Spillway Vegetation Management, Chorro Reservoir
Summary
SCH Number
2016068009
Public Agency
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
(CDCR)
Document Title
Spillway Vegetation Management, Chorro Reservoir
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/1/2016
Document Description
Minor vegetation removal occurred in a small area directly adjacent to the reservoir spillway in fall 2015 in coordination with California Department of Fish and Wildlife (1600-2015-0188-R4). The vegetation has since partially grown back and requires additional removal. A recent inspection by Division of Safety of Dams (DSOD) identified that the vegetation in this area is starting to grow back. DSOD stated that the vegetation in this area is considered an obstruction to the spillway, which would contribute to a potential overtopping of the dam, and is a considerable operational safety concern. In response to DSOD's order CDCR will remove the vegetation removal the vegetation before the start of 2016/2017 rainy season.
Contact Information
Name
Roxanne Henriquez
Agency Name
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
San Luis Obispo
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
S:15301 C:1
Reasons for Exemption
The project consists of the maintenance of an existing facility involving no expansion or use (CEQA Guidelines 15301). This is one of a class of projects the Secretary for Resources has found does not have a significant effect on the environment, and therefore is declared to be categorically exempt from the requirement for preparing an environmental document. None of the exceptions to this notice of exemption apply.
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