Projects Under Environmental Review
Projects Under Environmental Review
The following projects are currently engaged in the environmental review process.
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Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review timeline, and links to published environmental
documents listed below the summary. Dates noted in the timeline are subject to change.
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Project Name |
MP200 Emergency Power Equipment Replacement |
Description |
MP200 EMERGENCY POWER EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT PROJECT Public Notice of Delegated Approval In accordance with established University of California (UC) procedures, the Chancellor of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) has approved the MP200 Emergency Power Equipment Project pursuant to a delegation of authority from the UC Regents and UC President.The project involves the replacement of an obsolete emergency power system at the Peter Morton Medical Building (known as MP200), located on campus at 200 Medical Plaza Driveway. The existing emergency power system is original to the building and has reached the end of its service life, making it vulnerable to failure. UCLA Health proposes to replace two existing emergency generators located on the roof of the building. Specifically, the project includes the removal, decommissioning, and replacement of the following existing equipment: two 1000 kW emergency diesel generators; associated controls and load banks; a day fuel tank; the diesel exhaust treatment system with a new system meeting current South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) requirements; as well as seven Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS), paralleling switchgear, and conductors in their entirety (all currently distributed throughout the building). The project also includes a new equipment platform to support the new generators; a temporary generator and fuel tank, electrical gear, and portable ATS to be available for use throughout the construction period; support of temporary power cables on the exterior of the building; a temporary disconnect feeder, to be located southwest of Parking Structure 1; weatherproofing and fireproofing around the temporary cabling; modifications to the existing roof structure to accommodate new loads; removal and replacement of the roof membrane, insulation, substrate, drains, and waterproofing for areas affected by the work; expansion of the existing roof opening, including new structural framing, for a new roof hatch and ladder; structural roof strengthening components as required; new roof curbs for the new equipment; replacement of the existing ancillary components necessary to provide a complete, fully operational, and code-compliant system, including new breakers for new paralleling switchgear; and restoration of interior components impacted by the work, such as fire sprinkler and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system components, ceiling finishes, ceiling and wall repair, and painting. There would be no change in floor area or use as a result of this project. Pursuant to state law and University of California Procedures for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the proposed project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Article 19, Section 15301, Existing Facilities (Class 1) because it consists of rooftop alterations to an existing facility, with no expansion of use. No exceptions to the exemptions set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. Documents Available for Public Review: CEQA Notice of Exemption (NOE) |
Status |
Project approved by UCLA Chancellor 7/13/24 |