California Aqueduct Milepost 118.45L Westlands Water District Air Valve Repair or Replacement
Summary
SCH Number
2020070441
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
California Aqueduct Milepost 118.45L Westlands Water District Air Valve Repair or Replacement
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/22/2020
Document Description
Westlands Water District (WWD) has requested permission to encroach in DWR's right-of-way to excavate an approximately 10-foot-wide by 10- foot- long by 6-foot-deep area at MP 118.45L. WWD will first remove a protective concrete cylinder and will then excavate about 10 cubic yards of material. This material will be stockpiled next to the excavated area. Then, a 5-foot section of vertical PVC pipe that ties into the subline will be removed to access the air release valve. The valve will be inspected and will either be repaired or replaced using hand tools. Once the air valve is repaired or replaced, the 5-foot section of vertical PVC pipe will be replaced with galvanized pipe. The area will be backfilled and compacted, and the protective concrete cylinder will be installed in its original location. WWD benefits.
Contact Information
Name
Frank Ruiz
Agency Name
Dept. of Water Resources San Luis Field Division
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Fresno
Other Location Info
The project is located on the left side (L) of the California Aqueduct (Aqueduct) at MP 118.45, approximately 0.98 miles south of the intersection of Manning Avenue and the Aqueduct.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
State type and section number: 15305(b)
Reasons for Exemption
WWD requests encroachment permission to repair or replace an existing valve in DWR's right-of-way. DWR is the Responsible Agency issuing an encroachment permit to WWD. Work consists of minor alterations to land with an average slope of less than 20 percent. Categorical Exemption 15305(b) (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations--lssuance of Minor Encroachment Permits) applies. WWD is responsible for any additional CEQA and will obtain any necessary permits.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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