Spool Installation – Harbor Development Permit No. 25-042
Summary
SCH Number
2025090770
Public Agency
Port of Long Beach
Document Title
Spool Installation – Harbor Development Permit No. 25-042
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/17/2025
Document Description
Installation of spools to the ends of an existing oil pipeline to allow for smart pigs to run through the pipeline, involving 3-foot x3-foot x 3-foot excavation on one end of the pipe.
Contact Information
Name
Amy Wong
Agency Name
Port of Long Beach
Job Title
Environmental Specialist Assistant
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
DeErrol Armenta
Agency Name
Tesoro Logistics Operations, LLC
Job Title
Adv. Right of Way Specialist
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Long Beach
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
820 Carrack Avenue (Near Berth B84 and B85), Long Beach; Harbor Planning District 2 – Northeast Harbor
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15303 (Class 3. New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures)
Reasons for Exemption
The Class 3 Categorical Exemption consists 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. The project involves the installation of new spools to the end of an existing pipeline.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15304 (Class 4. Minor Alterations to Land)
Reasons for Exemption
The Class 4 Categorical Exemption consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes and backfilling where the surface is restored. The Project involves excavation to expose an existing oil pipeline for the installation of spools where backfilling where the surface will be restored.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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