Excavation of Potholes Along Colorado River Aqueduct Discharge Line
Summary
SCH Number
2004058121
Public Agency
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Document Title
Excavation of Potholes Along Colorado River Aqueduct Discharge Line
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/7/2004
Document Description
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) proposes to excavate potholes at three separate locations along an existing discharge line located approximately 50 feet north of the Colorado River Aqueduct. Metropolitan proposes to excavate three potholes up to a depth of ten feet (to the top of the discharge line) in order to determine the elevation of the line. The excavated soil material will be stockpiled adjacent to the potholes and returned to the potholes when the discharge line elevation has been determined.
Contact Information
Name
Jennifer Harriger
Agency Name
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
San Jacinto
Counties
Riverside
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
sec 15304, 15306
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project consists of the minor alterations in the condition of the land, water and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. The proposed project also consists of a basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. These may be strictly for information gathering purposes, or as part of a study leading to an action which a public agency has not yet approved, adopted, or influenced.
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