Gates 500kV Dynamic Reactive Support Project
3 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2022040457
Lead Agency
California Public Utilities Commission
(CPUC)
Document Title
Gates 500kV Dynamic Reactive Support Project
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
12/19/2022
Document Description
The Project would involve construction and operation of a new substation (Orchard Substation) containing devices and equipment used to regulate voltages for transmission networks and assist in ensuring reliable operation of transmissions systems in proximity to a substation) and ancillary components immediately north of and independently connected to the existing PG&E Gates Substation. Connection to the PG&E Gates Substation would require PG&E to construct and operate two single-circuit 500 kV interconnection transmission lines from the Gates Substation 500 kV bus to the Orchard Substation 500 kV take-off towers.
Contact Information
Name
Boris Sanchez
Agency Name
California Public Utilities Commission
Job Title
Public Utilities Regulatory Analyst III
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
David Wilson
Agency Name
LS Power
Job Title
Associate Vice President
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Countywide
Cross Streets
S. Trinity Ave. at W. Phelps
Zip
93210
Total Acres
20
Parcel #
075-060-665, 075-500-067S
State Highways
State Route 269, Interstate 5
Railways
N/A
Airports
N/A
Schools
N/A
Waterways
N/A
Township
20 S
Range
17E
Section
33
Base
Diablo
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
California Public Utilities Commission
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes