Agricultural Goods Movement Blueprint
Summary
SCH Number
2022040348
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Agricultural Goods Movement Blueprint
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/15/2022
Document Description
This project will establish a replicable strategy to create a zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) on- and off-road logistics chain to support agricultural goods movement in California. With four port operations, one drayage operation, and a railyard operation in Northern California, SSA Pacific and its related organizations are uniquely positioned as central participants in the export of agricultural commodities from the Central Valley.
Contact Information
Name
Kate Reid
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Job Title
Air Resources Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Benicia, Oakland, Stockton, West Sacramento
Counties
Alameda, San Joaquin, Solano, Yolo
Regions
Northern California
Other Information
This is a paper study only. This project consists of developing a planning document for possible, future deployment of zero emission vehicles and related infrastructure equipment.
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.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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