Multi-Tiered Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measurements of California's Natural Gas-Powered Industrial and Fueling Infrastructure
Summary
SCH Number
2017038496
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Multi-Tiered Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measurements of California's Natural Gas-Powered Industrial and Fueling Infrastructure
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/27/2017
Document Description
This project will use a multi-tiered measurement approach to screen for, and then quantify, CH4 leaks from a variety of natural gas infrastructure sites representative of those across the state of California. The project will investigate three general types of potential facilities; natural gas fired; natural gas fired industrial facilities, and the compressed natural gas fueling infrastructure. New GHG measurements focused on previously under sampled sources will lead to improved emissions estimates for a number of source categories, and will identify leaks that heretofore have been unknown. This will provide increased opportunity for mitigation actions to support SB 32, SB 1371, and other GHG mitigation and safety regulations.
Contact Information
Name
Timothy Smith
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Electric Power Research Institute, Inc
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S:15301,15306
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15301 exempts from CEQA the operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing structures, facilities or mechanical equipment not expanding existing uses. Section 15306 exempts data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resources.
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