Quagga Mussel Control Program - Phase 1
Summary
SCH Number
2007028208
Public Agency
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Document Title
Quagga Mussel Control Program - Phase 1
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/26/2007
Document Description
In response to the discovery of early quagga mussel infestation within the Colorador River, Metropolitan has initiated a Quagga Mussel Control Program (QMCP). The purpose of the QMCP is to develop a comprehensive plan that incorporates enhanced detection, surveillance and mitigation strategies. Phase I will address immediate quagga mussel detection, surveillance, and mitigation strategies and studies to be commenced immediately and continue for the next six months. The results of Phase I will be used to prioritize infrastructure upgrades and to develop routine control measures for later phases of the QMCP.
Contact Information
Name
Delaine W. Shane
Agency Name
Metropolitan Water District of Southern California
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, 06, 09 - Class 1, 6 & 9
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographic features, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency's determination.
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