Southern California Gas Company, Line 2000 Re-Cover Exposed 30-inch High Pressure Gas Line
Summary
SCH Number
2003028416
Public Agency
Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 7 (Colorado River Basin), Palm Desert
Document Title
Southern California Gas Company, Line 2000 Re-Cover Exposed 30-inch High Pressure Gas Line
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/24/2003
Document Description
Cover the exposed section of high-pressure gas pipeline with native fill material from the adjacent existing access road using a backhoe. Work must be completed within 30 days per the Department of Transportation's Pipeline Safety Regulation and California Public Utility Code's requirement to promptly respond to safety concerns.
Contact Information
Name
Jon Rokke
Agency Name
Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 7 (Colorado River B
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Riverside
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec 21080, 15269; S.E.:Sec 15282
Reasons for Exemption
A short section of 30-inch high-pressure gas pipeline has become exposed in a dry wash and represents an increased risk to human health and safety due to frequent off-road vehicle use in the area. This project qualifies for statutory exemption under Section 15282(I) "...maintenance, repair...of an existing pipeline" and as an Emergency Project under Section 21080(b)(4) "Specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency.
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