Blueprint for Lowest Cost Electric School Bus Fleet Charging
Summary
SCH Number
2021080276
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Blueprint for Lowest Cost Electric School Bus Fleet Charging
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/16/2021
Document Description
The blueprint will provide RTD with an executable, replicable plan to help transition its fleet to zero-emission by providing a detailed implementation plan for building out the required battery-electric charging infrastructure and hydrogen fueling infrastructure. The blueprint will help RTD evaluate the benefits and costs of both technologies so RTD can implement the appropriate mix of technologies moving for future projects that encompass implementing a blended fleet.
Contact Information
Name
Manuel Aguila
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
Stockton
Counties
San Joaquin
Schools
Stockton Unified School District
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Code Reg.s, tit. 14, section 15306 (“Information Collection”)
Reasons for Exemption
Cal. Code Regs, tit. 14, §15306, Information Collection, provides that projects which consist of basic data collection, research and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource are categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA. This project consists of developing a planning document for possible, future deployment of zero emission vehicles and related infrastructure equipment. The project will not cause direct physical changes to the environment, and there will be no physical construction. This project involves data collection, technology assessment, public outreach, administrative coordination efforts, planning, and similar activities. Therefore, the proposed project will have no significant effect on the environment and is categorically exempt under section 15306.