How were the locations for the corridors in the Proposed Action chosen?
The Agencies used a systematic four-step process for siting proposed corridors: • Step 1: The agencies took information gained from the public during scoping, information on congestion and where energy needed to move. This was used to develop an “unrestricted” conceptual network of transmission paths that addressed supply/demand needs and congestion issues, regardless of land ownership or environmental or regulatory issues. • Step 2: The locations of individual segments of the conceptual network were revised to avoid major known environmental, land use, and regulatory constraints – such as topography, wilderness areas, and military testing and training areas, among others. This resulted in the preliminary network shown on working maps released for public review in June 2006. These routes avoided private, state, and Tribal lands; important known natural and cultural resources; and any areas on federal land incompatible with energy transport because of regulatory or land-use constraints.
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- What impact will the proposed streetcar have on corridors where there is currently design and construction projects that are underway?
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- How were the locations for the corridors in the Proposed Action chosen?
