South Bay Aqueduct (SBA) Mowing MM 18.47 – 35.27 (OM-DFD-2020-002)
Summary
SCH Number
2020040162
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
South Bay Aqueduct (SBA) Mowing MM 18.47 – 35.27 (OM-DFD-2020-002)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/15/2020
Document Description
Delta Field Division (DFD) staff will perform maintenance along the SBA pipeline easement. Staff will use an industrial mower, weed whackers, and hand tools to clear vegetation at SBA vault locations. DFD staff will utilize a water truck or spray tank as fire control. Staging of equipment will be on established paved and unpaved roads. Total mowed area will be approximately 16 acres. 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
Livermore
Counties
Alameda
Other Location Info
Mile Markers: MM 18.47 – MM 35.27
Interstate 580 and 680
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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