Permit 19518- PG&E R-582 Gas Transmission Pipeline 613-01 MP 3.29 – 4.04 American River Retirement Project
Summary
SCH Number
2023110512
Public Agency
Central Valley Flood Protection Board
Document Title
Permit 19518- PG&E R-582 Gas Transmission Pipeline 613-01 MP 3.29 – 4.04 American River Retirement Project
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
11/20/2023
Document Description
To abandon approximately 1,175 feet of pipeline from just north of the American River right (north) levee to the south at Northgate Blvd and approximately 160 feet of pipeline from the top of the American River left (south) levee southwest to outside the toe of the levee, by filling the pipe with cell-crete. The project also includes purging and retiring in place the segment of pipe on the SR-160 bridge and removing two valves near the eastern abutment of the SR-160 bridge.
Contact Information
Name
Angela Nguyen-Tan
Agency Name
Central Valley Flood Protection Board
Job Title
Senior Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Location
Cities
Sacramento
Counties
Sacramento
Regions
Northern California
Other Location Info
The proposed project is located within the American River Parkway between American River right (north) and left (south) levees along State Route 160, Sacramento County.
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Existing Facilities and Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land (CEQA CCR Title 14, Sections 15301, and 15304)
Reasons for Exemption
The Board has determined that the project is exempt from CEQA under the Class 1, Existing Facilities categorical exemption (CEQA California Code of Regulations Title 14, Section 15301) because the activity consists of filling an existing pipeline the removal of existing valves. No expansion of existing or former use will occur. The project is exempt from CEQA under the Class 4, Minor Alterations to Land categorical exemption (CEQA CCR Title 14, Section 15304) because the activity consists of minor excavation and backfilling where the surface is restored. Further, none of the exceptions to the exemption in CEQA CCR Title 14, Section 15300.2 apply.
The Central Valley Flood Protection Board's (Board’s) administrative record related to the encroachment permit is available for public review at the Board's office. Please note, the signed NOE is not attached. If you would like to request a signed copy of the NOE, please contact Board staff at: questions@cvflood.ca.gov.
County Clerk
Sacramento
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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