Porterville Production Well Project – Well 15
Summary
SCH Number
2021070128
Public Agency
Department of Developmental Services
Document Title
Porterville Production Well Project – Well 15
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/7/2021
Document Description
The project consists of construction of a new production well and installation of pre-engineered metal building. The new Well 15 will supply water for portable consumption with same production capacity and water quality as Well 6, which was decommissioned. The metal building will be erected on concrete slab sized less than 200 sq. ft. The metal building will attenuate noise and provide security for the well head and electrical equipment.
Contact Information
Name
Michael Chordas
Agency Name
Department of Developmental Services, Associate Construction Analyst/Architect
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Porterville
Counties
Tulare
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
26501 Avenue 140
Zip
93257
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Existing Facilities, 15301
Reasons for Exemption
Class 1 exemption allows for minor alteration of land involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination. Class 2 allows for construction or a replacement well that will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the former well. The replacement production Well 15 will continue to provide water supply for consumptive use. Class 3 allows construction of a new, small facility, production well and metal building. The State confirms that no exceptions apply which would preclude the use of an exemption for this project. The project will not have a significant effect on resources in the area.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Replacement or Reconstruction, 15302
Reasons for Exemption
Class 1 exemption allows for minor alteration of land involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination. Class 2 allows for construction or a replacement well that will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the former well. The replacement production Well 15 will continue to provide water supply for consumptive use. Class 3 allows construction of a new, small facility, production well and metal building. The State confirms that no exceptions apply which would preclude the use of an exemption for this project. The project will not have a significant effect on resources in the area.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
New Construction of Small Structures, 15303
Reasons for Exemption
Class 1 exemption allows for minor alteration of land involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination. Class 2 allows for construction or a replacement well that will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the former well. The replacement production Well 15 will continue to provide water supply for consumptive use. Class 3 allows construction of a new, small facility, production well and metal building. The State confirms that no exceptions apply which would preclude the use of an exemption for this project. The project will not have a significant effect on resources in the area.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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