Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System (VACIS) Removal and Replacement – Harbor Development Permit
Summary
SCH Number
2026060343
Public Agency
Port of Long Beach
Document Title
Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System (VACIS) Removal and Replacement – Harbor Development Permit
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/9/2026
Document Description
Removal and replacement of existing Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System (VACIS) unit, including decommissioning, hazardous material abatement (lead shot), pedestal replacement, and installation of new IPL6500 scanning systems, with minor civil improvements to support system installation.
Contact Information
Name
Brian Katzenmeier
Agency Name
Long Beach Container Terminal, LLC
Job Title
Terminal Services Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Name
Tyler Hanks
Agency Name
Port of Long Beach
Job Title
Environmental Specialist Intern
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Long Beach
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
1171 Pier F Ave; Harbor Planning District 5 – Middle Harbor
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301 (Class 1. Existing Facilities
Reasons for Exemption
The Class 1 Categorical Exemption consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The Port will issue a Level I HDP for minor alteration of existing facilities consisting of minor improvements for the installation of a new fixed-portal x-ray cargo inspection system that will replace an existing Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System (VACIS) and is not expected to contribute to an expansion of existing use, capacity, or throughput and involves negligible or no expansion of existing or former use.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15302 Replacement or Reconstruction (Class 2)
Reasons for Exemption
The Class 2 Categorical Exemption consists of replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. The new replacement of the existing Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System (VACIS) with a new fixed-portal x-ray cargo inspection system and new pedestals to screen cargo in containers will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. All equipment that is removed from the site will be disposed of in a manner that meets all federal, state and local environmental and regulatory requirements.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15303 New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures (Class 3):
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 a new fixed-portal x-ray cargo inspection system with new pedestals to screen cargo in containers.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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