STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Energy Resources Conservation
and Development Commission
In the Matter of:
Application for Certification
for the High Desert Power Project
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Docket No. 97-AFC-1
NOTICE OF A STAFF WORKSHOP
The High Desert Power Project, Limited Liability Company (HDPP) is proposing to construct and operate a 680 to 720 MW natural gas fueled electricity generation power plant. The proposed project is to be located in the northeast corner of the Southern California International Airport (formerly George Air Force Base), in the city of Victorville, in San Bernardino County, California. The power plant and related facilities, such as the electric transmission line, natural gas pipeline and water lines, are under the California Energy Commission's (Energy Commission) siting authority.
On January 21, 1999, the Energy Commission staff published its Staff Assessment. This document contains staff's findings and recommendations on the High Desert Power Project Application for Certification (AFC), based on the information received to date. A workshop to discuss air quality issues raised in the Staff Assessment was held on February 4, 1999 and on March 2, 1999. As a result of those discussions, staff will hold another public workshop on air quality to discuss the applicant's interpollutant offset proposal, and other air quality issues as follows:
The meeting location is wheelchair accessible. If you require special accommodations, contact Robert Sifuentes, at (916) 654-5004, at least five days prior to the workshop. Persons requiring information on how to participate in the Energy Commission's review of the project should contact Roberta Mendonca, the Energy Commission's Public Adviser, at (916) 654-4489, (800) 822-6228, or email pao@energy.state.ca.us. Technical or scheduling questions should be directed to Richard K. Buell, Siting Project Manager, at (916) 653-1614, or email at rbuell@energy.state.ca.us. The status of the project, a copy of the Staff Assessment, and other relevant documents are available on the Energy Commission's Internet page at www.energy.ca.gov/sitingcases/highdesert. News media inquiries should be directed to Assistant Executive Director, Claudia Chandler, at (916) 654-4989.
ENERGY RESOURCES CONSERVATION
AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
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JANANNE SHARPLESS
Commissioner
Presiding Member