Pole Pre-Wash Vegetation Removal and Grading (OM-DFD-2023-028)
Summary
SCH Number
2023090675
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
Pole Pre-Wash Vegetation Removal and Grading (OM-DFD-2023-028)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
9/28/2023
Document Description
DWR staff will clear vegetation to create access to three utility poles along the California Aqueduct access road and at O&M Headquarters. Vegetation will be cleared in a 10-foot-wide path from the access point of the paved surface to each pole, as well as around the poles. Additional work at one pole includes repair of an erosional gully within the access ramp. A skid steer and/or grader will break down, compact, and reshape the road. All equipment and work are within the 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
Unincorporated area
Counties
Alameda
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
Christensen Rd and Kelso Rd
Waterways
California Aqueduct
Other Location Info
O&M Headquarters
Other Information
Mile Marker 3.0 - 4.2
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Existing Facilities, Section No. 15301(b)
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt because it involves routine maintenance activities. This project will not result in impacts to special status species or habitat. The Categorical Exemption Class 1 will be used for CEQA compliance as this activity will be implemented without any environmental impacts.
County Clerk
Alameda
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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