Fire Prevention Standards for Electrical Utilities, 2004
Summary
SCH Number
2005098369
Public Agency
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
(CAL FIRE)
Document Title
Fire Prevention Standards for Electrical Utilities, 2004
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/28/2005
Document Description
Amendments to Fire Protection regulations under 14 CCR 1251-1257 regarding vegetation clearing maintenance requirements for existing powerlines facilities used to provide electric power. Adopted changes address elimination of redundant language; providing more updated information to utility companies on locations where the regulation is applicable; elimination of the set calendar dates under which the regulation applies in favor of a more flexible time frame; clarifications on the standards for minimum vegetation clearing around utility lines; and clarifications on the conditions under which vegetation clearing is exempt from these regulations.
Contact Information
Name
Christopher Zimny
Agency Name
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Regions
Statewide
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of regulatory changes for enforcement clarification. Also, work conducted under these regulations meet the requirements for routine maintenance of existing facilities under CEQA Section 15301, 15304, and 15307. Nature of maintenance work conducted under these regulations consists of minor alterations to vegetation via removal for the purpose of maintaining existing electrical utility transmission lines.
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