Permit 3437-1: RD 70 Pipe Replacement Project (Emergency Work)
Summary
SCH Number
2020050148
Public Agency
Central Valley Flood Protection Board
Document Title
Permit 3437-1: RD 70 Pipe Replacement Project (Emergency Work)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/6/2020
Document Description
To authorize the removal and replacement of approximately 150 linear feet of an existing 42-inch diameter corrugated metal pipe with a 42-inch diameter welded steel pipe, to include a 60-inch standpipe with positive closure, a flap gate, and reconnection of the pipeline to an existing pump station, all through the left (north) bank levee of the Sacramento River. All work was performed under Emergency Authorization No. EM2017109.
Contact Information
Name
Jennifer Stewart
Agency Name
Central Valley Flood Protection Board
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Name
Agency Name
Reclamation District 70
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Location
Cities
Grimes
Counties
Sutter
Other Location Info
The project is located at the intersection of South Meridian Road and Wood Road, on the left (east) bank of the Sacramento River, in the city of Grimes.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Emergency Project
Type, Section or Code
Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c)
Reasons for Exemption
Board staff has determined the project is statutorily exempt from CEQA under §15269(a) and §15269(b) covering emergency projects. The project included the removal and replacement of a failed discharge pipe and appurtenances that were damaged or destroyed in a flooding disaster, for which the Governor proclaimed a state of emergency in 2017. In addition, the project is exempt from CEQA under the Class 1 categorical exemption (CEQA Guidelines §15301) because the activity consisted of removal and replacement of an existing pipe and appurtenances associated with pumping water off the surrounding land. Further, none of the exceptions to the exemption in CEQA Guidelines §15300.2 apply.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
Board staff has determined the project is statutorily exempt from CEQA under §15269(a) and §15269(b) covering emergency projects. The project included the removal and replacement of a failed discharge pipe and appurtenances that were damaged or destroyed in a flooding disaster, for which the Governor proclaimed a state of emergency in 2017. In addition, the project is exempt from CEQA under the Class 1 categorical exemption (CEQA Guidelines §15301) because the activity consisted of removal and replacement of an existing pipe and appurtenances associated with pumping water off the surrounding land. Further, none of the exceptions to the exemption in CEQA Guidelines §15300.2 apply.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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