PSMP DFD Banks Potholing Exploration (OM-DFD-2021-029)
Summary
SCH Number
2021110410
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
PSMP DFD Banks Potholing Exploration (OM-DFD-2021-029)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/24/2021
Document Description
DWR staff will perform potholing in the vicinity of the Delta Field Division O&M Center and Banks Pumping Plant. In total a maximum of 13 locations are proposed. Pothole sizes varies from 1 to 2 ft diameter. Max depth of exploration will be 8 ft below grade. Potholes will be made as small as possible. Spoils will be vacuumed into truck for disposal at proper offsite waste facility. Following completion of the potholes, the voids will be backfilled using stockpiled soils from the O&M Yard and compacted by hand tamping tools. Cold patch asphalt will be placed by hand on the paved portions of potholing. Access to each location will be via existing DWR access roads. Staging is on existing roadways. All work is within DWR right of way.
Contact Information
Name
Todd Percival
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Name
Sara Paiva-Lowry
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Program Manager I
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Alameda, Contra Costa
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
Kelso and Bruns Roads.
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 Clerks
Alameda, Contra Costa
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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