Thermalito Afterbay Well Replacement - Phase II
Summary
SCH Number
2021120083
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Thermalito Afterbay Well Replacement - Phase II
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
12/6/2021
Document Description
DWR proposes to replace six existing shallow seepage wells along the west embankment of the Thermalito Afterbay. The replacement wells will be drilled on the same gravel pads that the existing wells are on and will connect to the existing discharge lines. Spoils will be discarded at an existing spoil location.
Contact Information
Name
Robin Carter-Ervin
Agency Name
CA Department of Water Resources Oroville Field Division
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Phone
Location
Cities
Oroville
Counties
Butte
Regions
Northern California
State Highways
HWY 99, HWY 162
Township
T19N
Range
R3E
Other Location Info
The project is located directly west of the Thermalito Afterbay Dam, adjacent to Hwy 99. It is depicted on the Shippee and Biggs Quadrangle Sections 18, 19, and 31 T19N, R3E.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15302
Reasons for Exemption
Replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new structure will located on the same site as the original one and will have substantially the same purpose and capacity as the original. This project will involve replaced old and non- functioning wells at the same locations with the same purpose and capacity as the originals. There will not be impacts to listed species or cultural resources.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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