3D Visualization Software for Mapping Underground Pipelines and Improving Pipeline
Summary
SCH Number
2020060244
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
3D Visualization Software for Mapping Underground Pipelines and Improving Pipeline
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/11/2020
Document Description
To develop 3D visualization software for mapping underground pipelines with better accuracy and improving pipeline asset management. The project will create field-based and cloud-based software tools that acquire, process, and analyze data in real time from pipeline locating tools and other sources. The recipient will have a field pilot demonstration to improve the tool automation and access to data in real time.
Contact Information
Name
Yahui Yang
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Institute of Gas Technology dba Gas Technology Institute
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
N/A
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Code Regs., tit 14, § 15301 ; Cal. Code Regs., tit 14, § 15306
Reasons for Exemption
Categorical exemption section 15301 exempts projects consisting of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. This project is exempt under 15301: Existing Facilities, because it will demonstrate a mapping software tool at existing pipeline facilities. Project activities involve operation of existing pipeline facilities with no expansion of existing or former use. This project is also exempt under categorical exemption section 15306: Information collection, as the project will collect data of natural gas pipelines in real-time. This project will not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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