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5.20 Dry Utilities

MM 20.3-2 The Project Applicant/Developer shall install, bond for, or otherwise provide
on-site natural gas facilities in coordination with SoCalGas.

MM 20.3-3 An additional regulator station shall be constructed by SoCalGas to loop the
distribution system for increased reliability. The timing for development of
this station shall be determined by SoCalGas through an assessment of the
system’s operational needs. The timing for construction of this facility, as well
as the specific location and sizing, shall be coordinated with SoCalGas.

Level of Significance After Mitigation

Impacts related to natural gas services and facilities and petroleum consumption would be
less than significant with implementation of the Green Development Program, and
MMs 20.3-1 through 20.3-3.

5.20.4 TELEPHONE SERVICE

Relevant Plans, Policies, and Regulations

No pertinent federal, State, or local plans, policies, or regulations related to telephone service
have been identified.

Environmental Setting

AT&T (formerly known as SBC)2 is a national provider of voice and data telecommunications
services, serving millions of customers. AT&T is regulated by the CPUC, whose focus is to
develop and implement policies and procedures to facilitate competition in all
telecommunications markets; to ensure reasonably priced essential services; and to provide
consumer protection against abusive practices (AT&T 2015). Several other communications
companies (such as MCI World Com, Rapid Cable, and Quest Communications) operate
existing underground fiber optic systems adjacent to I-5 for regional services.

The AT&T Central Office responsible for providing service to the Project area is located north
of the Project site in Lebec. Underground and overhead fiber optic (fiber) and twisted pair
(copper) distribution facilities are located within the Project site. A Litespan 2000 unit is
located on Gorman Post Road. This structure’s usage is based on digital and Y2K compliance
needs of the National Cement Plant and was installed in anticipation of future growth in the
area (BJ Palmer 2015).

Project Design Features

PDF 20.4-1 The telephone line extension that would be implemented for the Project would
retrofit and/or replace the current overhead system.

2 As of November 18, 2005, SBC was renamed AT&T.

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