Refrigeration System Upgrade at Innovative Cold Enterprise
Summary
SCH Number
2024100511
Public Agency
California Energy Commission
Document Title
Refrigeration System Upgrade at Innovative Cold Enterprise
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/14/2024
Document Description
This project involves the removal of two aging and inefficient refrigeration systems at Innovative Cold Storage Enterprises’ existing cold storage facility in San Diego and will replace them with two low-charge ammonia refrigeration systems.
Contact Information
Name
Eleanor Oliver
Agency Name
California Energy Commission
Job Title
Electric Generation System Specialist 1
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Citywide
Cross Streets
Waterville Road end of street
Zip
92154
State Highways
905
Other Location Info
7850 Waterville Road
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15301 ; Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15302
Reasons for Exemption
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15301
This project will involve minor alteration of existing facilities and mechanical equipment at the existing cold storage facility in San Diego and will result in negligible or no expansion of the existing use. The project will replace existing inefficient equipment and will reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The equipment to be replaced includes advanced refrigeration system, piping, and fittings. Site preparation may include a new concrete pad. The materials used to construct the system are chemically inert, not hazardous to human health, and do not have a significant effect on the environment. The systems purchased have safety certifications in compliance with relevant codes and standards. In addition, all required permits for installation and operation of the system will be obtained prior to system installation and demonstration. The demonstration will not have a significant impact on local air quality, noise, or traffic. For these reasons, the project will not have a significant effect on the environment and falls under the categorical exemption listed in 14 C.C.R. § 15301.
Cal. Code Regs., tit. 14, § 15302
This project involves the replacement of existing mechanical equipment at the existing cold storage facility in San Diego. This project will replace existing inefficient equipment at the existing food processing facility to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The equipment to be replaced includes advanced refrigeration system and associated piping and fittings at the Recipient's cold storage facility in San Diego. The new equipment will be located on the same site as the equipment replaced and have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the equipment replaced. For these reasons, the project falls under categorical exemption listed in 14 C.C.R. § 15302.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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