Westlands Water District MP 138.25L Water Pipe Repair
Summary
SCH Number
2019038509
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Westlands Water District MP 138.25L Water Pipe Repair
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/21/2019
Document Description
WWD has requested an encroachment permit from DWR to excavate and repair its damaged concrete pipe in the DWR right-of way (ROW) at MP 138.25L. A 30 foot long by 30 foot wide by 7 feet deep trench will be excavated and the damaged section of pipe will be removed and replaced. Once the repair is complete, the excavated area will be backfilled and compacted. A privately-owned pipe is also located In the work area, but work on this pipe is not part of project. WWD will benefit.
Contact Information
Name
Brandon Silva
Agency Name
Dept. of Water Resouces
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Westlands Water District (WWD)
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Counties
Fresno
Other Location Info
The project Is located on the left side (L) of the California Aqueduct (Aqueduct) at MP 138.25L, approximately 3.36 miles southeast of the intersection of W. Mount Whitney Avenue and the Aqueduct.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15305 (b)
Reasons for Exemption
Work involves a WWD repair of its existing pipeline in DWR's ROW. DWR is the Responsible Agency issuing an encroachment permit to WWD. WWD will complete any additional CEQA and will obtain any permits. Work consists of minor alterations to land with an average slope of less than 20 percent. Categorical Exemption 15305(b) (Minor Alterations of Land Use· Limitations--lssuance of Minor Encroachment Permits) applies.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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