVisual Setting Photographs...... 8.11-16
Figure 8.11-5View of Project Site from Key Observation Point Before
Construction...... 8.11-17
Figure 8.11-6View of Project Site from Key Observation Point After
Construction...... 8.11-18
Figure 8.11-7Current View from Key Observation Point...... 8.11-19
Figure 8.12-1Location of Sensitive Receptors...... 8.12-25
Figure 8.12-2General Arrangement, Hazardous Materials Storage
Locations...... 8.12-26
LIST OF FIGURES
(continued)
Figure 8.13-1General Arrangement, Hazardous Materials Storage
Locations...... 8.13-29
Figure 8.14-1Hydrologic Setting...... 8.14-23
Figure 8.15-1Regional Fault Map...... 8.15-13
Figure 8.15-2Soil and Agricultural Resources...... 8.15-14
Figure 9.3-1Alternative Site Locations and Pipeline Routes...... 9-11
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Malburg Generating Station
Application for CertificationAcronyms
Acronyms
µg/m3Microgram per Cubic Meter
AAmperes
AAQSAmbient Air Quality Standards
ACAlternating Current
ACWAuxiliary Cooling Water
ADTAverage Daily Traffic
AEICAssociation of Edison Illuminating Companies
AFAvailability Factor
AFAAustin-Foust Associates
AFCApplication for Certification
afyAcre Feet per Year
AHAvailable hours of unit operation
AMRAmerican Medical Responder
ANSIAmerican National Standards Institute
APCDAir Pollution Control Districts
AQMDAir Quality Management Districts
AQRVAir Quality Related Values
ARBAir Resources Board
ARMAmbient Ratio Method
ASTMAmerican Society for Testing and Materials
ATCMAir Toxic Control Measures
BACTBest Available Control Technologies
BMSBurner Management System
BPIPBuilding Profile Input Program
BtuBritish Thermal Unit
CAAClean Air Act
CalARPCalifornia Accidental Release Prevention Program
Cal-ISOCalifornia Independent Systems Operator
Cal-OSHACalifornia Occupational Safety and Health Administration
CaltransCalifornia Department of Transportation
CAMCompliance Assurance Monitoring
CAPCOACalifornia Air Pollution Control Officers Association
CARBCalifornia Air Resources Board
CATEFCalifornia Air Toxics Emissions Factor
CBCCalifornia Building Code
CBMWDCentral Basin Municipal Water District
CCRCalifornia Code of Regulations
CDFGCalifornia Department of Fish and Game
CECCalifornia Energy Commission
CEMContinuous Emission Monitoring
CEMSContinuous Emissions Monitoring System
CEQACalifornia Environmental Quality Act
VFDVernon Fire Department
ACRONYMS
(continued)
CHPCalifornia Highway Patrol
CityCity of Vernon
CMPCongestion Management Program
CNDDBCalifornia Natural Diversity Database
CNELCommunity Noise Equivalent Level
CNPSCalifornia Native Plant Society
COCarbon Monoxide
CO2Carbon Dioxide