Phase 2 Geotechnical Investigation - CA High-Speed Rail Project San Jose to Merced

SCH Number: 2017018426
Lead Agency: High Speed Rail Authority, California (California High Speed Rail Authority)
Document Title: Phase 2 Geotechnical Investigation - CA High-Speed Rail Project San Jose to Merced
Document Type: NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received: 1/30/2017
Posted: 1/30/2017

Document Description: Activities include rock core drilling within the public road right of way. Piezometers might be installed for long-term groundwater monitoring.

Contact Information: Mark McLoughlin
California High Speed Rail Authority
777 L Street, Suite 800,
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone : (916) 403-6934

Exempt Status: Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code: S:15304,15306 C:4,6
Reasons for Exemption: The project consists of geotechnical data collection that will not result in a significant effect on the environment because the geotechnical investigation will be performed on disturbed land surface in public road right of way, will be temporary in duration, and the minor alteration to the land will be restored to its original surface condition.