NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION Para más detalles llame 1-800-660-6789 PROJECT NAME: Wheeler Ridge Pole Replacement Project: Wheeler Ridge-Tejon 70 kV line- (Kern County, CA, T.0007564.01) ADVICE LETTER NUMBER: 6632-E Proposed Project: To continue to maintain safe and reliable electric service in Kern County, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is proposing to replace poles on the Wheeler Ridge - Tejon 70 kilovolt (kV) power lines (supporting structures) that extends approximately 5 miles between Wheeler Ridge Substation, located east side of Metter Frontage Road East and approximately 1,000 feet south of David Road in the Bakersfield area, and Tejon Substation, located east of the intersection of Interstate 5 and Highway 99 in Kern County. PG&E will replace approximately 80 poles on the Wheeler Ridge - Tejon 70 kV power line. The existing wood poles will be replaced primarily with wood poles except for three poles which will be replaced with light-duty steel poles, which weather to resemble wood. The new poles will be approximately 5 to 10 feet taller than the existing approximately 55- to 65-foot-tall poles. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2022. or as soon as possible thereafter, with completion in May 2023, or as soon as possible after construction begins. Electric and Magnetic Fields (EMF): PG&E will employ "no cost" and specified "low cost" measures to reduce public exposure to EMF in accordance with California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Decision 06-01-042 and the "EMF Design Guidelines for Electrical Facilities" prepared in compliance with that decision. The following measures are proposed for this project: Raise the height of 1 pole near a residential land use area by 10 feet. Exemption from CPUC Permit Requirement: CPUC General Order 131-D, Section III, Subsection B.1. exempts a utility from the CPUC's requirement to file an application requesting authority to construct if a project meets specific conditions. This project qualifies for the following exemption(s): b. "The replacement of existing power line facilities or supporting structures with equivalent facilities or structures." Additional Project Information: To obtain further information on the proposed project, please call PG&E's Project Information Line at (415) 973-5530. Public Review Process: Individuals or groups may protest the proposed construction if they believe that PG&E has incorrectly applied for an exemption or that the conditions set out in Section III.B.2 of General Order 131-D exist. There is reasonable possibility that the activi may have an impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where designated, precisely mapped and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state, or local agencies; or b. The cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time, is significant; or C. There is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances. Protests should include the following: 1. Your name, email address and daytime telephone number. Reference to the CPUC Advice Letter Number and Project Name. 2. 3. A clear description of the reason for the protest. 4. Whether you believe that evidentiary hearings are necessary to resolve factual disputes. Protests for this project must be filed by July 18, 2022 at the following address: Director, Energy Division With a copy emailed to: ED Tariff Unit E-mail: EDTariffUnit@cpuc.ca.gov Pacific Gas and Electric Company PG&E Tariffs E-mail: PGETariffs@pge.com PG&E must respond within five business days of receipt and serve its response on each protestant and the Energy Division. Within 30 days after PG&E has submitted its response, the CPUC Executive Director will send you a copy of an Executive Resolution granting or denying PG&E's request and stating the reasons for the decision. Assistance in Filing a Protest: if you need assistance in filing a protest, contact the CPUC Public Advisor: email: public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov or call: 1-866-849-8390 (toll-free), or (415) 703-2074, or TTY (415) 703-5258. Public Comment: Even if you do not want to file an official protest, you may still comment on the request. To do so, send your comments to the Energy Division at the address noted above. Please reference Advice Letter 6632-E NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION Para más detalles llame 1-800-660-6789 PROJECT NAME : Wheeler Ridge Pole Replacement Project : Wheeler Ridge - Tejon 70 kV line ( Kern County , CA , T.0007564.01 ) ADVICE LETTER NUMBER : 6632 - E Proposed Project : To continue to maintain safe and reliable electric service in Kern County , Pacific Gas and Electric Company ( PG & E ) is proposing to replace poles on the Wheeler Ridge - Tejon 70 kilovolt ( kV ) power lines ( supporting structures ) that extends approximately 5 miles between Wheeler Ridge Substation , located east side of Metter Frontage Road East and approximately 1,000 feet south of David Road in the Bakersfield area , and Tejon Substation , located east of the intersection of Interstate 5 and Highway 99 in Kern County . PG & E will replace approximately 80 poles on the Wheeler Ridge - Tejon 70 kV power line . The existing wood poles will be replaced primarily with wood poles except for three poles which will be replaced with light - duty steel poles , which weather to resemble wood . The new poles will be approximately 5 to 10 feet taller than the existing approximately 55- to 65 - foot - tall poles . Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2022 . or as soon as possible thereafter , with completion in May 2023 , or as soon as possible after construction begins . Electric and Magnetic Fields ( EMF ) : PG & E will employ " no cost " and specified " low cost " measures to reduce public exposure to EMF in accordance with California Public Utilities Commission ( CPUC ) Decision 06-01-042 and the " EMF Design Guidelines for Electrical Facilities " prepared in compliance with that decision . The following measures are proposed for this project : Raise the height of 1 pole near a residential land use area by 10 feet . Exemption from CPUC Permit Requirement : CPUC General Order 131 - D , Section III , Subsection B.1 . exempts a utility from the CPUC's requirement to file an application requesting authority to construct if a project meets specific conditions . This project qualifies for the following exemption ( s ) : b . " The replacement of existing power line facilities or supporting structures with equivalent facilities or structures . " Additional Project Information : To obtain further information on the proposed project , please call PG & E's Project Information Line at ( 415 ) 973-5530 . Public Review Process : Individuals or groups may protest the proposed construction if they believe that PG & E has incorrectly applied for an exemption or that the conditions set out in Section III.B.2 of General Order 131 - D exist . There is reasonable possibility that the activi may have an impact on an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where designated , precisely mapped and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal , state , or local agencies ; or b . The cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place , over time , is significant ; or C. There is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances . Protests should include the following : 1. Your name , email address and daytime telephone number . Reference to the CPUC Advice Letter Number and Project Name . 2 . 3 . A clear description of the reason for the protest . 4. Whether you believe that evidentiary hearings are necessary to resolve factual disputes . Protests for this project must be filed by July 18 , 2022 at the following address : Director , Energy Division With a copy emailed to : ED Tariff Unit E - mail : EDTariffUnit@cpuc.ca.gov Pacific Gas and Electric Company PG & E Tariffs E - mail : PGETariffs@pge.com PG & E must respond within five business days of receipt and serve its response on each protestant and the Energy Division . Within 30 days after PG & E has submitted its response , the CPUC Executive Director will send you a copy of an Executive Resolution granting or denying PG & E's request and stating the reasons for the decision . Assistance in Filing a Protest : if you need assistance in filing a protest , contact the CPUC Public Advisor : email : public.advisor@cpuc.ca.gov or call : 1-866-849-8390 ( toll - free ) , or ( 415 ) 703-2074 , or TTY ( 415 ) 703-5258 . Public Comment : Even if you do not want to file an official protest , you may still comment on the request . To do so , send your comments to the Energy Division at the address noted above . Please reference Advice Letter 6632 - E