South Delta Improvement Program Exploration Drilling Project
Summary
SCH Number
2002058458
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
South Delta Improvement Program Exploration Drilling Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/30/2002
Document Description
The purpose of the South Delta Improvement Program Exploration Drilling Project is to collect geologic data on channel and land sediments. These data are necessary for the design and construction of various features of the SDIP, specifically a new intake structure and channel along the northern portion of Clifton Court Forebay, and radial gates at the four proposed permanent barrier sites at Old River, head of Old River, Middle River and Grant Line Canal-West. Data will be collected from drill cuttings at these six locations, for a combined total of 15 in-channel holes and 15 landside holes. Holes will be 60-130 feet deep and 4.5 inches wide. Additionally, 40 cone penetration tests will be conducted at the various sites. Sediment characteristics will be analyzed according to standard methods. South Delta Water diverters may benefit from completion of this project, as the collection of these data is necessary to desgining the SDIP.
Contact Information
Name
Steve Belluomini
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Tracy
Counties
Contra Costa, San Joaquin
Other Location Info
Near Tracy
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 6, Sec. 15306
Reasons for Exemption
Project involves the colletion of basic data and will not result in a serious or major disturbance to any aquatic or terrestrial resources.
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