Reuse of these facilities is the most sustainable path forward. A combination of an emergency fresh water source through desalination and educational facilities for the public wanting to study marine environments. Think Monterey bay aquarium here... could be a fantastic resource and educational facility. Perhaps partner with Channel Islands college district or Cal Poly for those opportunities- reach out to leadership in Monterey Bay for guidance and feasibility.

I urge the panel to consider the benefits to the county's residents as well as to regional tourists in converting the land into open space, recreational space, conservation, and wildlife restoration. This could be a tremendous asset to our area for generations to come.

Equestrian use for sure. We would use more horse camping places. Maybe a group or individual site that we could campout and have trails to ride on. Most places charge for group areas and individual areas. They could have cooking area, restrooms with showers. Maybe water and electrical hookup. Since we don't get alot of rain it could be a year round money maker. I'm sure some of our riding clubs for donate money or corrals for it also. Please consider this ideal.

Public Access trail through cherry creek canyon out to the coast for a mountain bike/ runners /equestrians.

I would like to see the lands kept as a preserve., allowing for hiking and camping. We need to preserve our coastline in its natural state and allow people to access it for these reasons.

The dry casket case methodology of storing spent fuel rods; It is not feasible, safe for our community and the seven generations afterword.

Please consider giving us trails in Wild Cherry Canyon. A separate trail for hikers/bikers and one for equestrians would be greatly appreciated. thank you.
We really need to protect as much open space as we possibly can. This is our greatest tourist asset.

My hope is that the lands involved in the Diablo decommissioning, will be put into conservation for future generations to enjoy, with public access. This would include Wild Cherry Canyon.

Public access to land would be amazing! Specifically for trail running, mountain biking and hiking. SLO County is already an amazing place for outdoor activity, allowing public access to this land would further the health and wellbeing of our awesome community.

I received the following comment from a member of the public:

“How will SLO make up the 1 billion dollar dent in the economy? @Ksby has a story today 8/4/18 on that very subject - tourism will have to mega multiply to put a dent in that number”

I provided the following response:

“You may wish to attend the public hearings that address these issues. For example, on August 29th the issue of land use is being addressed, which has great opportunity for tourism. On September 26th, possible reuse of facilities is discussed. In December (date TBD), the specific question of the economic impacts of the closure are at issue. Stay engaged to learn more and provide input!”

please put in a trail for horse back riding access. what a wonderful asset to the over all quality of SLO county

In the last public meeting we heard that the Decommissioning fund was at $2.8 billion and no more funds are being collected in PG&E bills. We also heard that the estimate to remove the radiological hazard to meet NRC requirements was $1.2 billion. It was also stated that PG&E estimates it would require $4.4 billion to return the site to "green field" (and this is in line with what has been proposed at SONGS).

It was also stated that the State of California will require more than just removal of the radiological hazard. How much more was not defined.

Non-radiological hazards exist at the plant (asbestos, lead based paint, etc.) which must be removed to meet State [Cal EPA] requirements. Example, the original brown metal siding of the turbine building and the Fuel handling buildings has asbestos and must be removed. I don't believe the removal of the non-rad hazards would cost $3.2 billion over and above the $1.2 billion to remove the radiological hazard. I assume most of the $3.2 billion estimate is to remove non-hazardous concrete and debris from the site.

The transportation impacts of removing thousands of tons of non-hazardous concrete and debris from the plant are huge in cost, pollution and traffic congestion.

1- How many truck shipments are estimated and how many years of additional traffic congestion on 101 from Avila to the Pismo rail yard are estimated to remove the non-hazardous debris from the site?

2- If the structures remained in place after the hazardous materials were removed, what would the savings be in reduced air pollution from avoided truck shipments and costs reduction for the project?

3- Since the SONGS project D&D funding approval was just reported to have been reduced from $4.4 billion to $3.3 billion, won't the Diablo Canyon project needed to evaluate scopes of work short of returning the site to a green field?

4- Shouldn't a detailed survey, poll or census of the local population be conducted to determine what percent of the population supports leaving decontaminated structures in place in trade for for reduced traffic congestion, reduced local air pollution and a reduction in overall project costs?

Every effort must be made to preserve this land in its natural state, with public access to a few restricted places such as Wild Cherry Canyon (including a 20-mile coastal trail through the Irish Hills).

I think it’s imperative to protect the land as conservation reserve, or add it to Montana de Oro. This is a rare opportunity to protect a piece of wild land of this size and with so much biodiversity. It would be tragic to lose it to any kind of development, especially as demand for access to nature continues to grow. Please protect this priceless place for future generations.

I support the conservation with public access to the Diablo Canyon lands, including Wild Cherry Canyon. This would include a 20 mile coastal trail through Irish Hills. I do not support any development other than trails and public access. This land must be kept as a conservation corridor. Thank you.

We would like to see the entire Pecho Coast Ranch dedicated to the advancement of the understanding of the use of domestic livestock as a management tool to benefit grassland wildlife; soils,plants and critters. We look forward to discussing this concept with anyone interested. Bob and Terri.

conservation and public access, including a 20-mile coastal trail through the Irish Hills

Please make sure that Horseback Riding Trails are included in your options.

I have spoken with staff for the California Coastal Commission and they are interested in making a workshop presentation, preferably on the morning of Friday August 17, to provide information and details about existing land uses and constraints on the the Diablo Lands, including the Buchon Trail, the easement/offer to dedicate near Point San Luis, the Pecho Coast Trail, etc.

I believe this information will be useful to the Panel members as well as the public and other presenters, as it may frame their discussions.

I received the following comment from a community member: “Please turn into a national park coastline (except for reactors) 🌿💚”

Add to Montana de Oro for horse and hiking trails and primitive campsites; also an indigenous peoples of central coast museum.

It should be noted that in 2006 the Coastal Commission came close to requiring a conservation easement over 9,000 acres to mitigate ongoing cooling system impacts.

I communicated with Friends of the Pecho Coast and it is interested in making a presentation at the land workshops, to present the vision for a National Seashore on the Diablo Lands, including Wild Cherry Canyon.

Please do not let this land be developed. We don’t have the resources to maintain new developments in this area. No water. No well-paying jobs. No funds do extra emergency services or schools.

Multiuse trails