Sediment Remediation Project, Piers 39 to 43.5
2 Documents in Project
Summary
SCH Number
2021100323
Lead Agency
California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Bay Region 2
(RWQCB)
Document Title
Sediment Remediation Project, Piers 39 to 43.5
Document Type
NOD - Notice of Determination
Received
Posted
2/16/2022
Document Description
The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (Water Board) Sediment Remediation Project, Piers 39 to 43½ (Project) entails the remediation of offshore sediment at Piers 39 to 43½ (the Project Area) within the Port of San Francisco. Since 2016, Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) has investigated the nature, distribution, and extent of sediment contamination within the Project Area. Some sediments contain elevated concentrations of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which are chemicals found in petroleum and in byproduct waste formed from Manufactured Gas Plant operations. Impacts in sediments occur close to the shoreline and extend bayward in five areas within the Project Area. A Feasibility Study/Remedial Action Plan (FS/RAP) details the planned cleanup of offshore Bay sediments.
The Project Area encompasses Pier 39 and the intertidal and subtidal area between Pier 39 and Pier 43½ along the margin of San Francisco, extending into the Bay to the north of The Embarcadero, approximately between Taylor and Kearny Streets. The bayward limits of the Project Area extend approximately 1,000 feet offshore. The Project Area includes a small craft marina; multiple piers housing vessels for bay excursions, cruises, sailing, fishing, and ferry operations; and a high concentration of visitor-related commercial development (shops and restaurants). The adjacent upland area consists of densely developed commercial areas including parking lots, hotels, shops, restaurants, pedestrian and bicycle pathways, a playground, and some park areas.
The purpose of the proposed Project is to remediate (i.e., clean up) sediments impacted (i.e., contaminated) with PAHs within the Project Area to protect human health and the environment. The recommended remedial alternative proposes dredging to remove contaminated sediment and capping to prevent exposure to sediments that might pose risk through bioaccumulation. Placement of armoring where necessary during capping would protect installed sand caps or existing sediment from scour or disturbance that might expose sediment with elevated PAH concentrations. Dredged sediment will be placed in and transported by barge to Pier 96 on the southern San Francisco waterfront, offloaded, and dried sediment for transportation to a licensed landfill. Material staging will occur at Pier 96 as well.
Contact Information
Name
Ross Steenson
Agency Name
San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board
Job Title
Senior Engineering Geologist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
San Francisco
Counties
San Francisco
Regions
Northern California, San Francisco Bay Area
Cross Streets
Piers 39 to 43½ within San Francisco Bay (bayward of the Embarcadero)
Zip
94113
Total Acres
47
State Highways
101, I-80, CA-1
Railways
Muni, BART
Schools
See NOC Attachment A
Waterways
San Francisco Bay
Other Information
See NOC Attachment A
Notice of Determination
Approving Agency
San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board
Approving Agency Role
Lead Agency
Approved On
County Clerk
San Francisco
Final Environmental Document Available at
https://geotracker.waterboards.ca.gov/profile_report.asp?global_id=T10000007367 ("Site Maps/Documents")
Determinations
(1) The project will have a significant impact on the environment
No
(2a) An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(2b) A Mitigated or a Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
(2c) An other document type was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
No
(3) Mitigated measures were made a condition of the approval of the project
Yes
(4) A mitigation reporting or monitoring plan was adopted for this project
Yes
(5) A Statement of Overriding Considerations was adopted for this project
No
(6) Findings were made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA
Yes
Attachments
Final Document(s) [Approved_Certified draft environmental documents]
Notice of Determination
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