Overview
PG&E - Palace Lane and Bucks Bar Placerville is an operational gas distribution station in Placerville, California. It serves the local natural gas network under PG&E's management.
PG&E - Palace Lane and Bucks Bar Placerville is a gas distribution station located at the intersection of Palace Lane and Bucks Bar Road in Placerville, California. Operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), this facility is part of the extensive natural gas distribution infrastructure serving El Dorado County and the broader Sacramento Valley region. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the U.S. Department of Transportation's Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and complies with 49 CFR Part 192 for gas distribution. As a distribution station, it reduces pressure from transmission pipelines to levels suitable for local delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial customers. The facility's NAICS code 221210 indicates its role in natural gas distribution. This facility plays a key role in providing reliable natural gas service to the Placerville community. Its location in a semi-rural area of the Sierra Nevada foothills means it supports both residential heating and local businesses. PG&E's distribution network in California is one of the largest in the United States, serving millions of customers across the state.
Environmental context
The station is situated in a region with moderate seismic activity due to proximity to the Sierra Nevada fault zone. The surrounding area includes mixed residential and wildland-urban interface, requiring careful management of vegetation and fire risk. PG&E implements pipeline integrity management programs to address corrosion, third-party damage, and leak detection, in line with PHMSA requirements.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at the intersection of Palace Lane and Bucks Bar Road in Placerville, California, 95677, in El Dorado County.
It is a natural gas distribution station that reduces pressure from transmission pipelines for local delivery to residential, commercial, and industrial customers in the Placerville area.
The station is operated by Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), a major utility serving northern and central California.
Gas distribution stations in California are regulated by PHMSA under 49 CFR Part 192, and by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for safety and reliability standards.
PG&E implements pipeline integrity management programs, including leak detection, corrosion control, and damage prevention, in compliance with PHMSA and CPUC regulations.
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