Palo Verde Mesa Property Renewable Energy Project Agreement with the Metropolitan Water District ...
Palo Verde Mesa Property Renewable Energy Project Agreement with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Summary
SCH Number
2010128195
Lead Agency
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Document Title
Palo Verde Mesa Property Renewable Energy Project Agreement with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Document Description
The proposed project involves Metopolitan entering into a 30-month option to lease agreement with BrightSource Energy, Inc. for Metropolitan's 6,640 acresof Palo Verde Mesa land. During this period, BrightSource will conduct its due diligence and complete the CEQA/California Energy Commission permitting processes in support of its proposed renewable energy project. Additional activities include conducting environmental reconnaissance and field surveys, carring out feasibility studies, and other data collection/inspection efforts that might involve minor construction (e.g., small weather station).
The proposed project consists of basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a seriuous or major disturbance to an environmental resource.
