Title
PLN230159 - MOSS LANDING POWER COMPANY LLC
Public hearing to consider inspections and repairs to a 350 linear foot section of an existing PG&E natural gas pipeline within 100 feet of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area.
Project Location: Between 12151 Dolan Road and 357 Dolan Road, Moss Landing.
Proposed CEQA Action: Find the project Statutorily Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15284.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Zoning Administrator adopt a resolution to:
1) Finding that project Statutorily Exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15284; and
2) Approving a Coastal Development Permit to allow inspections and repairs to a 350 linear foot section of an existing PG&E natural gas pipeline within 100 feet of Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area.
A draft resolution with findings and evidence supporting this recommendation is attached for consideration (Exhibit A).
PROJECT INFORMATION:
Owner: Moss Landing Power Company LLC
Applicant: Pacific Gas & Electric
APN: 133-171-003-000
Zoning: Heavy Industrial (HI) and Coastal Agriculture Preserve (CAP)
Parcel Size: 101 acres
Plan Area: North County Land Use Plan
Flagged and Staked: No
Project Planner: Fionna Jensen, (831) 796-6407, JensenF1@countyofmonterey.gov
SUMMARY:
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) requires that all gas utilities in the state conduct safety inspections. Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) performs gas safety inspections, maintenance, and repairs periodically every one to three years. PG&E owns and operates Gas Line 301G in Monterey County, which delivers natural gas service to customers in the surrounding area. A previous investigation determined that this gas pipeline should undergo further inspection and maintenance, as needed. The proposed project will ensure continued essential natural gas service on a safe and reliable basis.
PG&E will use a backhoe and/or vacuum truck to expose the existing pipeline to identify girth welds. The bell...
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