Temporary Berthing Trailers by BAE Systems at BAE Systems Leasehold
Summary
SCH Number
2026080722
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Temporary Berthing Trailers by BAE Systems at BAE Systems Leasehold
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/20/2026
Document Description
The proposed project would involve the temporary installation of modular trailers by BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, Inc. (Applicant) to support a U.S. Navy ship’s crew while berthed at the Applicant’s leasehold in San Diego, California. The objective is to provide temporary structures adjacent to the ship in order to meet operational standards for the approximately one-year duration of the ship's stay. In lieu of operating from the ship while it is at berth, the crew would operate from the temporary trailers for the extent of the ship’s berth. The project is necessitated by U.S. Navy duty requirements for crew to remain on watch and in close proximity to ships while berthed. As such, the ship’s crew would be on duty while utilizing the trailers. The project area where the trailers would be located is an existing vacant space in the Applicant’s leasehold covered in asphalt. Work to specifically complete the proposed project would involve the delivery, placement, and the connection to existing utilities of ten (10) modular trailers measuring approximately 8 feet by 20 feet.
All trailers would be equipped with internal utility systems, including lighting, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical infrastructure and would require connection to existing electrical, potable water, and sewer systems available at the facility. No additional infrastructure would be needed for utility support and no trenching would be required. Mobilization equipment will include trucks for transport, cranes, a forklift and hand tools. The combined trailers are expected to support up to approximately 30 crew members and would remain on site, with trailer operation anticipated to begin in Summer 2026. The trailers would be removed from the site following the U.S. Government ship’s departure, which would be after approximately one (1) year.
Due to its nature and limited scope, construction of the proposed project would generate a minor amount of vehicle trips and would require limited use of equipment. Therefore, impacts related to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation and traffic are not anticipated to occur. Furthermore, the Applicant would be responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding construction demolition debris, hazards and hazardous materials, and stormwater.
Contact Information
Name
Shaun Halvax
Agency Name
BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, Inc
Job Title
Manager
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Name
Justin Huitema
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Job Title
Planner I
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Regions
Southern California
Zip
92113
Other Location Info
2205 Belt St, San Diego, CA 92113
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Class 1)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) and Section 3.a. of the District’s Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA because it would consist of installation and location of new, small structures in the form of temporary trailers. Section 3.a. of the District’s CEQA Guidelines is as follows:
3.a. Existing Facilities (SG § 15301) (Class 1): Includes operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that previously existing.
The District has determined none of the six exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption apply to this project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2).
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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