PSMP - Pearblossom & Oso Pumping Plant Exploration Drilling (OM-SFD-2021-004)
Summary
SCH Number
2021110444
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
PSMP - Pearblossom & Oso Pumping Plant Exploration Drilling (OM-SFD-2021-004)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/30/2021
Document Description
DWR staff will perform drilling to assess and sample the subsurface conditions in preparation for installation of physical security infrastructure in the vicinity of Pearblossom Pumping Plant and Oso Pumping Plant at 6 separate locations. Max depth of exploration will be 35 ft below grade. Borings will be filled with cement bentonite mix or natural cuttings depending on depth. Waste will be contained and drummed to offsite disposal location. 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
Los Angeles
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
300th Street W and Hwy 138
Other Location Info
Oso Pumping Plant
LAT: 34°48'38.49"N. LONG: 118°43'12.70"W
Pearblossom Pumping Plant
LAT: 34°30'38.11"N. LONG: 117°55'14.69"W
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
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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