Electric Float and Battery Project at Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal
Summary
SCH Number
2024071234
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Electric Float and Battery Project at Harbor Bay Ferry Terminal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/31/2024
Document Description
The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority will install a floating dock on the San Francisco Bay equipped with electric vehicle supply equipment and battery energy storage system. This charging and energy storage equipment will support San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority’s zero-emission battery-electric ferry boat.
Contact Information
Name
Marc Perry
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Job Title
Energy Commission Specialist I
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Alameda
Counties
Alameda
Regions
San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
Adelphian Way
Zip
94502
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
California Code of Regulations, title 14, sections 15301, 15302, 15303, 15311
Reasons for Exemption
14 CCR § 15301 provides for the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. This project is categorically exempt under 14 CCR 15301 because it modifies an existing facility without negligible or no expansion of existing use.
14 CCR § 15302 provides for the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. This project is categorically exempt under 14 CCR 15302 because the new floating dock with a vehicle charger and battery energy storage system will be located on the same site as an existing facility and will have the same purpose and capacity as the structure it replaces.
14 CCR § 15303 provides for the 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. This project is categorically exempt under 14 CCR 15303 because the installation of the floating dock with a vehicle charger and battery energy storage system involve the installation of small facilities.
14 CCR § 15311 provides for the construction, or placement of minor structures accessory to existing commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities. This project is categorically exempt from 15 CCR 15311 because it involves the construction or placing of minor structures that are accessory to an existing ferry terminal.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Public Resources Code, title 13, section 21080.25 (b)(6)
Reasons for Exemption
13 PRC § 21080.25(b)(6) provides for the construction or maintenance of public infrastructure or facilities that charge, refuel, or maintain zero-emission public transit buses, trains, or ferries. This project is statutorily exempt under 13 PRC 21080.25(b)(6) because it installs a zero-emission floating dock with a vehicle charger and battery energy storage system for a battery-electric ferry.
County Clerk
Alameda
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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