Pleasant Valley Dam Seismic Stability Study
Summary
SCH Number
2021060216
Public Agency
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Document Title
Pleasant Valley Dam Seismic Stability Study
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/9/2021
Document Description
Notice of Exemption pursuant to CEQA Section 15306, Class 6 (Information Collection) and Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies). The scope of this project is to conduct a stability study to evaluate the seismic performance of the dam at Pleasant Valley Power Plant. In order to perform the study, field investigation to collect soil boring and samples is necessary. The investigation will consist of several borings with diameters typically between 3-4 inches. Depth of boreholes range from 20-50 feet. Investigation locations are on the crest and toe of the dam, inside the LADWP power facility. All boreholes are to be backfilled after the sampling is completed. The investigation is planned for June-July 2021.
Contact Information
Name
James R. Howe
Agency Name
Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Mesa (Nearest City)
Counties
Inyo
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Pleasant Valley Dam Road
Zip
93514
Parcel #
0091601000
State Highways
395
Waterways
Owens River, Pleasant Valley Reservoir
Township
06S
Range
31E
Section
24
Other Information
Please see attached map for further information.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15306, Class 6 (Information Collection)
Reasons for Exemption
CEQA Guidelines Section 15306, Class 6, consists of basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. These may be strictly for information gathering purposes, or as part of a study leading to an action which a public agency has not yet approved, adopted, or funded. Therefore, further review under CEQA is not required.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies)
Reasons for Exemption
CEQA Guidelines Section 15262 indicates that a project involving only feasibility or planning studies for possible future actions which the agency, board, or commission has not approved, adopted, or funded does not require the preparation of an EIR or negative declaration but does require consideration of environmental factors. This section does not apply to the adoption of a plan that will have a legally binding effect on later activities. Therefore, further review under CEQA is not required.
County Clerk
Inyo
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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