SJJPA Valley Rail - Task 5
Summary
SCH Number
2024040275
Public Agency
San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority
(SJJPA)
Document Title
SJJPA Valley Rail - Task 5
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/5/2024
Document Description
Valley Rail Task 5. Second Mainline Track between East Escalon (MP1100.0) and Merced (1055.6). The proposed Valley Rail Project is intended to support San Joaquin Corridor efficiency improvements with construction of approximately 44.4 miles of second mainline track within the BNSF Right of Way between Mile Post 1100.0 and Mile Post 1055.6. The proposed second mainline track construction includes, but is not limited to, placement of approximately 44.4-miles of mainline track, approximately 44 at grade crossing improvements, eleven bridge/culvert crossings, relocation of existing sidings and industry tracks. All work to be performed in compliance with BNSF, CPUC, or Amtrak engineering standards, as applicable. All work, both permanent and temporary to be performed is on existing BNSF right of way.
Contact Information
Name
Stacey Mortensen
Agency Name
San Joaquin Joint Powers Authority
Job Title
Executive Director
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency
Phone
Email
Location
Coordinates
Counties
Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
BNSF Railway Right of Way between Riverbank (MP1096.1) and Merced (1055.6).
Zip
N/A
Total Acres
80
Parcel #
N/A
State Highways
99
Railways
BNSF
Township
N/A
Range
N/A
Section
N/A
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
15275(a)
Reasons for Exemption
Statutory Exemption 15275(a) states: CEQA does not apply to the following mass transit projects: (a) The institution or increase of passenger or commuter service on rail lines or high-occupancy vehicle lanes already in use, including the modernization of existing stations and parking facilities. Based on my professional review of the proposed action, the proposed second mainline track clearly conforms to the requirements of the Statutory Exemption in 15275(a) (also para. 21080(b)(11) of the CEQA statute) and it will support passenger service on a rail line (corridor) already in use.
County Clerks
Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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