The Repair and Rehabilitation of the ACID Main Canal
Summary
SCH Number
2023070533
Public Agency
Anderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District
(ACID)
Document Title
The Repair and Rehabilitation of the ACID Main Canal
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/25/2023
Document Description
On June 14, 2023, Anderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District (ACID) adopted Resolution No. 2023-3 that, among other things, recognized emergency conditions within ACID’s service area due to high groundwater levels that are alleged to be affecting human health, safety and properties. Resolution No. 2023-3 appropriated funds to have professional engineers and consultants assist with the location and implementation of a pilot project to construct up to five shallow groundwater wells to dewater the shallow aquifer and mitigate the impacts of high groundwater levels. On July 10, 2023, ACID received an update from its engineers, including that the pilot project encountered unforeseen regulatory hurdles, corresponding cost increases, and uncertainty as to effectiveness to expeditiously mitigate high groundwater conditions on a long-term basis. Given this presentation, ACID elected to refocus engineering efforts and district resources to timely implement long-term projects in high priority areas to reduce any potential contribution to high groundwater conditions from the diversion and use of water in the ACID Main Canal, including by implementing canal lining, canal piping, and/or other canal rehabilitation actions within ACID’s existing rights of way.
Contact Information
Name
Dustin Cooper
Agency Name
Anderson-Cottonwood Irrigation District
Job Title
Legal Counsel
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Counties
Shasta, Tehama
Regions
Countywide
Other Location Info
Shasta and Tehama Counties
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 Cal. Code Regs § 15301(b)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project would repair existing facilities and would not involve the expansion of existing or former use of the canal. Repairs are needed to maintain, repair, and restore publicly owned service facilities and maintain essential services to the public including the protection of residential property.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 Cal. Code Regs § 15302(c)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project would repair existing facilities and would not involve the expansion of existing or former use of the canal. Repairs are needed to maintain, repair, and restore publicly owned service facilities and maintain essential services to the public including the protection of residential property.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 Cal. Code Regs § 15067 (b)(3)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project would repair existing facilities and would not involve the expansion of existing or former use of the canal. Repairs are needed to maintain, repair, and restore publicly owned service facilities and maintain essential services to the public including the protection of residential property.
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
14 Cal. Code Regs § 15269 (b)
Reasons for Exemption
The Project would repair existing facilities and would not involve the expansion of existing or former use of the canal. Repairs are needed to maintain, repair, and restore publicly owned service facilities and maintain essential services to the public including the protection of residential property.
County Clerks
Shasta, Tehama
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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