Contents. California WaterFix Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS. July 2018 ICF

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1 Contents Executive Summary... ES-1 ES.1 ES.2 ES.3 ES.1.1 ES.1.2 ES.2.1 ES.2.2 ES.2.3 ES.2.4 ES.3.1 Introduction... ES-1 Background and Context... ES-1 Public Outreach... ES-3 Project Description... ES-3 Proposed Project Modifications... ES-4 Construction... ES-6 Operations... ES-6 Environmental Commitments... ES-7 Areas of Known Controversy/Issues Raised by Agencies and the Public... ES-7 Summary of Project Impacts... ES-8 Chapter 1 Introduction Previous CEQA/NEPA Compliance Supplemental EIR/EIS Discretionary Approvals and Permits Federal Endangered Species Act and California Endangered Species Act Compliance Clean Water Act and Rivers and Harbors Act Change in Point of Diversion Hearing Delta Plan Consistency Organization References Cited Chapter 2 Project Objectives and Purpose and Need References Cited Chapter 3 Project Description Introduction Proposed Project Modifications Physical Components Construction Operations Environmental Commitments Other Options Considered RTM Areas i

2 3.4.2 Clifton Court Forebay Options References Cited Chapter 4 Approach to Supplemental Analysis Framework for the Environmental Analysis Project-Level Analyses Resource Chapter Organization Summary Comparison of Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Methods for Analysis Environmental Consequences References Cited Chapter 5 Water Supply Chapter 6 Surface Water Chapter 7 Groundwater Summary Comparison of Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Affected Environment Environmental Consequences Effects and Mitigation Approaches References Cited Chapter 8 Water Quality Summary Comparison of Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Affected Environment Environmental Consequences Effects and Mitigation Approaches Cumulative Analysis References Cited Chapter 9 Geology and Seismicity Summary Comparison of Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Affected Environment Environmental Consequences Effects and Mitigation Approaches Cumulative Analysis References Cited ii

3 Chapter 10 Soils Summary Comparison of Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Affected Environment Environmental Consequences Effects and Mitigation Approaches Cumulative Analysis References Cited Chapter 11 Fish and Aquatic Resources Summary Comparison of Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Environmental Consequences Effects and Mitigation Approaches Cumulative Analysis References Cited Chapter 12 Terrestrial Biological Resources Summary Comparison of Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Land Cover Types Special-Status Species Environmental Consequences Effects and Mitigation Approaches Cumulative Analysis References Cited Chapter 13 Land Use Summary Comparison of Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Affected Environment Environmental Consequences Effects and Mitigation Approaches Cumulative Analysis References Cited Chapter 14 Agricultural Resources Summary Comparison of Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Environmental Consequences Effects and Mitigation Approaches iii

4 Cumulative Analysis References Cited Chapter 15 Recreation Summary Comparison of the Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Affected Environment Environmental Consequences Effects and Mitigation Approaches Cumulative Analysis References Cited Chapter 16 Socioeconomics Summary Comparison of Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Affected Environment Environmental Consequences Effects and Mitigation Approaches Cumulative Analysis References Cited Chapter 17 Aesthetics and Visual Resources Summary Comparison of Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Affected Environment Environmental Consequences Effects and Mitigation Approaches Cumulative Analysis References Cited Chapter 18 Cultural Resources Summary Comparison of Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Regulatory Setting Affected Environment Environmental Consequences Effects and Mitigation Approaches Cumulative Analysis References Cited iv

5 Chapter 19 Transportation Summary Comparison of Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Affected Environment Environmental Consequences Methods for Analysis Effects and Mitigation Approaches Cumulative Analysis References Cited Chapter 20 Public Services and Utilities Summary Comparison of Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Affected Environment Environmental Consequences Effects and Mitigation Approaches Cumulative Analysis References Cited Chapter 21 Energy Summary Comparison of Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Environmental Consequences Methods for Analysis Effects and Mitigation Approaches Cumulative Analysis References Cited Chapter 22 Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases Summary Comparison of Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Additional Regulatory Information Federal State Regional and Local Environmental Consequences Methods for Analysis Determination of Effects Effects and Mitigation Approaches Cumulative Analysis v

6 22.5 References Cited Printed References Personal Communications Chapter 23 Noise Summary Comparison of Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Affected Environment Environmental Consequences Effects and Mitigation Approaches Cumulative Analysis References Cited Chapter 24 Hazards and Hazardous Materials Summary Comparison of Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Affected Environment Environmental Consequences Effects and Mitigation Approaches Cumulative Analysis References Cited Chapter 25 Public Health Summary Comparison of Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Affected Environment Environmental Consequences Effects and Mitigation Approaches Cumulative Analysis References Cited Chapter 26 Mineral Resources Summary Comparison of Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Affected Environment Environmental Consequences Effects and Mitigation Approaches Cumulative Analysis References Cited vi

7 Chapter 27 Paleontological Resources Summary Comparison of Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Affected Environment Environmental Consequences Effects and Mitigation Approaches Cumulative Analysis References Cited Chapter 28 Environmental Justice Summary Comparison of Proposed Project Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Environmental Consequences Methods for Analysis Effects and Mitigation Approaches Cumulative Analysis References Cited Chapter 29 Climate Change Introduction Environmental Setting/Affected Environment Resilience and Adaptation Analysis References Cited Chapter 30 Growth Inducement References Cited Chapter 31 Other CEQA/NEPA Required Sections Irreversible and Irretrievable Commitments of Resources/Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes Summary of Significant and Unavoidable Adverse Impacts Environmental and Other Commitments and Mitigation Measures with the Potential for Environmental Effects under CEQA and NEPA Mitigation Measures Public Trust Considerations Indian Trust Assets References Cited Chapter 32 Public Involvement, Consultation, and Coordination Past Public Involvement Final EIR/EIS and Notice of Determination Outreach Public Review of the Final EIR/EIS vii

8 Notice of Determination Filing Public Information Compliance with Agency Consultation Requirements Federal Requirements State Requirements Agency Involvement and Coordination Agency Involvement in the EIR/EIS Public Review of the References Cited Chapter 33 List of Preparers California Department of Water Resources U.S. Bureau of Reclamation ICF Other Contributors Chapter 34 References Cited Executive Summary Chapter 1. Introduction Chapter 2. Project Objectives and Purpose and Need Chapter 3. Project Description Chapter 4. Approach to the Environmental Analysis Chapter 5. Water Supply Chapter 6. Surface Water Chapter 7. Groundwater Chapter 8. Water Quality Chapter 9. Geology and Seismicity Chapter 10. Soils Chapter 11. Fish and Aquatic Resources Chapter 12. Terrestrial Biological Resources Chapter 13. Land Use Chapter 14. Agricultural Resources Chapter 15. Recreation Chapter 16. Socioeconomics Chapter 17. Aesthetics and Visual Resources Chapter 18. Cultural Resources Chapter 19. Transportation Chapter 20. Public Services and Utilities Chapter 21. Energy viii

9 34.22 Chapter 22. Air Quality and Greenhouse Gases Chapter 23. Noise Chapter 24. Hazards and Hazardous Materials Chapter 25. Public Health Chapter 26. Mineral Resources Chapter 27. Paleontological Resources Chapter 28. Environmental Justice (NEPA only) Chapter 29. Climate Change Chapter 30. Growth Inducement and Other Indirect Effects Chapter 31. Other CEQA/NEPA Required Sections Chapter 32. Public Involvement, Consultation, and Coordination Chapter 33. List of Preparers Chapter 34. References Cited Chapter 35. Glossary Chapter 35 Glossary References Cited Appendix 1F Appendix 3A Appendix 3B Supplemental Information for USACE Permitting Requirements (Updated with Supplemental EIR/EIS Proposed Project Relevant Information) Additional Information on the Environmental Commitments, AMMs, and CMs Appendix 17A Scenic Quality Rating Forms Appendix 18A Identified Cultural Resources Potentially Affected by the Proposed Project Appendix 19A Supplemental EIR/EIS Proposed Project Traffic Impact Analysis Appendix 22A Air Quality Analysis Methodology Appendix 22B Air Quality Assumptions Appendix 22C General Conformity Determination Appendix 23A Noise Contours Construction Appendix 23B Noise Contours Operations ix

10 Tables Page ES 1 Summary of Supplemental EIR/EIS Impacts and Mitigation Measures for the Proposed Project... ES Summary of Physical Characteristics of the Proposed Project, Including Elements of the Approved Project that Would Not Change Topsoil Lost as a Result of Excavation and Overcovering Associated with the Proposed Water Conveyance Facility Extent, Timing, and Duration of Pile Driving Noise Levels at Clifton Court Forebay under the Proposed Project Compared with the Approved Project Extent, Timing, and Duration of Pile Driving Noise Levels Predicted to Exceed Fish Interim Injury and Behavioral Thresholds at the Barge Landing Sites Eliminated from the Proposed Project Compared with the Approved Project Impacts on Tidal Perennial Aquatic Natural Community Impacts on Tidal Freshwater Emergent Wetland Natural Community Impacts on Valley/Foothill Riparian Natural Community Impacts on Nontidal Perennial Aquatic Natural Community Impacts on Nontidal Freshwater Perennial Emergent Wetland Natural Community Impacts on Alkali Seasonal Wetland Complex Natural Community Impacts on Vernal Pool Complex Natural Community Impacts on Managed Wetland Natural Community Impacts on Grassland Natural Community Impacts on Vernal Pool Crustacean Modeled Habitat Impacts on Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle Modeled Habitat Impacts on Nonlisted Vernal Pool Invertebrate Habitat Impacts on California Red Legged Frog Modeled Habitat Impacts on California Tiger Salamander Modeled Habitat Impacts on Giant Garter Snake Modeled Habitat Impacts on Western Pond Turtle Modeled Habitat Impacts on Special Status Reptile Habitat x

11 12-18 Impacts on California Black Rail Modeled Habitat Impacts on California Least Tern Modeled Habitat Impacts on Greater Sandhill Crane Modeled Habitat Value of Greater Sandhill Crane Foraging Habitat affected by Approved Project and Proposed Project Impacts on Greater Sandhill Crane Habitat Resulting from General Construction and Pile Driving Noise Impacts on Lesser Sandhill Crane Modeled Habitat Value of Lesser Sandhill Crane Foraging Habitat Affected By Approved Project and Proposed Project Impacts on Least Bell s Vireo and Yellow Warbler Modeled Habitat Impacts on Swainson s Hawk Modeled Habitat Acres of Impacted Foraging Habitat by Value Classes for Swainson s Hawk Impacts on Tricolored Modeled Habitat Tricolored Blackbird Foraging Habitat Value Classes Impacts on Western Burrowing Owl Modeled Habitat Impacts on Western Yellow-Billed Cuckoo Modeled Habitat Impacts on White-Tailed Kite Modeled Habitat Impacts on Yellow-Breasted Chat Modeled Habitat Impacts on Cooper s Hawk and Osprey Modeled Habitat Impacts on Golden Eagle and Ferruginous Hawk Habitat Impacts on Cormorant, Heron and Egret Modeled Habitat Impacts on Short-Eared Owl and Northern Harrier Modeled Habitat Impacts on Mountain Plover Modeled Habitat Impacts on California Horned Lark and Grasshopper Sparrow Modeled Habitat Impacts on Loggerhead Shrike Modeled Habitat Impacts on Modesto Song Sparrow Modeled Habitat Impacts on Yellow-Headed Blackbird Modeled Habitat Impacts on Riparian Brush Rabbit Modeled Habitat xi

12 12-44 Impacts on San Joaquin Kit Fox Modeled Habitat Impacts on San Joaquin Pocket Mouse Habitat Impacts on Special-Status Bat Roosting and Foraging Habitat Summary of Impacts on Vernal Pool Plant Species under Approved Project and Proposed Project Summary of Impacts on Seasonal Alkali Wetland Plant Species under Approved Project and Proposed Project Summary of Impacts on Grassland Plant Species under Approved Project and Proposed Project Summary of Impacts on Valley/Foothill Riparian Plant Species under the Approved Project and Proposed Project Summary of Impacts on Tidal Wetland Plant Species under Approved Project and Proposed Project Summary of Impacts on Nontidal Wetland Plant Species under the Approved Project and Proposed Project Estimated Discharge of Fill into Waters of the United States Associated with the Construction of Water Conveyance Facilities under the Approved Project Estimated Discharge of Fill into Waters of the United States Associated with the Construction of Water Conveyance Facilities under the Proposed Project Incremental Difference between Approved Project and Proposed Project Estimated Discharge of Fill into Waters of the United States Associated with Construction of Water Conveyance Facilities Summary of Temporary Disturbance in Natural Communities under the Proposed Project Roadway Study Segments Existing Pavement Conditions in the Study Area Level of Service for Proposed Project Pavement Conditions for Proposed Project Number and Type of Pipelines and Electrical Transmission Lines Crossing the Approved Project and the Proposed Project Temporary Annual Electrical and Fuel Use Estimates for Construction Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Data for the Sacramento Valley Air Basin and San Joaquin Valley Air Basin ( ) xii

13 22-2 SMAQMD, YSAQMD, SJVAPCD, and BAAQMD Mass Emission Thresholds Localized Ambient Air Quality Thresholds Criteria Pollutant Emissions from Electricity Consumption during Construction of the Proposed Project Criteria Pollutant Emissions from Construction of the Proposed Project in the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Criteria Pollutant Emissions from Construction of the Proposed Project in the Yolo- Solano Air Quality Management District Criteria Pollutant Emissions from Construction of the Proposed Project in the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Criteria Pollutant Emissions from Construction of the Proposed Project in the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Criteria Pollutant Emissions from Construction of the Proposed Project in Nonattainment and Maintenance Areas of the SFNA, SJVAB, and SFBAAB Maximum Short-Term CAAQS Criteria Pollutant Concentration Impacts from Construction of the Proposed Project Maximum Short-Term NAAQS Criteria Pollutant Concentration Impacts from Construction of the Proposed Project Maximum Long-Term CAAQS and NAAQS Criteria Pollutant Concentration Impacts from Construction of the Proposed Project Maximum Incremental Unmitigated PM10 and PM2.5 Concentrations from Construction of the Proposed Project in Areas with Background Concentrations in Excess of the AAQS Maximum Incremental PM10 and PM2.5 Concentrations with Mitigation Measure AQ-6a from Construction of the Proposed Project in Areas with Background Concentrations in Excess of the AAQS Excess Cancer and Noncancer Health Risks as a Result of Construction of the Proposed Project in the Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Excess Cancer and Noncancer Health Risks as a Result of Construction of the Proposed Project in the Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District Excess Cancer, Noncancer, and PM2.5 Concentration Health Risks as a Result of Construction of the Proposed Project in the Bay Area Air Quality Management District Excess Cancer and Noncancer Health Risks as a Result of Construction of the Proposed Project in the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District xiii

14 22-19 CO 2 e Emissions from Construction of the Proposed Project Number and Type of Pipelines and Electrical Transmission Lines Crossing the Approved Project Alignment and the Proposed Project Alignment Summary of Conveyance Construction Activities and Geologic Units Sensitive for Paleontological Resources That Could Be Disturbed under the Proposed Project xiv

15 Figures Mapbooks Chapter 3 Project Description Figure M3-4, Proposed Project Chapter 12 Terrestrial Biological Resources Figure M12-4, Distribution of Natural Communities Proposed Project Chapter 13 Land Use Figure M13-4, General Plan Land Use Designations Proposed Project Chapter 14 Agricultural Resources Figure M14-5, Important Farmland Proposed Project Figure M14-6, Lands Under Williamson Act Contracts Proposed Project Chapter 15 Recreation Figure M15-4, Recreation Facilities Proposed Project Except where indicated, figures follow the chapter in which they are referenced. Page 3-1 Footprint of Approved Project and Proposed Project 3-2 Difference in Areas of Surface Impact Between Proposed Project and Approved Project 9-0 Comparison of Impacts Related to Geology and Seismology Geology of the Plan Area 9-2 Geologic Borehole Locations 9-3 Active Faults and Historical Seismicity of the Bay and Delta Region, Levee Seismic Vulnerability Groups 9-5 Levees Near Access Roads 10-0 Comparison of Impacts on Soils Soil Associations in the Plan Area 10-2 Soil Organic Matter Content in Near-Surface Soils 10-3 Thickness of Organic Soils 10-4 Soil Shrink-Swell Potential 10-5 Water Erosion Hazard 10-6 Wind Erosion Hazard xv

16 10-7 Risk of Soil Corrosion to Uncoated Steel 10-8 Risk of Soil Corrosion to Concrete 10-9 Subsidence in the Delta 11-0 Comparison of Impacts on Fish and Aquatic Resources Comparison of Impacts on Terrestrial Biological Resources Distribution of Natural Communities in the Study Area 12-2 Essential Habitat Connectivity 12-3 Mapped Impacts from BDCP Covered Activities within the Boundaries of Other Conservation Plans 12-4 BDCP Features in Relation to Overlapping Regional Conservation Plans 12-5 Vernal Pool Crustacean Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity 12-6 Valley Elderberry Longhorn Beetle Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity 12-7 Other Vernal Pool Invertebrates Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity 12-8 Sacramento Anthicid Beetle Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity 12-9 Antioch Dunes Anthicid Beetle Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Inland Dune Scrub Invertebrate Species Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Delta Green Ground Beetle Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Callippe Silverspot Butterfly Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity California Red-Legged Frog Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity California Tiger Salamander Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Giant Garter Snake Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Western Pond Turtle Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity California Horned Lizard, San Joaquin Whipsnake, and Silvery Legless Lizard Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity California Black Rail Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity California Clapper Rail Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity California Least Tern Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Greater Sandhill Crane Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Lesser Sandhill Crane Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity xvi

17 12-23 Least Bell s Vireo Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Yellow Warbler Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Suisun Song Sparrow Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Saltmarsh Common Yellowthroat Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Swainson s Hawk Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity 2-28 Tricolored Blackbird Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Western Burrowing Owl Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Western Yellow-Billed Cuckoo Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity White-Tailed Kite Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Yellow-Breasted Chat Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Cooper s Hawk and Osprey Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Ferruginous Hawk and Golden Eagle Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Cormorant, Heron and Egret Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Northern Harrier and Short-Eared Owl Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Redhead Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Mountain Plover Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Black Tern Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Grasshopper Sparrow and California Horned Lark Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Least Bittern and White-Faced Ibis Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Loggerhead Shrike Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Song Sparrow Modesto Population Distribution an d Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Bank Swallow Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Yellow-Headed Blackbird Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Riparian Brush Rabbit Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Riparian Woodrat Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Salt Marsh Harvest Mouse Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity San Joaquin Kit Fox Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Suisun Shrew Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity xvii

18 12-51 Special-Status Bat Species Occurrences in Study Area Vicinity San Joaquin Pocket Mouse Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity American Badger Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Vernal Pool Complex Botany Species Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Alkali Seasonal Wetland Botany Species Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Grassland Botany Species Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Valley/Foothill Riparian Botany Species Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Tidal Wetland Botany Species Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Inland Dune Scrub Botany Species Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity Nontidal Wetland Botany Species Distribution and Habitat in Study Area Vicinity 13-0 Comparison of Impacts on Land Use Comparison of Impacts on Agricultural Resources Comparison of Impacts on Aesthetics and Visual Resources Key Observation Points and Proposed Photosimulation Locations 17-2 Existing and Simulated View of Boulden Island Shafts, Looking South from SR a d Key Observation Points and Proposed Photosimulation Locations 18-0 Comparison of Impacts on Cultural Resources Comparison of Impacts on Transportation Transportation Facilities in the Plan Area Vicinity 19-2a c Roadway Segments 20-0 Comparison of Impacts on Public Services and Utilities Comparison of Noise Impacts Comparison of Impacts on Hazards and Hazardous Materials Oil and Gas Pipelines 24-2 Sites of Concern 24-3 Oil and Gas Wells 24-4 Electrical Transmission Lines 24-5 Sensitive Receptors xviii

19 24-6 Airports and Private Airstrips 25-0 Comparison of Impacts on Public Health Comparison of Impacts on Mineral Resources Active Mines in the Plan Area 26-2 Oil and Gas Fields in the Plan Area Vicinity 27-0 Comparison of Impacts on Paleontological Resources Surface Exposure of Geologic Units with Potential to Contain Fossils 27-2 Depth to Top of Pleistocene Deposits xix

20 Acronyms and Abbreviations µg/m 3 micrograms per cubic meter 401 Application application for water quality certification under CWA Section 401 AAQA ambient air quality analysis AB Assembly Bill AB 52 Assembly Bill 52 ACM asbestos-containing materials Addendum Addendum to the Final EIR ALSP Agricultural Lands Stewardship Plan AMM Avoidance and Minimization Measure APE Area of Potential Effect ARB California Air Resources Board BA BAAQMD BDCP BECT BiOp BMPs BPBG BPBGPP BRWL CAAQS Cal-OSHA Caltrans CCR CCWD CDFW CEC CEQ CEQA CESA CFR cfs CH 4 CO CO 2 CPUC CRHR CSD CVP CWA biological assessment Bay Area Air Quality Management District Bay Delta Conservation Plan BDCP Environmental Coordination Team Biological Opinion best management practices baseline plus background growth baseline plus background growth plus project blue-rich white light California Ambient Air Quality Standards California Occupational Safety and Health Administration California Department of Transportation California Code of Regulations Contra Costa Water District California Department of Fish and Wildlife California Energy Commission Council on Environmental Quality California Environmental Policy Act California Endangered Species Act Code of Federal Regulations cubic feet per second methane carbon monoxide carbon dioxide California Public Utilities Commission California Register of Historic Resources Community Service District Central Valley Project Clean Water Act xx

21 dba DOC DOSD DPM DSC DWR EFH EMFs EO ESA FAA Final EIR/EIS GAMAQI GHG GWh HCP HCP/NCCP HFC HMMPs HOR HRA A-weighted decibels California Department of Conservation Department of Water Resources Division of Safety of Dams diesel particulate matter Delta Stewardship Council California Department of Water Resources Essential Fish Habitat electromagnetic fields Executive Order Endangered Species Act Federal Aviation Administration Bay Delta Conservation Plan/ Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement Guide for Assessing and Mitigating Air Quality Impacts greenhouse gas gigawatt hours Habitat Conservation Plan Habitat Conservation Plan/Natural Community Conservation Plan hydrofluorocarbons Hazardous Materials Management Plans Head of Old River health risk assessment I-5 Interstate 5 I-80 Interstate 80 Important Farmland Prime, Unique, Farmland of Statewide Importance, and Farmland of Local Importance IRI International Roughness Index ITAs Indian Trust Assets KOPs kv lead agencies LOS LRFD MMPs MRZs MSA MVCDs key observation points kilovolt DWR and Reclamation levels of service load and resistance factor mosquito management plans mineral resource zones Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act Mosquito Vector Control Districts xxi

22 N 2 O NAAQS NCCP NEPA NMFS NO 2 NOD NRHP NTUs OCI OEHHA OPR PA PCI PM PM10 PM2.5 ppm PQI RDEIR/SDEIS Reclamation ROD RTM SAPs SB SCT SF 6 SFBAAB SFNA SHPO SIL SJVAB SJVAPCD SMAQMD SMUD SO 2 SOC SPCCP SR SRDWSC SSHCP State Water Board nitrous oxide National Ambient Air Quality Standards Natural Community Conservation Plan National Environmental Policy Act National Marine Fisheries Service nitrogen dioxide Notice of Determination National Register of Historic Place nephelometric turbidity units Overall Condition Index Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment Governor s Office of Planning and Research programmatic agreement Pavement Condition Index particulate matter PM smaller than or equal to 10 microns in diameter PM smaller than or equal than 2.5 microns in diameter parts per million Pavement Quality Index 2015 Partially Recirculated Draft EIR/Supplemental Draft EIS U.S. Bureau of Reclamation Record of Decision reusable tunnel material Sampling and Analysis Plans senate bill Section 7 Consultation Team sulfur hexafluoride San Francisco Bay Area Air Basin Sacramento Federal Nonattainment Area California State Historic Preservation Office significant impact level San Joaquin Valley Air Basin San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District Sacramento Municipal Utility District sulfur dioxide Sites of Concern Spill Prevention, Containment, and Countermeasure Plan State Route Sacramento River Deep Water Ship Channel South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan State Water Resources Control Board xxii

23 Supplemental EIR/EIS SVAB SVP SWP SWPPP TAC TBM UPRR USACE USC USEPA USFWS YSAQMD Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement Sacramento Valley Air Basin Society of Vertebrate Paleontology State Water Project stormwater pollution prevention plan toxic air containments tunnel boring machine Union Pacific Railroad U.S. Army Corps of Engineers United States Code U.S. Environmental Protection Agency U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Yolo-Solano Air Quality Management District xxiii