Right of Entry License Agreement to Mitsubishi Cement Corporation for Soil Borings at Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal
Summary
SCH Number
2021070031
Public Agency
San Diego Unified Port District
Document Title
Right of Entry License Agreement to Mitsubishi Cement Corporation for Soil Borings at Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/1/2021
Document Description
The proposed project would involve investigative soil borings by Mitsubishi Cement Corporation (MCC; Applicant) in the City of San Diego, California. Work to specifically complete the proposed project would involve drilling of four (4) bore holes to a depth of six and one half (6.5) feet (ft) deep, one (1) bore hole to a depth of 90 ft., collect soil and groundwater samples for environmental and geotechnical testing, backfill of the borings with grout, and restoration of asphalt surface. Construction of the proposed project is anticipated to occur in Spring 2021 and would take approximately three (3) days to complete.
Due to its nature and limited scope, construction of the proposed project would generate a minor amount of vehicle trips and would require limited use of equipment. Therefore, significant impacts related to air quality, greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation and traffic are not anticipated to occur. Furthermore, the Applicant would be responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding construction demolition debris, hazards and hazardous materials, and stormwater.
The proposed project would also include a Right of Entry License Agreement (ROELA) to the Applicant (Licensee) to enter certain properties located in the City of San Diego, California. The areas proposed for use under this ROELA would be used by the Licensee and the Applicant’s authorized agent(s) and contractors(s) for the purpose of drilling four shallow bore holes and one deep bore hole to gather additional information and conduct research regarding the soil character on or near the project site in order to evaluate potential separate and/or additional project costs, which will enable MCC to further analyze project components and their corresponding costs, as well as ingress and egress in support of those activities. No new construction or increase in size of the area is proposed or authorized as part of the ROELA.
It is anticipated that the ROELA would have a total term of approximately one year, or upon completion of the work, whichever occurs earlier. The ROELA may be terminated by the District as a matter of right and without cause at any time upon providing twenty-four (24) hours’ notice in writing to the Licensee of such termination.
Contact Information
Name
Michael Paul
Agency Name
San Diego Unified Port District
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
San Diego
Counties
San Diego
Other Location Info
Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal, 1800 Crosby Road, San Diego, CA 92101
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) and 15306 (Information Collection)
Reasons for Exemption
The proposed project is determined to be Categorically Exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land) and 15306 (Information Collection) and Sections 3.d. and 3.f. of the District’s Guidelines for Compliance with CEQA because it consists of a ROELA for investigative soil borings and would result in no permanent effects on the environment, would not involve the removal of mature, scenic trees, and is for the purpose of basic data collection activities which would not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. The District has determined none of the six exceptions to the use of a categorical exemption apply to this project (CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2). Sections 3.d. and 3.f. of the District’s CEQA Guidelines are as follows:
3.d. Minor Alterations to Land (SG § 15304) (Class 4): Includes minor alterations in the condition of land, water and/or vegetation not involving removal of mature, scenic trees.
AND/OR
3.f. Information Collection (SG § 15306) (Class 6): Includes 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 for information gathering purposes, or as part of a study leading to an action which has not yet been approved, adopted or funded.
County Clerk
San Diego
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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