STATE OF CALIFORNIA, PETE WILSON,
Governor
December 17, 1997
RE: Variance Request #32; Reduce the refueling distance requirements (0.25 miles) stipulated by Mitigation Measure B-AQ-1 along Peace Valley Road, Segment 1.
Dear Mr. Shauers:
We have reviewed the above-referenced variance request and approve your request, with the noted exceptions (see Table 1), based on the following factors:
• In order to refuel equipment in accordance with Mitigation Measure B-AQ-1 (greater than 0.25 miles from streams/creeks) along this portion of the project alignment, the equipment would need to be returned along the right-of-way to a location that meets the refueling criteria. Such an operation would delay construction and increase associated construction impacts (air quality, traffic, noise).
• As proposed, equipment would be refueled at designated locations along Peace Valley Road (see Table 1). As noted below, equipment refueling procedures would be implemented to minimize any potential spill.
• 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.
- Each refueling truck shall contain a fully stocked spill containment kit which includes absorbent pads, shovels, and appropriate spill containers.
- This variance approval allows for refueling and routine maintenance at the subject locations noted in Table 1, only if the measures stipulated above and in Table 1 are followed. Storage of fuel or other hazardous 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.
Table 1
Proposed Refueling Location |
Station Number (Alignment Sheet) |
Additional Mitigation Requirements |
APPROVED REFUELING LOCATIONS |
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| Copco/Quail Lake Road | 1742+00 (136) | Sand bag area and block down stream flow. |
| Valve at Copco Road | 1733+26 (135) | None |
| Equipment Storage at Quail Lake Road | 1718+67 (134) | Limit refueling area to a 20 ft by 20 ft area , preferably in northeast section near road, away from trees and creek. |
| Peace Valley Road at west side of south bound I-5 offramp | 1695+29 to
1703+29 (132, 133) |
Protect channels to east and south that lead to storm drains. Gully on west (by road) also needs protection - drains into storm drain. |
| Peach Valley Road | 1663+14 to
1681+62 (129, 130, 131) |
Restrict refueling site to 1663+14 to 1680+62, west side of road only. |
| Peace Valley Road | 1634+23 to
1647+90 (127, 128) |
Restrict refueling site to west side of road only. Protect storm drain. |
| Peace Valley Road | 1605+87 to
1619+87 (125, 126) |
Restrict refueling site to west side of road only. |
| Peace Valley Road | 1558+67 to
1592+67 (121, 122, 123, 125) |
Restrict refueling site to 1569+67 to 1592+67, west side of road only. |
| Peace Valley Road (dirt), south end of Gorman Slide directional drill | 1509+79 (118) | Restrict refueling site to west side of road only. |
| Peace Valley Road at Gorman Valve | 1495+04 (117) | Install berm to prevent drainage to the south. |
| Peace Valley Road, north of intersection at Gorman Valve | 1487+83 (116) | Restrict refueling site to west side of road, inside of curb. |
| Just south of Cuddy Canyon tributary | 1359+01 to
1409+94 (106, 107, 108, 109, 110) |
None |
DENIED REFUELING LOCATIONS |
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| Peace Valley Road, on side road, 100 ft off Peace Valley Road | 1462+39 (114) | Denied - Off of ROW |
| Peace Valley Road, on side road to Hungry Valley Recreation Area, 100 ft off Peace Valley Road | 1441+61 (113) | Denied - Off of ROW |
Sincerely,
