This Decision contains the California Energy Commission’s (Energy Commission) rationale in determining that the proposed Alamitos Energy Center project (AEC or Project) will, as mitigated, have no significant impacts on the environment and comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, and standards (LORS). This Decision is based exclusively upon the evidentiary record established during this certification proceeding and summarized in this document. The Committee has independently evaluated the evidence, cited to references in the record1 supporting our findings and conclusions, and specified the measures required to ensure that the AEC is designed, constructed, and operated in the manner necessary to protect public health and safety, promote the general welfare, and preserve environmental quality.
The Energy Commission has exclusive jurisdiction to license this project and is considering the AFC under a review process established by Public Resources Code, sections 25500 and California Code of Regulations, title 20, section 1200. A license issued by the Energy Commission is in lieu of other state and local permits.
