Twin Lakes State Beach- Accessibility Upgrades Geotechnical Investigation

SCH Number: 2019071043
Lead Agency: Parks and Recreation, Department of (California Department of Parks and Recreation)
Document Title: Twin Lakes State Beach- Accessibility Upgrades Geotechnical Investigation
Document Type: NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received: 7/29/2019
Posted: 7/29/2019
Project Applicant: Northern Service Center

Document Description: The project will conduct geotechnical services to identify soil conditions under and around four (4) boring sites at Twin Lakes State Beach to determine if soil conditions will allow for the addition of features for accessibility improvements. Work at each of the four (4) sites will: • Observe existing site conditions; • Use a truck-mounted drill rig equipped with a 3-inch auger to drill to a depth of 25 feet; • Record representative soil samples for future analysis; and • Backfill holes with soil cuttings and spread excess soil cuttings in adjacent undeveloped areas. Work will not adversely affect natural or cultural resources.

Contact Information: Joel Bonilla
Department of Parks and Recreat
One Capitol Mall, Suite 410 Ninth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone : (916) 445-8885
Joel.Bonilla@parks.ca.gov

Exempt Status: Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code: 15304, 15306
Reasons for Exemption: Project consists of minor public or private alterations in the conditions of land and vegetation, and basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource, listed as "soils and engineering tests" in the Department of Parks and Recreation's list of exempt activities in accordance with CCR §15300.4.