Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority Geotechnical Investigation
Summary
SCH Number
2023050011
Public Agency
Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority
(IWVGA)
Document Title
Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority Geotechnical Investigation
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
5/1/2023
Document Description
The Project would conduct geotechnical test borings to investigation and determine soil composition and conditions to assist with the designs of a 50-mile water conveyance pipeline from California City to Ridgecrest, California. Project activities would include best management practices and biological monitors to avoid environmental resources.
Contact Information
Name
Carol Thomas-Keefer
Agency Name
Indian Wells Valley Groundwater Authority
Job Title
General Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
California City, Ridgecrest
Counties
Kern
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
see attached map
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15306 ’ Class 6 - Information Collection
Reasons for Exemption
The Project is exempt pursuant to Section 15306 for basic data collection to assess soil composition for design of a future pipeline project. The soil borings would not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. The activities are strictly for information gathering purposes.
County Clerk
Kern
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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