SSSRA-Laser Strainmeter (03/04-CD-21)
Summary
SCH Number
2004048487
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
SSSRA-Laser Strainmeter (03/04-CD-21)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/27/2004
Document Description
The project consists of installing a laser strainmeter for the purpose of earthquake research. The strainmeter will be within the footprint of a temporary strainmeter that was removed in 2002, and will cross over a currently operating strainmeter. The new construction includes two 25-foot long shipping containers that will be partially buried (two feet deep) 400 meters apart and connected with 6" diameter vacuum pipe supported by removable stakes. A shallow trench will be excavated along the side of each container for wiring, and some minor repairs will also be done to the existing equipment. District Resource Ecologist and Paleontologist report that there will be no impacts to biological and paleontological records. An Archaeologist will monitor the excavation, although the site has been surveyed and no nearby cultural resources have been found.
Contact Information
Name
Tina Townsend
Agency Name
Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Imperial
Other Location Info
Salton Sea State Recreation Area
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
sec 15303, 15306
Reasons for Exemption
No potential for significant impacts to the environment is anticipated.
An archaeologist will ensure avoidance of significant impacts to cultural resources.
Consists of construction of a limited number of new, small facilities.
Project will not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource.
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