California Aqueduct (CAAQ) 4.46 Weir Maintenance (OM-DFD-2020-001)
Summary
SCH Number
2020020538
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
California Aqueduct (CAAQ) 4.46 Weir Maintenance (OM-DFD-2020-001)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/27/2020
Document Description
Delta Field Division (DFD) staff will perform maintenance to re-establish the access route from Bethany Reservoir State Recreation Area to the weir site. The
total area for maintenance is approximately 0.2 acres. 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. Removed
vegetation will be disposed of at an offsite facility. All equipment staging will be located along the paved 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
Location
Cities
Byron
Counties
Alameda
Cross Streets
Bruns Rd and Christensen Rd.
Other Location Info
CAAQ Mile Markers 4.46.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Section No. 15301(b)
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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