Dam Safety and Rehabilitation Program - Transfer of Previously Authorized Funds, Upgrade of Dam Monitoring Systems, and Awars Agreement
Summary
SCH Number
2004058284
Public Agency
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Document Title
Dam Safety and Rehabilitation Program - Transfer of Previously Authorized Funds, Upgrade of Dam Monitoring Systems, and Awars Agreement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/20/2004
Document Description
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (Metropolitan) has established the Dam Safety and Rehabilitation Program to review the adequacy of Metropolitan's dams, evaluate risks, and identify alternative solutions to minimize risks. Metropolitan's Board authorized funding in November 1997 to upgrade dam monitoring systems, improve the accuracy of facility data, and conduct water discharge studies under the former Infrastructure Review and Rehabilitation Program. In order to consolidate activities related to the Metropolitan's dams, the dam monitoring systems project will be moved and funds will be transfered to the Dam Safety and Rehabilitation Program. Additionally, a previous investigation of Metropolitan's dam seepage and seismic monitoring systems identified the need to improve the monitoring systems at all Metropolitan reservoirs, dams, and embankments, except for the dams at Diamond Valley Lake. Implementing the recommended upgrades will enable staff to remotely collect monitoring data and permit quick response to seepage rate changes. Also, Metropolitan has authorized an agreement with Roctest to perform the design and installation of upgraded seepage monitoring equipment.
Contact Information
Name
Delaine W. Shane
Agency Name
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Los Angeles
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
sec 15301, class 1
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project consists of the operation, maintenance, permitting, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination.
Disclaimer: The document was originally posted before CEQAnet had the capability to host attachments for the public. To obtain the original attachments for this document, please contact the lead agency at the contact information listed above. You may also contact the OPR via email at state.clearinghouse@opr.ca.gov or via phone at (916) 445-0613.