Pipeline Replacement– Harbor Development Permit No. 25-066

The Port of Long Beach, through its Harbor Department Environmental Planning Division, has issued a forecast for Harbor Development Permit No. 25-066. This project involves the replacement of an existing natural gas pipeline and the creation of bell holes for pipeline abandonment. The scope of work requires trenching across Harbor Ave, 12th St, Fashion Ave, and 11th St within the North Harbor area of Long Beach, California. The project is designed to maintain the same purpose and capacity as the existing infrastructure and is located on the same site as the replaced structures. The project is classified under a Categorical Exemption per CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 for Replacement or Reconstruction, meaning no further environmental review is required. All removed equipment must be disposed of according to federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Key points of contact include Tyler Hanks, an Environmental Specialist Intern for the lead agency, and Raul Martinez, a Senior Mechanical Engineer with Long Beach Utilities. The project is identified by NAICS code 237120 and was posted as a forecast on January 12, 2026.