Project Section Environmental Documents
FRESNO TO BAKERSFIELD: LOCALLY GENERATED ALTERNATIVE
Combined Supplemental Record of Decision and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) has prepared this combined Supplemental Record of Decision (Supplemental ROD) and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (Final Supplemental EIS). The Supplemental ROD is the Authority’s approval, as federal NEPA lead agency under NEPA assignment, of the Fresno to Bakersfield’s Locally Generated Alternative (F-B LGA) as described in the Final Supplemental EIS dated 31 October 2019. The Supplemental ROD is combined with the Final Supplemental EIS pursuant to Section 1311 of the FAST Act (49 U.S.C. § 304a(b)). As to NEPA assignment, the environmental review, consultation, and other actions required by applicable Federal environmental laws for this project are being or have been carried out by the State of California pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 327 and a Memorandum of Understanding dated July 23, 2019, and executed by the Federal Railroad Administration and the State of California.
The Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS was prepared as a CEQA/NEPA joint document with the Authority as the CEQA lead agency and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) as the NEPA lead agency. The Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS was issued for public comment by both agencies in November 2017. The comment period closed in January 2018.
Subsequently, the Authority decided to separate the CEQA process from the NEPA process. Accordingly, the Authority as CEQA lead agency prepared a Final EIR. The Authority Board, acting in its capacity as CEQA lead agency, certified the Final EIR and approved the F-B LGA in October 2018.
In July 2019, the Authority received NEPA assignment from the FRA, as noted above. The Authority, now as NEPA federal lead agency, has finalized the NEPA process for the F-B LGA. The Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS stated that the Supplemental Record of Decision would be combined with the Final Supplemental EIS , which the Authority has now done.
These matters are explained in more detail in an Explanatory Cover Memorandum (available at the link below) the Authority issued with the combined Supplemental ROD and Final Supplemental EIS.
Final Supplemental EIS: The Final Supplemental EIS consists of the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS (previously circulated for public review and comment in 2017), comments and responses to comments on the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS, and text changes and correction to the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS (Errata). The comments and responses to comments on the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS, and text changes and correction to the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS (Errata), are available on the web at the links below.
The 2017 Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS is available via CD/DVD by contacting us at central.valley@hsr.ca.gov or (916) 324-1541. We will send it immediately free of charge via priority mail, upon request. The Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS is also available for viewing at the area repositories listed below (including the Authority’s Fresno and Sacramento offices). The 2017 Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS was prepared, produced and formatted prior to a recent California law requiring all documents posted on state websites to meet certain accessibility standards. That Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS is undergoing conversion to satisfy these standards, and will be posted on the Authority’s website when that conversion is completed.
Supplemental ROD: The Supplemental ROD is the Authority’s approval, as NEPA lead agency, of the F-B LGA as described in the Final Supplemental EIS dated October 31, 2019. The Supplemental ROD sets forth that the F-B LGA best serves the purpose and need for this project and minimizes economic, social, and environmental impacts. In addition to a summary of potential effects, the Supplemental Record of Decision includes the following findings for and/or discussions about:
- Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act
- Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966
- Section 7 Endangered Species Act
- Section 404 Clean Water Act Least Environmentally Damaging Practicable Alternative
- Wetlands pursuant to Executive Order 11990
- Floodplains pursuant to Executive Order 11988
- Environmental Justice pursuant to Executive Order 12898
The appendices to the Supplemental ROD include the Least Environmentally Damaging Practicable Alternative concurrence letters (under Section 404), State Historic Preservation Officer Section 106 concurrence letter, General Conformity confirmation correspondence, the Mitigation Monitoring and Enforcement Plan, letter from the City of Bakersfield concurring with the Section 4(f) de minimis impact finding, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Biological Opinion amendments for the Buena Vista Lake ornate shrew and for the Locally Generated Alternative.
FRESNO TO BAKERSFIELD SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS
The following documents are available in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, which require Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have a copy of this free software, you can download it from Adobe at http://get.adobe.com/readerExternal Link. If you already have a copy of this software, simply click on the links and it will open up automatically. Note: many of these files are very large and could take up to several minutes to download. Documents listed below that are not available electronically are available by requesting an electronic copy on CD by calling (916) 324-1541.
The electronic version of the Supplemental Record of Decision, and Final Supplemental EIS (except its Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS component, which is being remediated as noted above for web accessibility compliance with recently-enacted law) is posted on this website. You may also request a CD of the Supplemental Record of Decision and Final Supplemental EIS by calling (916) 324-1541.
The Supplemental EIS to the 2014 Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS evaluates the potential environmental impacts from a new project alternative, generally between Shafter and a station in Bakersfield known as the F-B LGA. The F-B LGA provides an alternative alignment for a 23.13-mile segment of the Fresno to Bakersfield Section between the City of Shafter and the City of Bakersfield. The F-B LGA high-speed rail passenger station would be located at the intersection of State Route (SR) 204 and F Street in Bakersfield. A maintenance of infrastructure facility (MOIF) would be located along the F-B LGA in northern Shafter between Poplar Avenue and Fresno Avenue. It also compares those LGA-specific environmental impacts with the environmental impacts from the corresponding portion of the alignment evaluated south of Poplar Avenue in the 2014 Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS (i.e., May 2014 Project). An electronic copy of the 2014 Final EIR/EIS can be received on CD by calling (916) 324-1541.
Education Materials
Notices
Fresno to Bakersfield Locally Generated Alternative: Combined Supplemental Record of Decision and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
- CoverPDF Document
- Explanatory Cover Sheet MemorandumPDF Document
- Supplemental Record of DecisionPDF Document
- Attachment A. Least Environmental Damaging Practicable Alternative concurrence lettersPDF Document
- Attachment B. General Conformity Determination confirmation correspondencePDF Document
- Attachment C. F-B Mitigation Monitoring and Enforcement Plan (MMEP) and AmendmentsPDF Document
- Attachment D. Section 106 State Historic Preservation Officer concurrence letterPDF Document
- Attachment E. Letter from the City of Bakersfield concurring with the Section 4(f) de minimis impact findingPDF Document
- Attachment F. July 28, 2017, Biological Opinion (Buena Vista Lake Ornate Shrew)PDF Document
- Attachment G. July 27, 2018, Biological Opinion (Locally Generated Alternative)PDF Document
- Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (see descriptions below)
- Please see the Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report/Statement (EIR/EIS) section below.
- Cover – Final Supplemental Environmental Impact StatementPDF Document
- Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement title and signature pagePDF Document
- Responses to Comments on the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS
- Chapter 16 IntroductionPDF Document
- Chapter 17 Standard ResponsesPDF Document
- Chapter 18 Repuestas EstándarPDF Document
- Chapter 19 Response to Comments from Federal AgenciesPDF Document
- Chapter 20 Response to Comments from State AgenciesPDF Document
- Chapter 21 Response to Comments from Elected OfficialsPDF Document
- Chapter 22 Response to Comments from Local AgenciesPDF Document
- Chapter 23 Response to Comments from Businesses and/or OrganizationsPDF Document
- Chapter 24 Response to Comments from Individuals Last Name A-ClarkPDF Document
- Chapter 24 Response to Comments from Individuals Last Name CohenPDF Document
- Chapter 24 Response to Comments from Individuals Last Name Coldwell-MoorePDF Document
- Chapter 24 Response to Comments from Individuals Last Name Nelson-YatesPDF Document
- Chapter 25 Response to Comments from Public Hearing 12-19-2017PDF Document
- Chapter 26 ReferencesPDF Document
- Changes to Volume 1 Report (Errata)PDF Document
- Changes to Volume 2 Technical Appendices (Errata)PDF Document
- Changes to Volume 3 Alignment Plans (Errata)PDF Document
Volume I – Report
Chapter 1.0, Project Purpose, Need, and Objectives, explains why the project is proposed and provides a history of the planning process that led to the development of the F-B LGA.
Chapter 2.0, F-B LGA Description, describes the California High-Speed Rail Project Background, Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS Background, and development of the F-B LGA and F-B LGA F Street Station. This chapter explains that the F-B LGA will be compared to the May 2014 Project that was evaluated in the completed Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS. The F-B LGA and its design options are described in Chapter 2, with visual representations (illustrations and maps) for the reader. Chapter 2 also describes modifications of Caltrans/State Facilities; travel demand and ridership forecasts; operations and service plans; additional high-speed rail development considerations; construction plan and phased implementation strategies; and permits and approvals.
Chapter 3.0, Affected Environment, Environmental Consequences, and Mitigation Measures, is where the reader can find information about the existing transportation, environmental, and social conditions in the area of the F-B LGA. This chapter provides the findings of the analysis of potential environmental effects, along with identification of measures to mitigate the effects (called mitigation measures).
Chapter 4.0, Section 4(f)/Section 6(f) Evaluation, provides the analysis under Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 and Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act.
Chapter 5.0, Environmental Justice, evaluates the potential of the F-B LGA Project to result in disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental effects on minority and low-income populations.
Chapter 6.0, Cost and Operations, summarizes the estimated capital, operations, and maintenance cost for the F-B LGA evaluated in the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS, including funding and financial risk.
Chapter 7.0, Other CEQA/NEPA Considerations, summarizes the adverse environmental effects of the F-B LGA that cannot be avoided if the F-B LGA is implemented, and the relationship between short-term use of the environment and long-term benefits of the Project.Chapter 8.0, Comparison of Alternatives and Identification of the Preferred Alternatives, identifies the Authority’s and FRA’s Preferred Alternative for the segment of the Fresno to Bakersfield Section just north of Poplar Avenue in the city of Shafter and Oswell Street in the city of Bakersfield. This chapter provides the comparative data (between the May 2014 Project and the F-B LGA) related to the Authority’s and FRA’s Preferred Alternative.
Chapter 9.0, Public and Agency Involvement, contains summaries of coordination and outreach activities with agencies and the general public.
Chapter 10.0, Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS Distribution, identifies the individuals and organizations informed about the availability of the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS.
Chapter 11.0, List of Preparers, provides the names and responsibilities of the authors of the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS.
Chapter 12.0, References/Sources Used in Document Preparation, cites the references and contacts used in writing the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS.
Chapter 13.0, Glossary of Terms, provides a definition of certain terms used in the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS.
Chapter 14.0, Index, provides a tool to cross-reference major topics used in the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS.
Chapter 15.0, Acronyms and Abbreviations, defines the acronyms and abbreviations used in the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS.
Volume II – Technical Appendices
These appendices provide additional technical information that supports the analysis and conclusions in Volume 1 of the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS.
Volume III – Alignment Plans
These are the engineering plans that detail the F-B LGA. Volume 3 also includes the F Street station (the station associated with the F-B LGA alignment) plans.
Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIR)
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) has prepared this Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (EIR) to supplement the 2014 Final EIR/EIS for the Fresno to Bakersfield Section. This Final Supplemental EIR evaluates a new alternative for the Fresno to Bakersfield project. The Fresno to Bakersfield Locally Generated Alternative (F-B LGA) provides an alternative alignment for a 23.13-mile segment of the Fresno to Bakersfield Section between the City of Shafter and the City of Bakersfield. The F-B LGA station would be located at the intersection of State Route (SR) 204 and F Street in Bakersfield. A maintenance of infrastructure facility (MOIF) would be located along the F-B LGA in northern Shafter between Poplar Avenue and Fresno Avenue. The Final Supplemental EIR follows the associated Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS issued for public comment in 2017.
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The electronic version of the Final Supplemental EIR will be posted on this website. You may also request a CD-ROM of the Final Supplemental EIR by calling (916) 324-1541.
This document is a Final Supplemental EIR to the 2014 Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS. This document evaluates the potential environmental impacts from a new project alternative. It also compares those alternative-specific environmental impacts with the environmental impacts from the portion of the Preferred Alternative south of Poplar Avenue in the 2014 Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS (i.e., May 2014 Project). The changes since the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS can be found here.
Document Organization
The Final Supplemental EIR for the Fresno to Bakersfield section includes the following:
- Volume I – Report
- Changes to the Final Report resulting from Comments on the Draft Report
- Volume II – Technical Appendices
- Volume III – Alignment Plans
- Volume IV – Responses to Comments on Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS
The purpose of environmental documents is to disclose information to decision makers and the public. While the science and analysis that supports this Final Supplemental EIR is complex, this document is intended for the general public. Every attempt has been made to limit technical terms and the use of acronyms. The terms and acronyms are defined the first time they are used and a list of acronyms and abbreviations was provided in the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS.
The SummaryPDF Document provides an overview of all of the substantive chapters and includes a table listing the potential environmental impacts for each environmental resource topic and directs the reader where to get details elsewhere in the document.
Approval Documents
- Final Approved Resolution #HSRA 18-16PDF Document
- Final Approved Resolution #HSRA 18-17PDF Document
- Exhibit A to Final Approved Resolution #HSRA 18-17: CEQA Findings of Fact and Overriding ConsiderationsPDF Document
- Exhibit B to Approved Resolution #HSRA 18-17: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting ProgramPDF Document
Education Materials
- Summary for the Final Supplemental EIRPDF Document
- Resumen Ejecutivo del EIR Suplementario Final para la sección de Fresno a Bakersfield (Executive Summary En Español)PDF Document
- Highlights of Final Supplemental EIR
- Map of Preferred Alternative
Notices
- Public NoticePDF Document
- Aviso Publico del EIR Suplementario Final para la sección de Fresno a Bakersfield (Public Notice En Español)PDF Document
- Notice of Determination (October 17, 2018)PDF Document
Volume I: Report
- CoverPDF Document
- Title PagePDF Document
- Signature PagePDF Document
- PrefacePDF Document
- Table of ContentsPDF Document
- SummaryPDF Document
- Chapter 16 Changes to the Final Report resulting from Comments on the Draft ReportPDF Document
- Volume I, Chapters 1-15 are available with the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS: Fresno to Bakersfield
Volume II: Technical Appendices
- Appendix 2-I: Interim Terminal StationPDF Document
- Additional Volume II appendices are available with the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS: Fresno to Bakersfield. Any changes to these appendices are explained in Volume I, Chapter 16.
Volume III: Alignment Plans
- Section H Record Set PEPD Design Submission, Sound Barrier PlansPDF Document
- Additional Volume III plans are available with the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS: Fresno to Bakersfield. Any changes to these plans are explained in Volume I, Chapter 16.
Volume IV: Responses to Comments on the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS
- Chapter 17 IntroductionPDF Document
- Chapter 18 Standard ResponsesPDF Document
- Chapter 19 Repuestas EstándarPDF Document
- Chapter 20 Response to Comments from Federal AgenciesPDF Document
- Chapter 21 Response to Comments from State AgenciesPDF Document
- Chapter 22 Response to Comments from Elected OfficialsPDF Document
- Chapter 23 Response to Comments from Local AgenciesPDF Document
- Chapter 24 Response to Comments from Businesses and/or OrganizationsPDF Document
- Chapter 25 Response to Comments from Individuals Last Name A-ClarkPDF Document
- Chapter 25 Response to Comments from Individuals Last Name
- Chapter 25 Response to Comments from Individuals Last Name Coldwell-MooPDF Document
- Chapter 25 Response to Comments from Individuals Last Name Nelson-YatesPDF Document
- Chapter 26 Response to Comments from Public Hearing 12-19-2017PDF Document
- Chapter 27 ReferencesPDF Document
Technical Reports
- Technical Reports are available with the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS: Fresno to Bakersfield.
Check Point A
- Checkpoint A is available with the Fresno to Bakersfield Draft EIR/EIS.
Check Point B
- Checkpoint B is available with the Fresno to Bakersfield Draft EIR/EIS.
Check Point C
- Checkpoint C is available with the Fresno to Bakersfield Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS.
Brief Explanation of Each Volume
Content by Order of Appearance in Document
Volume I – Report
This section provides the approved signature page and supporting documents. This section includes changes that were made to the Final Supplemental EIR resulting from comments received on the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS.
Volume II – Technical Appendices
This section includes the appendices that provide additional technical information that supports the analysis and conclusions in Volume I of the Final Supplemental EIR and Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS. It should be noted that only technical appendices from the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS that needed to be updated to be consistent with the F-B LGA were revised and included.
Volume III – Alignment Plans
This section includes the engineering plans that have been updated since the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS and detail the F-B LGA. It should be noted that only plans from the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS that needed to be updated to be consistent with the F-B LGA were revised and included.
Volume IV – Responses to Comments on Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS
This section includes comments received on the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS and the responses to these comments.
Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report/Statement (EIR/EIS)
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) and Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) have prepared this Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS) to supplement the Final EIR/EIS for the Fresno to Bakersfield project section of the California High-Speed Rail Project Final EIR/EIS. When the Final EIR/EIS was certified in May 2014, and a “Preferred Alternative” identified, the Authority elected to defer an alignment decision in the Bakersfield area, whereas the FRA approved the Preferred Alternative in its entirety. This Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS identifies a new alternative for the Fresno to Bakersfield project section. The Fresno to Bakersfield Locally Generated Alternative (F-B LGA) provides an alternative alignment for a 13-mile segment of the Fresno to Bakersfield project section between the City of Shafter and the City of Bakersfield. The F-B LGA station would be located at the intersection of State Route (SR) 204 and F Street. A maintenance of infrastructure facility (MOIF) would be located along the F-B LGA in northern Shafter between Poplar Avenue and Fresno Avenue.
The following documents are available in Adobe Acrobat PDF format, which require Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you do not have a copy of this free software, you can download it from Adobe at http://get.adobe.com/readerExternal Link. If you already have a copy of this software, simply click on the links and it will open up automatically. Note: many of these files are very large and could take up to several minutes to download.
In addition to posting the electronic version of the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS on this website, printed copies are provided at the following public libraries: Kern County Library, Beale Memorial Library (701 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA); Kern County Library, Shafter Branch (236 James Street, Shafter, CA); Kern County Library Baker Branch (1400 Baker Street, Bakersfield, CA); and Kern County Library, Rathbun Branch (200 West China Grade Loop, Bakersfield, CA).
Printed copies of the Fresno to Bakersfield project section Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS and the associated technical reports are also available for review during business hours at the Authority’s offices at 770 L Street, Suite 620 MS-1, Sacramento, CA, and 1111 H Street, Fresno, CA. You may also request a CD-ROM of the Draft Supplemental EIS/EIS by calling (888) 481-2772.
This document is a draft combined Supplemental EIR/EIS to the Final EIR/EIS. This document evaluates the potential environmental impacts from a new project alternative. It also compares those alternative-specific environmental impacts with the environmental impacts from the portion of the Preferred Alternative south of Poplar Avenue in the Final EIR/EIS.
Document Organization
The Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS for the Fresno to Bakersfield section includes the following:
- Volume I – Report
- Volume II – Technical Appendices
- Volume III – Alignment Plans
The purpose of environmental documents is to disclose information to decision makers and the public. While the science and analysis that supports this Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS is complex, this document is intended for the general public. Every attempt has been made to limit technical terms and the use of acronyms. The terms and acronyms are defined the first time they are used and a list of acronyms and abbreviations is provided in Chapter 15 of this document.
The Executive Summary provides an overview of all of the substantive chapters and includes a table listing the potential environmental impacts for each environmental resource topic and directs the reader where to get details elsewhere in the document.
Education Materials
- Executive Summary for the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS
- Resumen Ejecutivo del Borrador Informe del Impacto Ambiental / Declaración del Impacto Ambiental Suplementario de la Sección de Fresno a Bakersfield (EIR/EIS Suplementario) (Executive Summary En Español)
Notices
- Notice of Availability
- Aviso de Disponibilidad del Borrador Informe de Impacto Ambiental / Declaración de Impacto Ambiental Suplementario de la Sección de Fresno a Bakersfield (Notice of Availability En Español)
Submitting a Comment
On November 9, 2017, the Califonia High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) jointly released, for public review and comment, a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS) for the Fresno to Bakersfield project section of the California High-Speed Rail Project. This Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS is focused on the portion of the alignment that runs from Poplar Avenue in Shafter to Oswell Street in Bakersfield. The Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS provides a comparison of two alternatives, the Fresno to Bakersfield Locally Generated Alternative and the May 2014 Project Alternative.
The official comment period begins Thursday, November 9, 2017 and closed on Tuesday, January 16, 2018.
Volume I: Report
- Cover Volume IPDF Document
- Title Page Volume IPDF Document
- Signature PagePDF Document
- Fact SheetPDF Document
- PrefacePDF Document
- Table of Contents Volume IPDF Document
- SummaryPDF Document
- Project Purpose, Need, and ObjectivesPDF Document
- F-B LGA DescriptionPDF Document
- 3.1 IntroductionPDF Document
- 3.2 TransportationPDF Document
- 3.3 Air Quality and Global Climate ChangePDF Document
- 3.4 Noise and VibrationPDF Document
- 3.5 Electromagnetic Fields and Electromagnetic InterferencePDF Document
- 3.6 Public Utilities and EnergyPDF Document
- 3.7 Biological Resources and WetlandsPDF Document
- 3.8 Hydrology and Water ResourcesPDF Document
- 3.9 Geology, Soils, Seismicity, and Paleontological ResourcesPDF Document
- 3.10 Hazardous Materials and WastesPDF Document
- 3.11 Safety and SecurityPDF Document
- 3.12 Socioeconomics and CommunitiesPDF Document
- 3.13 Station Planning, Land Use, and DevelopmentPDF Document
- 3.14 Agricultural LandPDF Document
- 3.15 Parks, Recreation, and Open SpacePDF Document
- 3.16 Aesthetics and Visual ResourcesPDF Document
- 3.17 Cultural ResourcesPDF Document
- 3.18 Regional GrowthPDF Document
- 3.19 Cumulative ImpactsPDF Document
- Section 4(f)/6(f) EvaluationPDF Document
- Environmental JusticePDF Document
- Project Costs and OperationsPDF Document
- Other CEQA and NEPA ConsiderationsPDF Document
- Comparison of Alternatives and Identification of the Preferred AlternativePDF Document
- Public and Agency InvolvementPDF Document
- EIR/EIS DistributionPDF Document
- List of PreparersPDF Document
- References and Sources Used in Document PreparationPDF Document
- Glossary of TermsPDF Document
- IndexPDF Document
- Acronyms and AbbreviationsPDF Document
Volume II: Technical Appendices
- Cover Volume IIPDF Document
- Title Page Volume IIPDF Document
- 1-A Business Plans (Flysheet)PDF Document
- 1-B Benefits (Flysheet)PDF Document
- 2-A Road CrossingsPDF Document
- 2-B Railroad CrossingsPDF Document
- 2-C Operations and Service Plan Summaries (Flysheet)PDF Document
- 2-D Applicable Design Standards (Flysheet)PDF Document
- 2-E Summary of Requirements for Operations and Maintenance Facilities (Flysheet)PDF Document
- 2-F Interim Use (Flysheet)PDF Document
- 2-G May 2014 Project Mitigation Monitoring and Enforcement Program and AmendmentsPDF Document
- 2-H Functions of Impact Avoidance and Minimization MeasuresPDF Document
- 3.1-A Parcels within HSR FootprintPDF Document
- 3.3-A Potential Impact from Induced Wind (Flysheet)PDF Document
- 3.3-B Draft Federal General Conformity Determination (Flysheet)PDF Document
- 3.4-A Noise and Vibration (Flysheet)PDF Document
- 3.4-B Noise and Vibration MeasurementsPDF Document
- 3.4-C Noise and Vibration Mitigation GuidelinesPDF Document
- 3.5-A Technical Study: Pre-Construction Electromagnetic Measurement Survey (Flysheet)PDF Document
- 3.6-A Existing Plus Project Conditions Energy Analysis (Flysheet)PDF Document
- 3.6-B Water Usage Analysis Technical Memorandum (FlysheetPDF Document
- 3.6-C Energy Analysis Memorandum (Flysheet)PDF Document
- 3.7-A Special-Status Species and Observed Habitat (Flysheet)PDF Document
- 3.7-B Comparison of Impacts on Biological Resources by AlternativePDF Document
- 3.7-C Watershed Evaluation Reports Parts 1 through 4 (Flysheet)PDF Document
- 3.8-A Water Bodies Crossed by Project AlternativesPDF Document
- 3.8-B Summary of Hydraulic Modeling (Flysheet)PDF Document
- 3.11-A Safety and Security Data (Flysheet)PDF Document
- 3.11-B Airport Obstructions (Flysheet)PDF Document
- 3.12-A Residential, Business, and Mobile Home Relocation Assistance Brochures (Flysheet)PDF Document
- 3.12-B Effects on School District Funding and Transportation Bus RoutesPDF Document
- 3.12-C Effects on Children’s Health and SafetyPDF Document
- 3.13-A Land Use Plans, Goals, and PoliciesPDF Document
- 3.14-A Results and Findings of Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Pursuant to the Farmland Protection Policy ActPDF Document
- 3.14-B Remnant Parcel AnalysisPDF Document
- 3.14-C High Speed Train Noise Disturbance on Grazing Land (Flysheet)PDF Document
- 3.17-A Programmatic Agreement (Flysheet)PDF Document
- 3.19-A Planned and Potential ProjectsPDF Document
- 3.19-B Planned Transportation ProjectsPDF Document
- 5-A Operating Cost Memorandum (Flysheet)PDF Document
- 8-A Analysis of the Comparable Section (May 2014 Project)PDF Document
Volume III: Alignment Plans
- Section A Alignment Plans
- Section B Composite Utility Plans
- Section C HSR Elevated Structures Plans
- Section D Maintenance of Infrastructure Facility Plans, Profiles and Cross Sections
- Section E Roadway and Roadway Structure Plans
- Section F Station Drawings
- Section G Systems Schematic, Traction Power, Train Control and Communications Site and Access Roadway Plans
Technical Reports
- Air Quality and Global Climate Change Technical Report
- Archaeological Survey Report (Redacted)
- Archaeological Survey Report Addendum 1 (September 2016)
- Historic Architectural Survey Report (May 2016)
- Historic Architectural Survey Report Appendices A-B
- Historic Architectural Survey Report Appendices C-D1
- Historic Architectural Survey Report Appendix D2
- Historic Architectural Survey Report Appendix E1-E60
- Historic Architectural Survey Report Appendix E61-F
- Locally Generated Alternative Historic Architectural Survey Report, Addendum 1 Appendix A-B
- Locally Generated Alternative Historic Architectural Survey Report, Addendum 1 Appendix C-F
- Basque Traditional Cultural Properties Study
- Biological Assessment
- Biological Resources and Wetlands Technical Report
- Draft Supplemental Community Impact Assessment Technical Report
- Supplemental Section 106 Findings of Effect, Locally Generated Alternative
- Supplemental Hazardous Materials and Wastes Technical Report
- Supplemental Hazardous Materials and Wastes Technical Report Appendix A1
- Supplemental Hazardous Materials and Wastes Technical Report Appendices A2-E1
- Supplemental Hazardous Materials and Wastes Technical Report Appendices E2-F1
- Supplemental Hazardous Materials and Wastes Technical Report Appendix F2
- Noise and Vibration Technical Report and Appendix A
- Noise and Vibration Technical Report Appendices B-H
- Transportation Technical Report
- Transportation Technical Report Appendix A
- Transportation Technical Report Appendices B-AC
- Final Wetlands Report
Check Point A
- Checkpoint A is available with the Fresno to Bakersfield Draft EIR/EIS.
Check Point B
- Checkpoint B is available with the Fresno to Bakersfield Draft EIR/EIS.
Check Point C
- Checkpoint C Summary Report
- Checkpoint C Concurrence Letter – EPA
- Checkpoint C Concurrence Letter – US Army Corps of Engineers
Brief Explanation of Each Volume and Chapter
Volume I – Report
Chapter 1.0, Project Purpose, Need, and Objectives, explains why the the project is proposed and provides a history of the planning process that lead to the development of the F-B LGA.
Chapter 2.0, F-B LGA Description, describes the California HSR Project Background, Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS Background, and development of the F-B LGA and F-B LGA F Street Station. This chapter explains that the F-B LGA will be compared to the May 2014 Project that was evaluated in the certified Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS. The F-B LGA and its design options are described in Chapter 2 with visual representations (illustrations and maps) for the reader. Chapter 2 also describes modifications of Caltrans/State Facilities; travel demand and ridership forecasts; operations and service plans; additional HSR development considerations; construction plan and phased implementation strategies; and permits and approvals.
Chapter 3.0, Affected Environment, Environmental Consequences, and Mitigation Measures, is where the reader can find information about the existing transportation, environmental, and social conditions in the area of the F-B LGA. This chapter provides the findings of the analysis of potential environmental impacts, along with methods to reduce the significance of the impacts (called mitigation measures).
Chapter 4.0, Section 4(f/Section 6(f) Evaluation, provides the analysis to support FRA’s determinations under Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act of 1966 and Section 6(f) of the Land and Water Conservation Fund Act.
Chapter 5.0, Environmental Justice, summarizes how the Authority and FRA to the greatest extent practicable and permitted by law, are achieving environmental justice by identifying and addressing, disproportionately high and adverse human health or environmental impacts on minority and low-income populations.
Chapter 6.0, Cost and Operations, summarizes the estimated capital, operations, and maintenance cost for the F-B LGA evaluated in the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS, including funding and financial risk.
Chapter 7.0, Other CEQA/NEPA Considerations, summarizes the F-B LGA’s significant adverse environmental effects of the F-B LGA, the significant adverse environmental effects that cannot be avoided if the F-B LGA is implemented, and the significant irreversible environmental changes that would occur as a result of F-B LGA implementation or irretrievable commitments of resources or foreclosure of future options.
Chapter 8.0, Comparison of Alternatives and Identification of the Preferred Alternatives, identifies the Authority’s and FRA’s Preferred Alternative for the segment of the Fresno to Bakersfield Section just north of Poplar Avenue in the City of Shafter and Oswell Street in the City of Bakersfield. This chapter provides the comparative data (between the May 2014 Project and the F-B LGA) related to the Authority’s and FRA’s Preferred Alternative.
Chapter 9.0, Public and Agency Involvement, contains summaries of coordination and outreach activities with agencies and the general public.
Chapter 10.0, Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS Distribution, identifies the individuals and organizations informed about the availability of this Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS.
Chapter 11.0, List of Preparers, provides the names and responsibilities of the authors of this Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS.
Chapter 12.0, References/Sources Used in Document Preparation, cites the references and contacts used in writing this Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS.
Chapter 13.0, Glossary of Terms, provides a definition of certain terms used in this Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS.
Chapter 14.0, Index, provides a tool to cross-reference major topics used in this Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS.
Chapter 15.0, Acronyms and Abbreviations, defines the acronyms and abbreviations used in this Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS.
Volume II – Technical Appendices
These appendices provide additional technical information that supports the analysis and conclusions in Volume I of the Draft Supplemental EIR/EIS. It should be noted that only technical appendices from the Fresno to Bakersfield Section Final EIR/EIS that needed to be updated to be consistent with the F-B LGA were revised.
Volume III – Alignment Plans
These are the engineering plans that detail the F-B LGA. Volume III also includes the station plans.
- San Francisco to San Jose Project Section: Environmental Documents
- San Jose to Merced Project Section: Environmental Documents
- Merced to Fresno: Environmental Documents
- Merced to Fresno: Central Valley Wye: Environmental Documents
- Fresno to Bakersfield: Environmental Documents
- Fresno to Bakersfield: Locally Generated Alternative: Environmental Documents
- Bakersfield to Palmdale: Environmental Documents
- Palmdale to Burbank: Environmental Documents
- Burbank to Los Angeles Project Section: Environmental Documents
PROJECT SECTION ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTS
San Francisco to San Jose Project Section
- San Francisco to San Jose: Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement
- San Francisco to San Jose: Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report/Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement
San Jose to Merced Project Section
- San Jose to Merced: Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement
- San Jose to Merced: Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report/Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement
- San Jose to Merced: Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement
Merced to Fresno Project Section
- Merced to Fresno: Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS)
- Merced to Fresno: Central Valley Wye Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement
- Merced to Fresno: Central Valley Wye Revised Draft Supplemental EIR/Second Draft Supplemental EIS
- Merced to Fresno: Central Valley Wye Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement
Fresno to Bakersfield Project Section
- Fresno to Bakersfield: Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS)
- Fresno to Bakersfield: Locally Generated Alternative Draft & Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS)
Bakersfield to Palmdale Project Section
- Bakersfield to Palmdale: Draft Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement
- Bakersfield to Palmdale: Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report/Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement
- Bakersfield to Palmdale: Final Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement
Burbank to Los Angeles Project Section
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