Las Flores Pump Station Corrosion Inhibitor Totes
Summary
SCH Number
2026070770
Public Agency
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District
Document Title
Las Flores Pump Station Corrosion Inhibitor Totes
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/20/2026
Document Description
This permit authorizes the installation and operation of two, 793-gallon corrosion inhibitor totes, a 0.5 horsepower corrosion inhibitor pump, and associated fugitive components at the Las Flores Pump Station.
Contact Information
Name
Carly Barham
Agency Name
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District
Job Title
Air Quality Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Patrice Surmeier
Agency Name
Sable Offshore Corp
Job Title
Sr. Regulatory and Compliance Supervisor
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Name
William Sarraf
Agency Name
Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District
Job Title
Engineering Division Supervisor
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Goleta
Counties
Santa Barbara
Regions
Southern California, Unincorporated
Zip
93117
Parcel #
081230019
Other Location Info
12000 Calle Real
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.4
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to the Environmental Review Guidelines for the Santa Barbara County APCD (revised April 30, 2015). Appendix A.1.(a) (APCD Projects Exempt from CEQA and Equipment or Operations Exempt from CEQA) provides an exemption specifically for projects at new or existing sources or facilities with a potential to emit less than the Best Available Control Technology (BACT) thresholds specified in APCD Regulation VIII. Additionally, Appendix A.1.(f) (APCD Projects Exempt from CEQA and Equipment or Operations Exempt from CEQA) provides an exemption specifically for projects undertaken exclusively for the repair, maintenance or minor modification of existing sources involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing. The project results in 0.13 lb/day (0.03 tons/yr) of ROC emissions, well below the District’s 25 lb/day BACT threshold. The proposed corrosion inhibitor totes are consistent with normal operational maintenance practices and pipeline integrity maintenance. The project did not require an AQIA or trigger offsets at the source for the first time. The two, 793-gallon steel totes will be located within the existing developed area at the pump station amongst existing industrial infrastructure. The prefabricated totes require no foundation work. Section 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines lists exceptions that would prohibit a project from qualifying for a categorical exemption. The District considered the applicability of the listed exceptions and concludes that none of the exceptions apply. Further information and supporting documentation can be found in the District’s administrative permit files.
County Clerk
Santa Barbara
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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