STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PETE WILSON, Governor

PUBLIC UTILITES COMMISSION

505 VAN NESS AVENUE

SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94102-3298

July 18, 1997

Dean Shauers, Project Manager

Pacific Pipeline System, Inc.

12201 E. Arapahoe Road, C10

Englewood, CO 80112

RE: Variance Request Number 7

Dear Mr. Shauers:

We have reviewed the above-referenced variance request, and our decision follows. In addition, we have been informed that the Angeles National Forest concurs with our decision on this matter.

Approved; however, the following measures shall be implemented:

• All applicable mitigation measures for the project shall be implemented at the subject locations.

• The following fueling kit shall be installed around each piece of equipment fueled within the 0.25 mile zone. The kit shall consist of an 8 by 8-foot area of plastic sheeting placed underneath or adjacent to the vehicle and the refueling truck. A 3 by 3-foot by 6-inch deep pan shall be placed underneath the vehicle being refueled. Each refueling truck shall also be equipped with automatic shutoff nozzles to prevent spillage from overtopping. In addition, absorbent material shall be placed around the filler pipe and the fueler shall be present throughout the entire fueling operation.

• Refueling in the manner stipulated above shall only occur along the project ROW at Peace Valley Road, Lebec Road, the West Liebre Ridge reroute, and Marple Canyon where no live streams are involved. Refueling at these locations shall take place at the maximum distance feasible from the stream. In no case shall refueling take place within 200 feet of the banks of any stream.

• Each refueling truck shall contain a fully stocked spill containment kit which includes absorbent pads, shovels, and appropriate spill containers.

• Variance #7 allows for refueling and routine maintenance at the subject locations only if the measures stipulated above are followed. Storage of fuel or other hazard materials, or vehicle/equipment repair shall not be allowed under the provisions of this variance.

• All drips, leaks, and/or spills from vehicles and/or equipment shall be excavated immediately and disposed of in appropriate, labeled containers.

• Implementation of this variance in accordance with the provisions noted above shall be verified on a random basis by a CPUC/ANF Environmental Monitor.

Sincerely,

Martha J. Sullivan

Project Manager

cc: R. Borden, ANF

H. Rastegar, Aspen

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