BLM releases Environmental Assessment for gas pipeline project in San Bernardino County
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MORENO VALLEY, Calif. – The BLM California Desert District has released an Environmental Assessment along with a Finding of No Significant Impact to amend an existing right-of-way allowing Pacific Gas and Electric to conduct required testing and maintenance activities for PG&E natural gas pipelines in San Bernardino County, California.
This EA and FONSI are available for a 15-day public comment period ending on June 18, 2018. A copy of the EA is available on the project webpage at https://goo.gl/HmtS9k.
The project’s purpose is to complete testing of existing natural gas transmission pipelines, install in-line inspection equipment, and perform continued operation and maintenance activities. This project supports administration energy independence goals of streamlining oil/gas leasing and permitting as well as streamlining rights-of-way processing for pipelines, transmission lines and solar/wind projects.
Please send written comments to Deputy District Manager Greg Miller, BLM California Desert District, 22835 Calle San Juan de Los Lagos, Moreno Valley, CA 92553. Comments may also be submitted electronically via the project webpage (under the "Contact Information" section); via email at BLM_CA_PG_and_E_Hydrostatic_Testing@blm.gov; or fax 951-697-5296, with the subject heading "PG&E Strength Testing and In-Line Inspection EA.”
After public comments have been reviewed, the BLM will issue a Decision Record. For further information, contact Brandon Anderson, BLM Palm Springs-South Coast Field Office at 760-833-7140, or email bganderson@blm.gov.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.