Electrical Systems Upgrade Project
Summary
SCH Number
2013028096
Public Agency
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
(CDCR)
Document Title
Electrical Systems Upgrade Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/11/2013
Document Description
CDCR will construct the Electrical System Upgrade project at MCSP to correct existing system deficiencies and provide a reliable electrical system for the institution to maintain safety and security in a cost-efficient manner. The upgrades include a new emergency generator system consisting of two new 2-megawatt generators with associated switchgear and electrical equipment to connect the existing and new distribution circuits. The emergency generation system will include weather tight enclosures, main breaker, transformer, and an above-ground diesel fuel storage tank. Specific high voltage cabling will be replaced. The existing 3-megawatt cogeneration plant, which results in operation, maintenance, and repair costs and additional electrical demand charges that frustrate efforts to provide consistent and reliable electrical power in a cost efficient manner to the institution, will be deactivated and abandoned in place, and any hazardous materials removed and disposed of in a State approved and regulated off-site disposal facility.
Contact Information
Name
Nancy MacKenzie
Agency Name
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Amador
Other Location Info
Mule Creek State Prison
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Sec. 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of minor alterations to the interiors of existing facilities, and involves negligible or no expansion of use; and consists of replacement of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. This project meets the criteria of classes of projects that the Secretary for Resources has found do not have a significant effect on the environment, and therefore is declared to be categorically exempt from the requirement for preparing an environment document.
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