Union Pacific Railroad, Valley Subdivision, Milepost 307.71 Emergency Bridge Repair
Summary
SCH Number
2016078228
Public Agency
Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 5 (Central Valley)
Document Title
Union Pacific Railroad, Valley Subdivision, Milepost 307.71 Emergency Bridge Repair
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/19/2016
Document Description
High flows within Shotgun Creek resulted in severe scouring and erosion of the northern abutment supporting Bridge 307.71. Once observed, the US Army Corps of Engineers was consulted and, upon receipt of verbal approval from USACE, revetment was initiated, with rip rap placed around the abutment to prevent further erosion.
Contact Information
Name
Dannas J. Berchtold
Agency Name
Regional Water Quality Control Board, Region 5 (Central Valley)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Shasta
Other Location Info
Dunsmuir
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15302; Statutory 21080
Reasons for Exemption
The project constitutes replacement or reconstruction of an existing railroad bridge where the new structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced, and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced. In addition, the project is for the institution or increase of passenger or commuter services on rail or highway right of way already in use, including modernization of existing stations and parking facilities and CEQA guidelines.
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