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Project analysis. As discussed above, ongoing coordination between AT&T and the Project
Applicant/Developer, via MM 20.4-1, would help ensure there are no prolonged service
disruptions for existing telephone and data users and that relocation or improvement of
AT&T facilities is performed in compliance with all AT&T requirements. Therefore, there
would be a less than significant impact related to AT&T facilities and services.

The proposed off-site wells may utilize telephone lines. However, the Supervisory Control
and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system may also be operated via radio or dedicated telemetry
lines. Regardless, this negligible level of additional demand on AT&T services would not
affect the ability to serve existing or future telephone demand. Therefore, there would be a
less than significant impact to AT&T services, and no mitigation is required.

Impact Summary: The Project would result in less than significant impacts to telephone
service and facilities with implementation of PDF 20.4-1 and
MM 20.4-1.

Mitigation Measures

MM 20.4-1 The Project Applicant/Developer shall coordinate with AT&T in the design
and implementation of future telecommunications service and facilities within
the Project study area to ensure that: (1) no prolonged service disruptions
during the extension and upgrading of these services would arise; (2) the
nature, design, and timing of telecommunications system improvements are
in accordance with AT&T requirements; and (3) the improvements are
adequate to serve the proposed land uses.

Level of Significance After Mitigation

Impacts related to telephone service and facilities would be less than significant with
implementation of PDF 20.4-1 and MM 20.4-1.

5.20.5 CABLE TELEVISION

Relevant Plans, Policies, and Regulations

No pertinent federal, State, or local plans or policies related to cable television (CATV)
service have been identified.

Environmental Setting

CATV service is a free-enterprise system and is open to competition. Local service providers
in the vicinity of the Project site include CalNeva Broadband (formerly Rapid Cable) and
Time Warner Cable. CalNeva Broadband is a national CATV provider that serves customers
in California and throughout the country. CalNeva Broadband currently provides cable
television to the Gorman area northwest of the Project site and has indicated a willingness
to expand services onto the Project site (BJ Palmer 2015). Time Warner Cable’s closest
facility is in Castaic, and the company does not currently plan on extending service further

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