Pilot Travel Centers: Clean Hydrogen in Lebec (CHIL)

Summary

SCH Number
2024080834
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Pilot Travel Centers: Clean Hydrogen in Lebec (CHIL)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/21/2024
Document Description
The project involves the installation of a public hydrogen refueling station, including two rapid H70 hydrogen dispensers, as well as one 25,000-gallon liquid hydrogen storage tank at an already existing refueling hub located in Lebec, CA. Included in the project is an fueling hub, which includes pumps, tanks, and gas condition equipment (totaling 1,944 sq. ft.) and a shade structure (1,287 sq. ft).

Contact Information

Name
Vivian Nguyen
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Job Title
Energy Analyst
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency

Location

Cities
Lebec
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Northern California
Zip
93243
Other Location Info
42810 Frazier Mountain Park Rd

Notice of Exemption

Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, sect. 15301
Reasons for Exemption
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, Section 15301 Existing Facilities provides that the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment or topographical features which involve negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the responsible agency's determination, are categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The project involves the installation of a public hydrogen refueling station, including two rapid H70 hydrogen dispensers, gas conditioning equipment, pumps, a shade structure, and one 25,000-gallon liquid hydrogen storage tank at an existing truck stop located in Lebec, CA. At the existing site, there is currently heavy-duty gasoline refueling equipment. The proposed new equipment would be installed at an existing paved parking lot adjacent to the existing truck stop and refueling equipment. The project will not affect any visual resources, such as protected trees or historic resources. The installation for the refueling stations will involve excavating for foundations and new piping, laying new piping and conduits, grading, and applying concrete and/or asphalt paving. Additionally, there will be minor trenching necessary for installing pipes and conduits for the dispenser system. This project is therefore categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA under section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, and will not have a significant effect on the environment.

Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, sect. 15303
Reasons for Exemption
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, sec. 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 CEQA. This project consists of installation of new, small equipment; specifically, a fueling hub, which includes dispensers, pumps, tanks, and gas conditioning equipment (totaling 1,944 square feet) and a shade structure (1,287 square feet).
County Clerk
Los Angeles

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