Cowell Ranch Information Collection
Summary
SCH Number
2006068054
Public Agency
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Document Title
Cowell Ranch Information Collection
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/7/2006
Document Description
Conduct a series of six to ten test excavation pits using a backhoe to collect information on the presence and/or absence of archaeological resources. Test pits will be approximately three feet wide by four feet in length and up to three to six feet in depth. A staff archaeologist will be present on site to oversee all excavation activities. If archaeological evidence is found within a test excavation pit; excavations will cease, the resource recorded, the location documented, and the pit backfilled.
Contact Information
Name
Steve Bachman
Agency Name
California Department of Parks and Recreation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Contra Costa
Other Location Info
Cowell Ranch / Marsh Creek Road
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15306 - Class 6
Reasons for Exemption
Project consists of information collection included as "Archaeological investigations by Department staff" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's (DPR) list of exempt activities.
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