MM 275.56 Double Overchute Cleaning
Summary
SCH Number
2023070313
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
MM 275.56 Double Overchute Cleaning
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/18/2023
Document Description
San Joaquin Field Division plans to remove sediment and debris from the double overchute and flow path at mile marker (MM) 275.56 of the State Water Project (SWP) California aqueduct to prepare for the upcoming El Nino rainstorms. A skid steer, bulldozer, loader, motor grader, and excavator will be used to remove sediment and debris, and to form a bowl in the inlet to capture excess sediment. A dump truck will be used to haul away material approximately 2 miles east of the project site to the Wheeler Ridge pumping plant (WRPP) spoil pile site. At the spoil pile site, the material will be dumped and spread out to prevent piles. Equipment will be stored at the WRPP. All work will take place within the DWR right-of-way. This work is necessary to prevent flooding and damage to the SWP infrastructure.
Contact Information
Name
Elizabeth Maldonado
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources, San Joaquin Field Division
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Mettler
Counties
Kern
Regions
Unincorporated
Other Location Info
The project site (35°02'12.6"N, 119°02'51.9"W) is located at mile marker 275.56 of the State Water Project California aqueduct. The Wheeler Ridge Spoil Pile site (35°02'17.8"N 119°00'49.9"W) is located at the southwest corner of the Wheeler Ridge Access Road and an unnamed farm road. Wheeler Ridge pumping plant (35°01'54.6"N 119°00'27.5"W) is located at the southern end of Wheeler Ridge Access Road.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15301 (b)
Reasons for Exemption
This project consists of maintenance activities that support the function of the California Aqueduct and water delivery within the State Water Project.
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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