GEO Denning Hot Well
Summary
SCH Number
2019120603
Public Agency
California Department of Conservation
(DOC)
Document Title
GEO Denning Hot Well
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/24/2019
Present Land Use
City of Desert Hot Springs
Document Description
The proposed project consists of drilling one new 'warm' water well in the
geothermal zone (temp under 11 OF) for the purpose of individual use. Use of the
water is to be limited to personal household, personal spa & pool, waste water to
be used for irrigation of landscape. Water is not intended to be used for
commercial purposes.
Contact Information
Name
Meri Meraz
Agency Name
Division of Oil, Gas & Geothermal Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Sam Crum Drilling
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Desert Hot Springs
Counties
Riverside
Township
3S
Range
5E
Section
10
Base
SB B&M
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15303
Reasons for Exemption
Class 3 – Existing Facility: The project is categorically exempt from CEQA under the “Class 3” (14 CCR §15303) exemption per the CEQA Guidelines because the project is one well, a small structure, and includes installation of small new equipment where only minor modifications are made.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304
Reasons for Exemption
Class 4 – Minor Alterations to Land: The project is categorically exempt from CEQA under the “Class 4” (14 CCR 15304) exemption per the CEQA Guidelines because the project involves the minor alteration of the condition of land and/or vegetation on a single residential parcel and does not require the removal of healthy, mature scenic trees.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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