Shell Multi-Modal Hydrogen Refueling Station
Summary
SCH Number
2022030099
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Shell Multi-Modal Hydrogen Refueling Station
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/2/2022
Document Description
The purpose of this project is to build a multi-modal hydrogen refueling station in West Sacramento that is capable of providing hydrogen fuel to on-road heavy-duty vehicles and locomotives at the Port of West Sacramento
Contact Information
Name
Joe Sawa
Agency Name
Shell New Energies
Job Title
Project Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
Madison Jarvis
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Job Title
Commission Agreement Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
West Sacramento
Counties
Yolo
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
3263-3235 Industrial Boulevard, West Sacramento, CA
Parcel #
067-980-004
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Code Regs.tit. 14, sections 15303 and 15304
Reasons for Exemption
The project is to build, own, and operate a Multi-modal Hydrogen Refueling station that provides hydrogen fuel at 350-bar pressure to on-road vehicles (up to Class 8 trucks) on the public open retail side of the station and at 250-bar pressure to a fuel cell-powered locomotive on the private rail tracks side of the station. The hydrogen station capacity is approximately 1,450 kg/day
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, sect. 15303 provides that projects which consist of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure, are categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act.
The proposed project consists of installation of small new equipment, including hydrogen storage, compression and dispensing equipment with the tallest physical structure at approximately 23-feet in height. Therefore, the proposed project falls within section 15303 and will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, sect. 15304 provides that projects which consist of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes, are categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act.
This project will require some clearing of vegetation and site preparation of a 2.4 acre portion of the parcel, excavation to install foundations and driveways, and trenching for interconnecting lines that would convey fuel to the dispensers and for conduits between equipment and switchgear and new power service. There is little existing vegetation in this portion of land thus alterations to the condition of land will be minor. Therefore, the proposed project falls within section 15304 and will not have a significant effect on the environment.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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