31.1.1There is no less environmentally damaging feasible alternative; (Former Section CZ#A315- 16(E)(1)(a))

31.1.2Transmission rights-of-way will be routed to minimize impacts on the views of the coast, especially in designated Coastal Scenic or Coastal View Areas, and will avoid locations which are near habitat, recreational, or archeological resources, wherever feasible; and (Former Section CZ#A315-16(E)(1)(b))

31.1.3Above-ground transmission lines will be sited so as to minimize visual impacts where feasible. Where an above-ground transmission line must be sited in a view corridor, it will not extend along the road right-of-way for continuous extended distances. (Former Section CZ#A315-16(E)(1)(c))

31.2.1There is no less environmentally damaging feasible alternative; (Former Section CZ#A315-16(E)(2)(a))

31.2.2The best feasible mitigations, adequate to offset significant adverse impacts, are included; (Former Section CZ#A315-16(E)(2)(b))

31.2.3Protection against the spillage of crude oil, gas, petroleum products, or hazardous substances will be provided in relation to any development or transportation of such materials. Effective containment and cleanup facilities and procedures will be provided for accidental spills that do occur; (Former Section CZ#A315-16(E)(2)(d))

31.2.4The proposed pipeline will follow existing utility corridors where they are present and where feasible, and will avoid sensitive habitat areas, and archaeological sites, except that where avoidance of a sensitive habitat area or archaeological site is not feasible, effective mitigation measures will be employed to minimize adverse impacts; (Former Section CZ#A315-16(E)(2)(e))

31.2.5Active faults or other geologically unstable areas will be avoided where feasible, or the pipeline will be designed to mitigate the potential impacts of such hazards; (Former Section CZ#A315-16(E)(2)(f))

31.2.6If above-ground pipelines must be sited in a highly scenic area, it will be visually buffered with vegetation and other means as necessary; and (Former Section CZ#A315- 16(E)(2)(g))

31.2.7Aboveground pipelines will not be sited in Coastal Scenic Areas as designated on the Zoning Maps. (Former Section CZ#A315-16(E)(2)(h))

31.3.1The facility will have no significant adverse impact on sensitive habitat resources. (Former Section CZ#A315-16(E)(3)(a))

31.4.1The project will use an existing approved disposal site, except that where use of an existing site is not feasible, new projects may be located in any zone outside the urban limit line except NR and PR; (Former Section CZ#A315-16(E)(4)(b))