Validation Of An Environmental Analysis Tool (PACT) For Renewable Energy Siting
Summary
SCH Number
2008098353
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Validation Of An Environmental Analysis Tool (PACT) For Renewable Energy Siting
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/30/2008
Document Description
The goals of this Agreement are to Alpha test the PACT model using real, large scale siting applications that involve multiple technical attributes (e.g. biology, cultural, visual, and community) and multiple stakeholders and to refine the model as needed. The test case will involve development of a Natural Communities Conservation Plan covering the Mojave and Colorado deserts. The objectives of this Agreement are to determine the effectiveness of the PACT tool 1) provide a technically robust environmental analysis of alternative land areas and 2) successfully communicate a complicated process to a variety of interested stakeholders.
Contact Information
Name
Linda Spiegel
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Bernardino
Other Location Info
South-east California
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 CCR 15306
Reasons for Exemption
Class 6 - Basic data collection, research, experitmental management, and resource evalutation activities that do not result in major disturbances to an environmental resource.
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