01-MEN-101, Geotechnical Test Drilling at Various Locations for Proposed Willits Bypass Project (EA 26200)
Summary
SCH Number
2004108097
Public Agency
California Department of Transportation, District 3
Document Title
01-MEN-101, Geotechnical Test Drilling at Various Locations for Proposed Willits Bypass Project (EA 26200)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/6/2004
Document Description
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) proposes to perform geotechnical drilling to sample the soil profile at a proposed future roadway and viaduct location for the proposed Willits Bypass Project in the vicinity of Willits in Mendocino County. Soil samples will be used to examine the subsurface geological structure in the study area for the purpose of developing appropriate foundation design for the bypass project, which is being constructed to reduce delays, improve safety, and achieve a Level of Service (LOS) of at least "C" for interregional traffic on U.S. 101 in the vicinity of Willits. The geotechnical drilling will be done on 15 privately owned properties. This drilling project will be performed with state funds. Best management practices, Caltrans standard specifications, and other measures will be enforced to reduce air and noise impacts and to avoid impacts to water quality and biological resources. The drilling project will not result in floodplain, cultural resources, or hazardous materials impacts.
Contact Information
Name
Nancy MacKenzie
Agency Name
Department of Transportation, District 3
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Willits
Counties
Mendocino
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15325
Reasons for Exemption
The project has been determined not to have a significant effect on the environment and is therefore exempt from the provisions of CEQA.
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