Banks Pumping Plant (BAPP) Culvert Clearing (OM-DFD-2021-021)
Summary
SCH Number
2021070465
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Banks Pumping Plant (BAPP) Culvert Clearing (OM-DFD-2021-021)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/23/2021
Document Description
Delta Field Division (DFD) staff will perform maintenance along the BAPP intake channel. DFD staff will remove sediment from the culverts adjacent to the lower intake roadways along both the primary and secondary side of the channel. The accumulation of dirt in the culverts obstructs storm water flow and must be removed so that the culverts will be returned to original specifications. The intake roads are about two miles long and extend east from the BAPP to Byron Highway. The upstream opening of the culvert will be cleared by hand tools or a backhoe if necessary, pushing the material into the v-ditch. Culverts will be cleaned using a truck staged on either the primary or secondary road with a fire hose connected to a three-inch water pump. The hose and pump will inject high pressure raw water through the culvert until it is clear of sediment and obstructions. Water will be injected from the upstream towards the downstream direction so that the discharge of water will mimic natural stormwater runoff. Access to the site is directly off Kelso Road and Byron Highway. Staging of equipment will be on established paved and unpaved roads. All work will be within DWR right-of-way.
Contact Information
Name
Todd Percival
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Name
Jennifer Worsley
Agency Name
Senior Environmental Scientist - Specialist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Contra Costa
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Kelso Rd and Byron Hwy
Other Information
State Water Project Facility: BAPP Intake Channel. Mile Markers: MM 1.02 to 3.51
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Existing Facilities, Section No. 15301(b)
Reasons for Exemption
The State Water Project provides significant and important services to many Californians. This project is exempt because it involves routine maintenance activities. This project will not result in impacts to special status species or habitat. Because this activity can be implemented without any significant environmental impacts, the Categorical Exemption Class 1 will be used for CEQA compliance.
County Clerk
Contra Costa
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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