Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Project

SCH Number: 2014081025
Lead Agency: U.S. Air Force
Document Title: Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) Land Mobile Radio (LMR) Project
Document Type: NOD - Notice of Determination
Received: 1/17/2017

Document Description: LMR System Design updates at Sites AGH and VPK (listed on Attachment 1) to reflect updated LMR System Design based on ongoing design work. the LMR System consists of installation of antennas on existing and new monopoles and lattice towers and supporting radio equipment in existing and new shelters at sites primarily within the County of LA. Design updates include, but are not limited to, changes in the type of antenna support structure, shelter, generator, battery, etc. Further, the redesign has necessitated changes in the equipment counts and configuration (e.g., antennas, bay stations, equipment racks, and other auxiliary communications equipment) at particular sites to align with the new design.

Contact Information: Susy Orellana-Curtis
LA-RICS Joint Powers Authority
2525 Corporate Place, #100
Monterey Park, CA 91754
323-881-8292

Approving Agency: LA-RICS Joint Powers Authority
Approving Agency Role: Lead Agency
Approved On: 1/12/2017
Final EIR Available Location: 2525 Corporate Place, #100, Monterey Park, CA 91754

(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment: N/A
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: Yes
(2b) A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project: Yes
(4) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project: Yes
(5) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA: Yes