Port of Long Beach - Geotechnical Investigation (Harbor Development Permit 23-072)
Summary
SCH Number
2024020324
Public Agency
Port of Long Beach
Document Title
Port of Long Beach - Geotechnical Investigation (Harbor Development Permit 23-072)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
2/8/2024
Document Description
Geotechnical field investigation to evaluate existing sinkholes within the pavement consisting of 12 to 22 Cone Penetration Test (CPT) soundings, 6 to 8 shallow borings, and excavating three shallow pits (approx. 2-feet (W) x 2-feet (L) x 3-feet (D).
Contact Information
Name
Jennifer Blanchard
Agency Name
Port of Long Beach
Job Title
Port of Long Beach - Geotechnical Investigation (Harbor Development Permit 23-072)
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Long Beach
Counties
Los Angeles
Regions
Citywide, Southern California
Zip
90802
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 4
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15304 Minor Alterations to Land (Class 4): The Class 4 Categorical Exemption consists of minor public or private alterations in the condition of land, water, and/or vegetation which do not involve removal of healthy, mature, scenic trees except for forestry or agricultural purposes. Examples include, but are not limited to: (f) trenching and backfilling where the surface is restored . The project involves CPT soundings, borings, and excavation of three shallow pits where it
will be backfilled and the surface restored.
The Port has determined that none of the exceptions to the exemptions in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15300.2 foreclose the use of the categorical exemption CEQA Guidelines Section 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land); therefore the Project is exempt from CEQA and no further environmental review is required.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 6
Reasons for Exemption
Section 15306 (Information Collection) (Class 6): The Class 6 Categorical Exemption consists of basic data collection, research, experimental management, and resource evaluation activities which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource. The project involves performing a geotechnical field investigation (CPT sounds, borings, and shallow pits) to evaluate sinkholes which do not result in a serious or major disturbance to an environmental resource.
The Port has determined that none of the exceptions to the exemptions in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15300.2 foreclose the use of the categorical exemption CEQA Guidelines Section 15306 (Information Collection); therefore the Project is exempt from CEQA and no further
environmental review is required.
County Clerk
Los Angeles
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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