California Aqueduct (CAAQ) 4.46 Weir Maintenance - Summer
California Aqueduct (CAAQ) 4.46 Weir Maintenance - Summer
Summary
SCH Number
2019048280
Lead Agency
Water Resources, Department of
(California Department of Water Resources)
Document Title
California Aqueduct (CAAQ) 4.46 Weir Maintenance - Summer
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Document Description
DFD staff will perform maintenance to re-establish the access route from Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area to the weir site at MM 4.46. The unpaved path is approximately 550 feet long and 10 feet wide. The weir path is approximately 300 feet long by 10 feet wide. DFD staff will use an industrial mower on established pathways, hand tools and weed whackers to remove vegetation within the project footprint to maintain the weir efficacy for monitoring purposes. No in-water vegetation removal will occur. All equipment staging will be located along the paved roadway. All work is within DWR right of way.
California Aqueduct (CAAQ) Mile Marker 4.46 near Christensen Rd and Bruns Rd
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301, Class 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.
