SBA Culvert and V-Ditch Clearing (OM-DFD-2024-017)
Summary
SCH Number
2024070777
Public Agency
California Department of Water Resources
(DWR)
Document Title
SBA Culvert and V-Ditch Clearing (OM-DFD-2024-017)
Document Type
NOE - Notice of Exemption
Received
Posted
7/19/2024
Document Description
DWR staff will clean out multiple culverts located on both the primary and secondary side of the SBA. Upstream opening of culverts will be cleared by hand tools or backhoe, removed material pushed into v-ditch, then spread and drainage shaped by road grader. A hose and pump will inject high pressure raw water from the upstream side through the culvert to mimic natural flow until it is clear of sediment and debris. All equipment and work will be within the DWR right-of-way.
Contact Information
Name
Janine Beck
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Scientist
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Email
Name
Sara Paiva-Lowry
Agency Name
Department of Water Resources
Job Title
Environmental Program Manager
Contact Types
Lead/Public Agency / Parties Undertaking Project
Phone
Location
Coordinates
Cities
Livermore
Counties
Alameda
Regions
Northern California
Cross Streets
multiple
Waterways
South Bay Aqueduct (SBA)
Other Location Info
Mile Markers (MM) 3.25 to 16.33
Notice of Exemption
Exempt Status
Categorical Exemption
Type, Section or Code
Class 1, Existing Facilities, Section No. 15301
Reasons for Exemption
This project is exempt because it involves routine maintenance activities to SWP facilities. This project will not result in impacts to special status species or habitat. The Categorical Exemption Class 1 will be used for CEQA compliance as this activity will be implemented without any environmental impacts.
County Clerk
Alameda
Attachments
Notice of Exemption
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