Patterson Reservoir Geotechnical Investigation
Summary
SCH Number
2004098117
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Patterson Reservoir Geotechnical Investigation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/13/2004
Document Description
DWR proposes to implement a geotechnical investigation adjacent to Patterson Reservoir and on approximately 17-acre site between the reservoir and Patterson Pass Road. The objective of this investigation is to collect data regarding geologic and soil conditions at the existing reservoir site. The five proposed test pit excavations will be temporary, with excavation, data collection, and refill of excavation. Excavations would be open for a matter of hours during data collection; no overnight excavations are anticipated.
In addition, the four trench excavations will be open for a period of months to allow fot long-term data collection, and would be designated similar to road cuts, with gradients that provide wildlife exit opportunity approximately every 300 feet (at either end). All data collection activities would use standard Best Management Practices (BMPs), and specific excavation locations have been screened to avoid potentially sensitive biological resource areas.
Contact Information
Name
Terry Becker
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Alameda
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
sec 15306, class 6
Reasons for Exemption
Proposed activities consist of basic data collection and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. Proposed activities have been sited to avoid potentially sensitive resources that may occur. As provided for under Section 15306, information collection activities may be a part of a study leading to an action which a public agency has not yet approved, adopted, or funded. Therefore, the project is exempt under CEQA Section 15306-Information Collection.
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