SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BAY SHORELINE PHASE 3 STUDY
Summary
SCH Number
2023100228
Public Agency
California State Coastal Conservancy
(SCC)
Document Title
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO BAY SHORELINE PHASE 3 STUDY
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
10/9/2023
Document Description
The South San Francisco Bay Shoreline Phase 3 Feasibility Study (Phase 3
Study), focuses on investigating the threats from coastal flooding and the opportunities for environmental restoration and recreation improvements for the Santa Clara County shoreline between Mountain View Slough/Permanente Creek in the City of Mountain View to Guadalupe River in the City of San Jose. This study will be led by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers along with two non-federal sponsors, the California State Coastal Conservancy and Valley Water. The Phase 3 Study will outline a set of
actions eligible for federal cost sharing that will address habitat restoration and enhancement, flood risk reduction, and recreation.
Contact Information
Name
Evyan Borgnis Sloane
Agency Name
SCC
Job Title
Deputy Bay Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Mountain View, San Jose, Sunnyvale
Counties
Santa Clara
Regions
Countywide
Waterways
Santa Clara County shoreline from Mountain View Slough/Permanente Creek in the City of Mountain
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Title 14 California Code of Regulations Chapter 3 (CEQA Guidelines), Article 18, Statutory Exemptions, Section 15262
Reasons for Exemption
As a feasibility and planning activity, under 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15262, this project is categorically exempt from CEQA review. Similarly, 14 Cal. Code of Regulations Section 15306 exempts basic data collection, research, and resource-evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource.