New Seismic Monitoring Station Installation
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Summary
SCH Number
2019078018
Public Agency
California Governor's Office of Emergency Services
(OES)
Document Title
New Seismic Monitoring Station Installation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/5/2019
Document Description
The state-of-the-art earthquake recording and telemetry equipment proposed to be installed at this station will contribute continuous seismic data to the CA Earthquake Early Warning System (CEEWS) and ShakeAlert, designed to potentially save thousands of lives during a large· earthquake, prevent critical infrastructure damage, and expedite recovery following a large earthquake.
See Attached NOE For Full Details.
Contact Information
Name
Ryan Arba
Agency Name
Office of Emergency Services
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Name
Agency Name
U.S. Geological Survey
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Los Banos
Counties
Merced
Other Location Info
San Luis Reservoir, Los Banos, CA; LaULon: 37.029/-121.077 Dot Map ID: NS0070;
Station Name/Site Code: San Luis Reservoir/NC.HBC
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303, 15304, 15306
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt in accordance with Class 3 as described above; construction of new small weatherproof enclosures to operate seismic sensor equipment for the purpose of data collection (Class 6). In accordance with Class 4, the project described above consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land and/or
vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees. None of the exceptions to a notice of exemption apply.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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