Installation of Electrical Infrastructure for Continuous Shore Power at "Pride of San Diego" Floating Dry Dock by BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, Inc.
Summary
SCH Number
2025060858
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Installation of Electrical Infrastructure for Continuous Shore Power at "Pride of San Diego" Floating Dry Dock by BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, Inc.
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/18/2025
Document Description
The proposed project would involve the installation of new electrical infrastructure on the "Pride of San Diego" floating dry dock by BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, Inc., in the city of San Diego, California. Implementation of the proposed project would upgrade the existing electrical distribution system to enable the dry dock to operate on continuous shore power in place of the current diesel generators during submergence periods associated with docking and undocking activities. Following completion of the proposed project, the operation of diesel generators would be limited to emergency backup power sources and related maintenance and testing. Work to specifically complete the proposed project would involve the installation of surface-mounted electrical conduit from the landside "Building 13" electrical room along the bulkhead and to the pier's end.
Two (2) new 12 kV switches and swivel capable cable reel systems would be installed at the end of the pier, which the new electrical conduit would run through before continuing to the dry dock. Once extended to the dry dock, the conduit would run through a new pull box, to be installed, and continue within the interior of the dry dock towards the existing transformer and main switchboard on the northern wing deck. From there, the conduit would connect to the transformer and load interrupter switch located on the southern wing deck. There would be no trenching required to install the new conduit, as new wiring would either be surface-mounted along the bulkhead and pier or would utilize existing 4" conduits. Additionally, no in-water work is proposed.
Construction of the proposed project is anticipated to begin in the Summer 2025. Installations would occur as components become available, so while the proposed project may extend over a matter of months, work would be non-continuous during that time. A crew of approximately three (3) personnel would be required to complete the proposed project.
Due to its nature and limited scope, construction of the proposed project would generate a minor amount of vehicle trips and would require limited use of equipment Therefore, Impacts related to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation and traffic are not anticipated to occur. Furthermore, the Applicant would be responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding construction demolition debris, hazards and hazardous materials, and stormwater.
Contact Information
Name
Davin Cox
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Assistant Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Eric Icke
Agency Name
BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair
Job Title
Vice President/General Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Other Location Info
2205 East Belt Street, San Diego, CA 92113
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Class 1), 15303 (Class 3) and 15311 (Class 11)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15311 (Accessory Structures), and Sections 3.a. and 3.1. of the District's Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA because it would consist of the upgrade of an electrical distribution system and installation of minor accessory structures and that would involve no expansion of use beyond that previously existing and would not result in a significant
cumulative impact due to the continuation of the existing use. Sections 3.a. and 3.1. of the District's CEQA Guidelines are as follows:
3.a. Existing Facilities CSG § 15301) {Class 1): Includes operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of
existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving
negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing, including but not limited to:
(1) Repair, maintenance or minor alteration of existing mooring facilities, floats, piers, piles, wharves,
bulkhead, revetment, buoys, or similar structures: marine terminal facilities; airport facilities; and commercial industrial, or recreational facilities.
(7) Existing facilities used to provide electric power, natural gas, sewerage, or other public utility service.
ANO/OR
3.c. New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (SG § 15303) (Class 31: Includes construction of
limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and conversion of existing small structures from one use to another with minor
modifications to the exterior of the structure. Examples of this exemption include:
(2) Accessory (appurtenant) structures and mechanical equipment including, but not limited to, garages,
sheds, railway spur tracks, pilings, temporary trailers, industrial equipment enclosures, fences, parking, on-site roadways, walkways and health and safety devices.
AND/OR
3.i. Accessory Structures (SG § 15311 l (Class 11): Includes construction, or placement of minor structures
accessory to {appurtenant to) existing facilities, including:
(2) Construction or placement of minor structures or equipment accessory to (appurtenant to) existing airport or marine terminal facilities.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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