NWP57 TD1548884 Soda Springs Grid Resiliency Project
Summary
SCH Number
2021090242
Public Agency
State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Quality
Document Title
NWP57 TD1548884 Soda Springs Grid Resiliency Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/14/2021
Document Description
The overall project is a proposed modernization of existing operations to comply with Department of Homeland Security requirements, modernize fire station safety measures and accessibility code requirements, and to upgrade sleeping accommodations for the current staffing at the facility. Concerns about the presence of contamination based upon a historic underground storage tank (UST) have been addressed in that the County of San Mateo has issued a closure letter which found no further remediation required. To the extent there is any residual contamination located on the property prior to issuance of the grading permit, applicant will test soil and groundwater and employ best management practices to manage and dispose of any contaminated water and/or soil. Removal of a large Coast Redwood Tree (59.8” DBH) is appropriate in that: (1) tree is in poor health condition due to moderate expression of drought stress and structural defects, (2) tree is susceptible to failure during inclement weather such as high heat or heavy winds; this failure could target the fire station or Portola Road, and (3) tree size and growth rate results in some risk of foundation damage to station with expanding root system. Accordingly, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of a significant effect on the environment and the project is thus exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061 (b)(3)
Contact Information
Name
Hazem Gabr
Agency Name
Southern California Edision
Contact Types
Project Applicant
Phone
Email
Name
Ashley Powell
Agency Name
State Waterboards
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Springville
Counties
Tulare
Cross Streets
Directly west of Balch Park Road, south of Bear Creek
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301
Reasons for Exemption
The project is located on an existing electricity line right of way and involves no expansion of use. No exceptions apply to the CEQA Exemption.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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