Water Pipeline Replacement-Highway 119, Dustin Acres, Project #24-1301
Summary
SCH Number
2024041234
Public Agency
West Kern Water District
(WKWD)
Document Title
Water Pipeline Replacement-Highway 119, Dustin Acres, Project #24-1301
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
4/29/2024
Document Description
The activity consists of replacing approximately 2800 feet of the existing steel water mainline with 8” plastic C-900 and installing four (4) fire hydrant assemblies within the public right of way. The new portions of the waterline will be connected to the existing waterlines and service connections. The project replaces existing aging infrastructure and ensures continued provision of essential services to the disadvantaged community
Contact Information
Name
Wendy Adams-Rosenberger
Agency Name
West Kern Water District
Job Title
Regulatory Administrator
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Project Applicant
Address
Phone
Email
Location
Cities
Taft
Counties
Kern
Regions
Unincorporated
Cross Streets
between West Tank Farm Road and East Tank Farm Road
Zip
93268
Total Acres
less than 1 mile
State Highways
Hwy 119
Railways
0
Airports
0
Schools
0
Waterways
0
Township
31S
Range
24E
Section
22
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Statutory Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15282 (k) & 21080.21 (a&b)
Reasons for Exemption
Under Section 15282 (k) installation of new pipeline does not exceed one mile in length. Additionally, Section 21080.21 (a & b) exempts accessories or appurtenances to a pipeline, such as mains, traps, vents, cables, conduits, vaults, valves, flanges, manholes, meters and fire hydrants.
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Section 15301, 15303, & 15304
Reasons for Exemption
This project involves replacing 2800 feet of the existing water main to mitigate future pipeline breaks and leaks and installing four (4) fire hydrants that are within the public right of way. There will be minor trenching to install the pipelines and related facilities and the surface will be restored after installation.
County Clerk
Kern
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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