Northern CA and Southern Oregon Mission Compatibility and Transmission Infrastructure Assessment Project
Summary
SCH Number
2022070512
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Northern CA and Southern Oregon Mission Compatibility and Transmission Infrastructure Assessment Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/28/2022
Document Description
The purpose of this initiative is to provide a clear understanding of existing electricity infrastructure within the defined area of interest and to deliver key characteristics to enable decision makers to plan and manage U.S. energy grid scenarios supporting the transition from a fossil-fueled central generation model to a more diversified power generation portfolio compatible with the Department of Defense (DoD) mission.
Contact Information
Name
James Bartridge
Agency Name
CA Energy Commission
Job Title
EGSPS III
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Eureka
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
155 Harpst Street
Zip
95521
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CA Code Regs., 14, 15306 and exempt under CA Code Regs., title 14, 15262 CA
Reasons for Exemption
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14 Section 15306 provides that projects which consist of basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities, and which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource are categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act. This project consists of data collection, research, and resource evaluation activities in existing offices and possibly site visits. For these reasons, the proposed work will not have any significant effect on the environment and is exempt under Cal. Code Regs., tit 14, Section 15306.