Exploratory Drilling at Box Springs Turnout on SAPL (OM-SFD-2023-005)
Summary
SCH Number
2023070631
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Exploratory Drilling at Box Springs Turnout on SAPL (OM-SFD-2023-005)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/28/2023
Document Description
DWR and Contractor will drill exploratory borings at Box Springs Turnout valve vaults and collect samples for geotechnical laboratory analysis. Four 8-inch diameter hollow-stem auger borings will be drilled to approx. 40 feet below ground surface. Once drilling is complete, the holes will be grouted and topped with soil cuttings, then pavement section will be repaired with asphalt cold patch. Equipment staging and access will be within existing disturbed areas and roadways. All work is within DWR right of way.
Contact Information
Name
Janine Beck
Agency Name
California Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Sara Paiva-Lowry
Agency Name
California Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Riverside
Counties
Riverside
Regions
Southern California
Cross Streets
Canyon Springs Parkway and Campus Parkway
Waterways
Santa Ana Pipeline
Other Location Info
Box Springs Turnout
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 6, Information Collection, Section No. 15306
Reasons for Exemption
The State Water Project provides significant and important services to many Californians. This project is exempt because it involves data
collection activities for a safe water supply. This project will not result in impacts to special status species or habitat. Because this activity
can be implemented without any significant environmental impacts, the Categorical Exemption Class 6 will be used for CEQA compliance.
County Clerk
Riverside
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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