Bethany Dams Communication Cable Relocation
Summary
SCH Number
2019110081
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Bethany Dams Communication Cable Relocation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/4/2019
Document Description
DWR will lay new communication (copper) cable along the dam crest road at Bethany Dams. The new cable will be spliced into the existing State Water Project communication cable at six locations. Trenching will be at a minimum depth of two feet, with minimum 4-inch width along the upstream shoulder of the dam crest road. Approximately 4,300 linear feet of 1.5-inch diameter copper cable will be buried directly in the ground. Trench excavation crossing paved roads will be restored with asphalt concrete patch material on 100 linear feet of roadway. All work is within DWR right of way.
Contact Information
Name
Sara Paiva-Lowry
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Byron
Counties
Contra Costa
Other Location Info
MM 5.0 Bethany Reservoir, Byron/Alameda. Bruns Rd and Christensen Road. 37.7821° N, 121.6104° W
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
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.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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