Shutdown of and Removal of Vegetation Along the Upper Feeder Pipeline
Summary
SCH Number
2003038387
Public Agency
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Document Title
Shutdown of and Removal of Vegetation Along the Upper Feeder Pipeline
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/27/2003
Document Description
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) proposes to shut down the Upper Feeder pipeline for inspection and to repair an expansion coupling at the pipeline's bridge crossing of the Santa Ana River. Approximately 65 acre-feet of water will be discharged into the Santa Ana River via an existing groundwater replenishment service connection at a flow rate of 25 cubic feet per second (cfs). Additional discharge will occur in the vicinity of McAllister Street in unincorporated Riverside County to inspect the pipeline around Station 119+00. The McAllister Street blow-off will be used for discharge. Approximately 2.5 acre-feet of water will be discharged from the McAllister Street blow-off at a flow rate of 5 cfs. In addition, Metropolitan also proposes to remove vegetation that is infringing upon and impeding operations along the Upper Feeder at the Santa Ana River Bridge crossing.
Contact Information
Name
John Vrsalovich
Agency Name
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Riverside
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sec 15301, 15304, 15309
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project consists of operation, repair, maintenance, or minor alteration of existing public structures, facilities, or mechanical equipment involving no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination. The proposed project also consists of minor alterations in the condition of land, water and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. The proposed project also consists of activities limited to inspections, to check for performance of an operation, or quality, health, or safety of a project, including related activities such as inspection for possible mislabeling, misrepresentation, or adulteration of projects.
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