PG&E EV Chargers
Summary
SCH Number
2026060773
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
PG&E EV Chargers
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/17/2026
Document Description
Purpose of the project is to grant a Right of Entry (ROE) to PG&E for access to Benbow Lake State Recreation Area to install electrical vehicle (EV) chargers in the Day Use parking area to provide EV charging capabilities for park visitors as part of the EV Charge Parks Pilot Participation Agreement.
In the Day Use parking area PG&E will install a total of eight (8) charging stations - four (4) DC fast chargers and four (4) Level 2 Chargers. Two (2) of the eight (8) charging stations will be van accessible ADA stalls.
In addition to the charging stations, PG&E will also upgrade electrical infrastructure as necessary to support the increased need for electric distribution capacity. This work will include:
• Replacement of an existing 75-ft power pole;
• Excavations to install approx. 375-ft of underground electrical conduit;
• Installation of new transformer on an approx. 9-ft x 8-ft, 6-in. poured concrete pad;
• Installation of two (2) distribution panels and meters; and
• Installation of six (6) bollards
Contact Information
Name
Rosalind Litzky
Agency Name
California State Parks - North Coast Redwoods District
Job Title
District Planner
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Address
Phone
Location
Cities
unincorporated area, Benbow State Recreation Area
Counties
Humboldt
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
Benbow State Recreation Area
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class: 1, 3, 4 & 5; Section: 15301, 15303, 15304 & 15305
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of the operation, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, or topographical features, involving negligible or
no expansion of use beyond current levels; construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees; and minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average slope of less than 20%, which do not result in any changes in land use or density and is listed as “Issuance of easements and permits” in the Department of Parks and Recreations list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR §15300.4.
County Clerk
Humboldt
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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