Permit No. 19929 – Authorization of Kern River Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Project
Summary
SCH Number
2026090629
Public Agency
Central Valley Flood Protection Board
Document Title
Permit No. 19929 – Authorization of Kern River Natural Gas Transmission Pipeline Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/16/2026
Document Description
To authorize the existing PG&E 12-in diameter natural gas transmission steel pipeline (L-142N) that crosses the Kern River Designated Floodway near the City of Bakersfield.
Contact Information
Name
Jennifer Calles
Agency Name
Central Valley Flood Protection Board
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Craig Geldard
Agency Name
Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E)
Job Title
Senior Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
near the City of Bakersfield
Counties
Kern
Regions
Southern California
Waterways
Kern River
Other Location Info
The existing pipeline crosses the Kern River channel approximately 1,600 feet southwest of the State Route 204 bridge, at 35.39071°N 119.03206°W, Kern County.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301
Reasons for Exemption
The Board has determined that the project activities within the Board's authority are exempt from CEQA pursuant to the Class 1 (Existing Facilities) categorical exemption (California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15301). The project qualifies for this exemption because it is limited to the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, or minor alteration of an existing facility and involves negligible or no expansion of existing or former use. The Board further finds that none of the exceptions to the categorical exemptions set forth in California Code of Regulations, title 14, section 15300.2 apply.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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