South Delta Improvement Program (SDIP) Exploration Drilling Project at Proposed Permanent Barrier Sites
Summary
SCH Number
2005088341
Public Agency
Fish & Game #2
Document Title
South Delta Improvement Program (SDIP) Exploration Drilling Project at Proposed Permanent Barrier Sites
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
8/22/2005
Document Description
Issuance of a Streambed Alteration Agreement (Permit #BD-2005-0001) for the collection of geologic data on channel and land sediments. These data are necessary for the design and construction of radial gates at the four proposed permanent barrier sites at Old River, head of Old River, Middle River, and Grant Line Canal-West. Data will be collected from drill cuttings at these four locations, for a combined total of 19 in-channel holes, 6 deep landside holes, and 18 shallow landside holes. Deep holes will be drilled 100-130 feet deep; shallow holes, 10-30 feet deep. Each hole will be 4.5 inches wide. All holes will be backfilled with a bentonite cement grout upon completion except for those that will function later as observation wells. Sediment characteristics will be analyzed according to standard methods. South Delta water diverters may benefit from completion of this project, as the collection of these data is necessary to designing the SDIP.
Contact Information
Name
Anna M. Holmes
Agency Name
California Department of Fish and Game
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Tracy
Counties
Contra Costa, San Joaquin
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Sections 15306, 15302
Reasons for Exemption
The Department of Fish and Game believes that the project is exempt under Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, Section 15302, because it involves the collection of basic data and will not result in a serious or major disturbance into the water. Further, in-channel work will occur during the work window of time recommended to avoid impacts to sensitive aquatic species and habitats (August-November).
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