Arbor Energy Planning Study for Potential Forest Biomass to Carbon-Negative Biofuels Program Project
Summary
SCH Number
2022120096
Public Agency
Placer County Water Agency
Document Title
Arbor Energy Planning Study for Potential Forest Biomass to Carbon-Negative Biofuels Program Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/6/2022
Document Description
The proposed project is to conduct a feasibility and planning study for a Forest Biomass to Carbon Negative Biofuels Program. Arbor Energy has approached Placer County Water Agency regarding a pilot program grant from the California Natural Resource Agency, Department of Conservation, which would explore the feasibility of a biomass gasification power plant to convert forest biomass into electrical energy, water and capturable CO2 located on PCWA property.
Contact Information
Name
Heather Trejo
Agency Name
Placer County Water Agency
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Placer
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
10505 Ophir Road, Ophir and 5885 Sunset Drive, Foresthill
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 6, Section 15306 and Statutory 15262
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of basic data collection activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. (Guidelines Article 19, Section 15306) The project involves feasibility or planning studies for possible future actions which the Board has not approved, adopted, or funded. (Guidelines Article 18,
Section 15262)
County Clerk
Placer
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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