C3. Electric Reefer Plugs
Summary
SCH Number
2026031083
Public Agency
Oxnard Harbor District – Port of Hueneme
Document Title
C3. Electric Reefer Plugs
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/25/2026
Document Description
The proposed project consists of the installation of additional electric refrigerated container (reefer) plug infrastructure at the District's South Terminal, where refrigerated containerized cargo operations occur on a daily basis. Reefer plugs are specialized electrical connections that supply power to refrigerated 40-foot cargo containers.
The purpose of the project is to expand the Port's capacity to support refrigerated cargo operations and maintain the cold chain for containerized fresh produce following offloading from ocean-going vessels. Increasing the number of available reefer plugs will enhance operational efficiency and flexibility at the terminal and allow the Port to better accommodate current and projected cargo volumes.
Contact Information
Name
Christina Birdsey
Agency Name
Oxnard Harbor District - Port of Hueneme
Job Title
Chief Operations Officer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Port Hueneme
Counties
Ventura
Regions
Unincorporated
Zip
93041
Waterways
Pacific Ocean
Other Location Info
Port of Hueneme South Terminal
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 3; California Code of Regulations title 14, Section 15303
Reasons for Exemption
This project is determined to not have a significant effect on the environment and which shall, therefore, be exempt from the provisions of CEQA. As defined by CEQA guidelines, Section 15303 - Class 3: New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, this project consists of the new construction of electrical utility extensions that would involve micro-trenching to lay down the electrical conduit to support the installation of additional reefer plugs.
County Clerk
Ventura
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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