California Aqueduct B&B Communications Splice Case Installation at Mileposts: 55.60L, 55.68L, 55.90L, 56.15L, and 66.33L
Summary
SCH Number
2022060140
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
California Aqueduct B&B Communications Splice Case Installation at Mileposts: 55.60L, 55.68L, 55.90L, 56.15L, and 66.33L
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
6/7/2022
Document Description
B&B Communications, a Department of Water Resources (DWR) Contractor, will use a backhoe, bobcat, or small trencher to excavate approximately 4 foot long by 4 foot wide by 3 foot deep areas at each site to install splice boxes on a DWR communication line. About 2 cubic yards of material will be excavated at each site. Once each excavation is complete, the existing cable will be inspected, any corrosion will be removed, and a new splice case will be installed. When the work is complete, each area will be backfilled and compacted.
Contact Information
Name
Eleuterio Diaz
Agency Name
California Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Planner/Scheduler and Utility Craftsworker, Supervisor, WR
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Counties
Merced, Stanislaus
Regions
Northern California, Southern California
Other Location Info
The northmost point is in Stanislaus County and is approximately 5.6 miles west of the City of Gustine; the southmost point is in Merced County and is approximately 2.6 miles northwest of the unincorporated community of Santa Nella.
Other Information
The project is on the left (L) side of the California Aqueduct at mileposts 55.60L, MP 55.68L, MP 55.90L, MP 56.15L, and MP 66.33L.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 (Existing Facilities)
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves installing new splice boxes on an existing DWR communication line. The work will not increase the use or capacity of the communications line. Categorical Exemption 15301 (Existing Facilities) applies.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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