BAPP Intake Channel Vegetation Removal
Summary
SCH Number
2016048278
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
BAPP Intake Channel Vegetation Removal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/26/2016
Document Description
DFD staff will remove vegetation from the sloped embankment of the BAPP intake Channel. The Intake Channel embankment is approximately two and a half miles long and 60 feet wide. Vegetation removal will be done on both the primary and secondary side of the channel. An excavator with thumb attachment, as well as hand tools, will be used to remove vegetation from the top of the lower access roads. The entire embankment of the intake channel is approximately 20 acres in area. Removed vegetation will be taken to agree waste receptacle staged in the lot surrounding Banks Pumping Plant.
Contact Information
Name
Jerry Snow
Agency Name
California Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Byron
Counties
Contra Costa
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S:15301 C:1
Reasons for Exemption
The State Water Project provides significant and important services to Many Californians. This project is exempt because it involves routine maintenance activities. This project will not result in impacts to special status species or habitat. Because this activity can be implemented without any significant environmental impacts, the Categorical Exemption Class 1 will be used for CEQA compliance.
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