Mono-Bear Siphon Pipe Repair Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023030664
Public Agency
State Water Resources Control Board, Division of Water Rights
Document Title
Mono-Bear Siphon Pipe Repair Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
3/24/2023
Document Description
SCE is proposing to repair and stabilize the 52-feet-long segment of the Mono Bear Siphon Pipe (Siphon) that crosses Chinquapin Creek. The Siphon is a conveyance pipeline within the Big Creek Nos. 2A, 8, and Eastwood Hydroelectric Project (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Project No. 67). The Project involves three main activities: (1) installation of temporary shoring to support the Siphon during repairs; (2) Siphon recoating; and (3) installation of new supports for the recoated Siphon.
Contact Information
Name
Bryan Muro
Agency Name
State Water Resources Control Board
Job Title
Water Resource Control Engineer
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Fresno
Regions
Unincorporated
Waterways
Chinquapin Creek
Township
7N
Range
27E
Section
21
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1 (tit. 14, § 15301), Class 2 (tit. 14, § 15302), Class 4 (tit. 14, § 15304)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project proposes to repair the Mono Bear Siphon Pipe. The Project also includes minor grading and riprap installation below the pipe. The State Water Board determined that the Project is categorically exempt from CEQA under Class 1, Existing Facilities (Cal. Code Regs, tit. 14, § 15301), Class 2, Replacement or Reconstruction (Cal. Code Regs, tit. 14, § 15302), and Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land (Cal. Code Regs, tit. 14, § 15304).
County Clerk
Fresno
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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