Port of Los Angeles Releases Recirculated Draft EIR for Proposed Southern California International Gateway (SCIG) Rail Project

SAN PEDRO, Calif. — September 27, 2012 — The Port of Los Angeles has prepared a Recirculated Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Southern California International Gateway (SCIG) Project that involves the construction and operation of a railyard on outer Port property. The proposed project site is located in an industrial area between Sepulveda Boulevard to the north, Pacific Coast Highway to the south, SR-47 to the east and the Dominquez Channel to the west.

The Recirculated Draft EIR is a partial recirculation of the original Draft EIR released in September 2011. Significant new information added and changes include a 2010 baseline analysis, 50-year operations period for SCIG, use of the 2009 San Pedro Bay Ports cargo demand forecast, and updated air quality models and traffic, noise, and census data. An overview of the changes can be found here.

The 45-day public comment/review period is from September 27 to November 9, 2012. Comments are limited to the Recirculated Draft EIR chapters only. A public hearing to receive comments on the document will be held on October 18, from 6-8 p.m., at Banning’s Landing Community Center at 100 E. Water Street, Wilmington, CA 90744. A copy of the document is available for review on the Port of Los Angeles website and at each of the following locations:

• Port of Los Angeles Environmental Management Division

222 W. 6th Street, Suite 1080, San Pedro, CA 90731

• Los Angeles City Library, San Pedro Branch

931 S. Gaffey Street, San Pedro, CA 90731

• Los Angeles City Library, Wilmington Branch

1300 N. Avalon, Wilmington, CA 90744

• Carson Library

23317 Avalon Blvd., Carson, CA 90745

• Los Angeles Public Library, Central Branch

630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90071

• Long Beach Main Library

101 Pacific Ave., Long Beach, CA 90822

• Bret Harte Neighborhood Library

1595 Willow St., Long Beach, CA 90810

Comments on the Recirculated Draft EIR should be submitted in writing prior to the end of the 45-day public review period and must be postmarked by November 9, 2012. Please submit written comments to:

Christopher Cannon

Director of Environmental Management

Port of Los Angeles

425 S. Palos Verdes Street

San Pedro, CA 90731

Written comments may also be sent via email to ceqacomments@portla.org. Comments sent via email should include the project title in the subject line and a valid mailing address in the email. Questions regarding the Recirculated Draft EIR or project should be directed to the Port of Los Angeles Environmental Management Division at (310) 732-3675. For more information, visit www.portoflosangeles.org.

The Port of Los Angeles is America’s premier port and has a strong commitment to developing innovative strategic and sustainable operations that benefit the economy as well as the quality of life for the region and the nation it serves. As the leading seaport in North America in terms of shipping container volume and cargo value, the Port supports more than 830,000 regional jobs and $35 billion in annual wages and tax revenues. A proprietary department of the City of Los Angeles, the Port is self-supporting and does not receive taxpayer dollars. The Port of Los Angeles – A cleaner port. A brighter future.