Backup Generator Installation and Entrance and Exit Driveway Construction for Sewer Lift Station 101 – Harbor Development Permit No. 26-027
Summary
SCH Number
2026060344
Public Agency
Port of Long Beach
Document Title
Backup Generator Installation and Entrance and Exit Driveway Construction for Sewer Lift Station 101 – Harbor Development Permit No. 26-027
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/9/2026
Document Description
Installation of a backup generator to serve Sewer Lift Station 101. The project involves; installing a 100kW diesel generator, low voltage wiring for battery charger and generator heaters; replacing a manual transfer switch with an automatic transfer switch; and constructing a gravel entrance/exit driveway through Harbor Scenic Drive. The project will tie into the existing Port Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system.
Contact Information
Name
Axl Cisneros
Agency Name
Port of Long Beach
Job Title
Civil Engineering Associate
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
Tyler Hanks
Agency Name
Port of Long Beach
Job Title
Environmental Specialist Assoc.
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Long Beach
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide
Other Location Info
Sewer Lift Station 101, Pico Ave; Harbor Planning District 5 – Middle Harbor
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301 Existing Facilities (Class 1):
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 the installation of a 100-kilowatt emergency backup generator involving low voltage wiring that will be tied into the existing Port Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system with a gravel entrance and exit driveway 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 a manual transfer switch with an automatic transfer switch 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 100-kilowatt emergency backup generator with a gravel entrance and exit driveway.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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