SCE Eldordo-Lugo-Mohave Project (ELM Project)

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has authorized SoCal Gas to implement AC mitigation systems along segments of its pipeline corridors L235 and L3000 under a Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement governed by Fish and Game Code section 1602. The project involves installing 2/0 copper grounding cables within ten feet of the pipeline to reduce corrosion caused by alternating current interference, alongside solid state decouplers to mitigate AC voltage and coupon test stations for ongoing monitoring of electrical interference levels. Work is conducted across multiple geographically defined work areas with associated engineering codes and coordinates, requiring strict adherence to environmental compliance measures including erosion control, dust suppression, vehicle decontamination to prevent invasive species spread, and protections for sensitive wildlife habitats. The Permittee must conduct pre-activity surveys for burrowing owls and Mohave ground squirrels, and report any observations of special-status or endangered species to CDFW within five working days, or within 24 hours in the case of dead or injured protected species. Project activities must be notified in writing at least five days before commencement and completion, and monitoring reports are required for a minimum of three years post-construction. While no explicit contract value, pricing, or federal acquisition type is provided, the agreement is effective upon CDFW’s signature and expires on June 17, 2030, with oversight maintained by CDFW as the regulatory authority and the Permittee responsible for execution and compliance. Financial tracking is referenced through internal alphanumeric codes consistent with appropriation identifiers, but payment processes, invoicing systems, and contracting officer details are not specified. All activities are subject to inspection at project sites, with failure to meet operational standards triggering reporting obligations and potential enforcement actions.