Signal Peak Generator Radio Project

Summary

SCH Number
2020070515
Public Agency
Placer County
Document Title
Signal Peak Generator Radio Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/28/2020
Document Description
Installation of a Kohler KG40 backup power generator and two propane tanks on concrete pads at the Signal Peak radio site. The purpose is to support critical Placer County and Nevada County communications, including public safety communications, during power outages.

Contact Information

Name
Aaron Miller
Agency Name
Placer County
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency

Name
Agency Name
Placer County
Contact Types
Project Applicant

Location

Counties
Nevada
Other Location Info
Signal Peak, Nevada County (39.338874, -120.535714); see attached map.

Notice of Exemption

Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301: Minor alteration of existing facilities, 15303: New construction of limited number of facilities
Reasons for Exemption
This radio site has existing radio equipment and propane tanks. The installation of this backup power generator and accompanying propane tanks, which will only operate during power outages, will therefore have no significant effect on the environment (15061) and constitutes a minor alteration of existing facilities (15301) and the new construction of a small structure (15303).

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