Coleman Penstock Replacement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2010018180
Public Agency
Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 5 (Central Valley), Redding
Document Title
Coleman Penstock Replacement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
1/19/2010
Document Description
The project is to replace the existing double penstock with a new single larger capacity penstock. The total project size is 21.1 acres. Construction will be conducted out of actively flowing waterways. The benefits of the project include maintaining hydropower electricity generation and preventing catastrophic loss of generating capacity. The existing penstock is over 100 years in age and has deteriorated to the point that it is near the end of its useful life. If the existing penstocks were to catastrophically fail, a large quantity of sediment could reach Battle Creek and significantly impact water quality.
Contact Information
Name
Guy F. Chetelat
Agency Name
Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 5 (Central Valley),
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Shasta
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project is Categorically Exempt under CEQA 15301(b) because it involves repair, maintenance, and minor alterations to existing power generating structures and facilities, with little or no expansion in existing use.
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