Decision Memo Completed

Southern California Gas Company's Line 8109 Pipeline Exposure Repair Project - phase 1

Los Padres National Forest Ventura, California Mt. Pinos Ranger District

Hand removal of overburdened soil that is putting pressure on the pipeline and distorting its integrity. Removed sediment would be placed in upland areas where it cannot wash back into the channel. Vegetation removal is not anticipated.

Location

Project is located within an unnamed tributary to the Cuyama River, approximately half a mile northwest of the intersection of State Highway 33 and Lockwood Valley Road. At 34.7360 N & -119.4089 W

Project timeline

1
Scoping Start
06/11/2013
2
Decision
07/2013 (Estimated)
3
Implementation
08/2013 (Estimated)

NEPA / regulatory detail

Categorical Exclusion32.3 (3)
Special AuthorityOil & Gas - Sec. 390, Energy Policy Act Of 2005 (Sec 390)
Notice and Comment RegulationNot Subject to Regulations
Project ActivitySpecial Use Authorizations; Minerals Or Geology Plans Of Operations
Maintenance Repair Project on Southern California Gas Company's Line 8109Decision Signed Date: 07/29/2013
ForestsLos Padres National Forest
DistrictsMt. Pinos Ranger District
Legal Land DescriptionT8N, R24W, Section 34
Special use managementMinerals and geology